Abiodun Hails 10-Player Super Falcons After Crucial 1-0 Win Over Zambia

Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun has praised Nigeria’s resilience after a crucial 1-0 win over Zambia at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Asisat Oshoala scored in the eighth minute, but Nigeria were reduced to 10 players before half-time when defender Tosin Demehin received a straight red card for a challenge on Zambia captain Barbra Banda. Abiodun, who made her first start of the tournament, applauded the entire squad for staying united and defending their lead. The victory came after Nigeria’s 3-2 loss to Malawi and revived the team’s hopes of reaching the knockout stage. The Super Falcons face Egypt in their final Group C match on Wednesday, August 5.

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