Super Falcons defeat the Zambia women team 1–0 despite being one man down. Softfootball had followed this match live and can confirm this was a hard‑fought victory. Defeating Zambia was a must for the Super Falcons to increase their chances of qualifying for the next stage, after their 3–2 loss to Malawi.
Asisat Oshoala scored the only goal of the match in the 8th minute, as the Super Falcons went a man down in the 40th minute, which put the team in a very tough situation.
Despite being one man down, the Super Falcons put in their best, with Michelle Alozie winning the Woman of the Match award, as many called her the Ramos, Cucurella of the Falcons.
On the other hand, the Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiama Nnadozie, who had been heavily criticized after the Super Falcons’ 2–3 loss to Malawi, was seen in tears after their match against Zambia, as her saves helped the Nigeria Super Falcons side to keep a clean sheet.
