Oshoala revives Nigeria's Wafcon and World Cup bid

According to BBC Sport, Asisat Oshoala scored the only goal as Nigeria beat Zambia at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in 2026. The win revives the West Africans' campaign and keeps alive their hopes of reaching the 2027 Women's World Cup.

The match was a tight affair, with Nigeria needing a moment of quality to break down a stubborn Zambia side. Oshoala, as she has done so often for her country, provided that decisive touch to settle the contest.

The result lifts Nigeria's prospects in the group stage after a difficult start to the tournament. With qualification for the World Cup still within reach, the squad will look to build on this momentum in the coming games.

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