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Super Falcons Face Crucial Zambia Test After Malawi Shock

Posted : 01 August 2026

Nigeria's Super Falcons will be under pressure to revive their 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign when they face Group C leaders Zambia in a crucial encounter in Morocco.

The defending champions suffered a stunning 3-2 defeat to tournament debutants Malawi in their opening fixture in Rabat, a result that sent shockwaves through African women's football and left the 10-time champions with little margin for error.

A defeat against the Copper Queens would severely damage Nigeria's hopes of defending the continental title and securing qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.

The Super Falcons will therefore be aiming for a convincing response against a Zambian side that announced its title ambitions with an emphatic 6-0 victory over Egypt in its opening match.

Zambia currently tops Group C on goal difference and boasts one of Africa's most dangerous attacking units, led by the prolific Barbara Banda, alongside Rachael Kundananji and Grace Chanda.

Nigeria, however, will draw inspiration from its proud history in women's football, having qualified for every edition of the FIFA Women's World Cup since the tournament was inaugurated in China in 1991.

The encounter also renews a growing rivalry between the two African powerhouses.

At the 2022 WAFCON, Zambia denied Nigeria a place on the podium by defeating the Super Falcons in the third-place play-off.

The Falcons responded in emphatic fashion the following year, eliminating the Copper Queens with a commanding 5-0 victory in the quarter-finals of another major competition.

Head coach Justine Madugu remains confident that his team can recover from the disappointing start and achieve its objectives.

"We are focused and not discouraged. Our objective remains to secure qualification for the FIFA Women's World Cup and go on to retain our trophy," Madugu said.

Victory against Zambia would not only reignite Nigeria's title defence but also restore confidence within the squad as the race for the knockout stage gathers momentum.

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