Ajibade and Echegini both featured for the entirety of last night's match, with the former of the two wearing the captain's armband for her side.
This result leaves the Super Falcons third in Group C, behind their opponents for the evening on goal difference only, and means that they still have hope of retaining their continental crown. In order to make it through to the quarter-finals, Justin Madugu's side will need to avoid defeat at the very least against Egypt on Matchday 3 and hope that the outcome of the game between Malawi and Zambia goes their way.
NIGERIA 1–0 ZAMBIA (1–0 at HT)
2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations – Group stage – Matchday 2 – Group C
Al Medina Stadium (Rabat, Morocco)
Goal: Oshoala (8').
NIGERIA: Nnadozie, Alozie, Ucheibe, Demehin, Ohale, Abiodun (Ayinde, 68'), Echegini, Ajibade, Imuran (Oladipo, 50'), Kanu (Okoronkwo, 81'), Oshoala (Ihezuo, 68'). Coach: Justin Madugu.
ZAMBIA: Nali, Belemu, Chileshe (Phiri, 46'), Mweemba, Nachula (Mwanza, 71'), Chanda, Maluba, Lungu (Katongo, 64'), Chilufya (Chipasula, 72'), Banda, Kundamanji (Mupopo, 79'). Coach: Nora Häuptle.
