Nigeria, Aug. 2 -- The Super Falcons breathed new life into their 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a gritty 1-0 victory over Zambia on Saturday, bouncing back from their shock opening defeat to Malawi to reignite hopes of reaching the knockout stage.

Six-time African Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala proved the difference, scoring the decisive goal in the eighth minute after latching onto a perfectly weighted through ball from captain Rasheedat Ajibade before calmly finishing beyond the Zambian goalkeeper.

Nigeria's task became significantly harder after Oluwatosin Demehin was sent off in the first half, but the 10-time African champions produced a disciplined defensive display to hold off Zambia and claim a priceless th...