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Defending champions Nigeria’s Super Falcons will be aiming to revive their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign when they take on Zambia in a crucial Group C clash in Rabat on Saturday.
The Super Falcons suffered a stunning 3-2 defeat to tournament debutants Malawi in their opening fixture, leaving them under pressure heading into their second group game.
Zambia, who top Group C after thrashing Egypt 6-0, boast one of the continent’s most dangerous attacks led by Barbara Banda. Victory is essential for Nigeria to keep their knockout hopes and World Cup qualification alive.
Key Points:
Nigeria must win to avoid missing the World Cup for the first time since 1991.
Zambia’s attack, led by Barbara Banda, is one of the most formidable in the competition.
Nigeria responded to Zambia with a 5-0 victory in the 2025 WAFCON quarter-finals.
Zambia denied Nigeria a podium finish at the 2022 WAFCON, adding spice to the contest.
A second defeat would leave Nigeria’s World Cup qualification in serious jeopardy.
Saturday’s clash is a must-win for Nigeria with pride, qualification hopes and continental supremacy all on the line.
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