Wafcon 2026: Asisat Oshoala revives Nigeria's Women's World Cup 2027 bid
Nigeria's women's football team secured a 1-0 victory over Zambia at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, keeping their 2027 World Cup qualification hopes alive. Despite a red card for Oluwatosin Demehin, a goal from Asisat Oshoala proved decisive.
Why it matters
The tournament serves as a critical qualifier for the 2027 Women's World Cup, making every match vital for participating nations.
Image source, Backpage Pix Image caption, Former Liverpool, Arsenal and Barcelona forward Asisat Oshoala (left) is a six-time African women's player of the year
Nigeria revived their hopes of reaching the 2027 Women's World Cup with a nervy 1-0 win over Zambia at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, despite having a player sent off late in the first half.
This edition of the continental tournament in Morocco doubles up as a qualifier for next year's global showpiece, with all four Wafcon semi-finalists booking a ticket to Brazil and the losing quarter-finalists having a chance to enter inter-confederation play-offs.
Nigeria headed into Saturday's Group C clash with the Copper Queens on the brink of an early exit after falling to a shock 3-2 defeat against debutants Malawi in their opener on Tuesday.
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