The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has praised Asisat Oshoala for her impressive performance for the Super Falcons in their hardfought win against Zambia.
After coming off the bench in the shock defeat to Malawi, Oshoala was named in the starting lineup, as the Super Falcons edged out Zambia 1-0 despite playing with 10 players. Tosin Demehin was sent off for a foul on Barbra Banda.
Oshoala netted the only goal in the eight minute as she outpaced a Zambia defender to get to Rasheedat Ajibade’s long pass and slotted past the keeper.
Aside getting the all important goal, Oshoala put in a tireless performance as she constant menace to the Copper Queens defenders before going off.
The goal was enough to seal the three for the reigning African champions as they revive their campaign.
After posting a video of Oshoala celebrating her goal against Zambia, CAF wrote on X:”Still got it. Still showing it. Energy of the Day today.”
The Super Falcons must now beat Egypt in their final group game on Wednesday to advance to the quarterfinals.
By James Agberebi
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Very good one from Oshoala today. Very energetic performance. Led the team from the front.
In fact, the whole team did well. Especially defensively. They did an “Italian job” on the dangerous, speedy Barbara Banda, who it must be said was just diving anyhow. I feel the ref should have given her a yellow card for simulation at some point. it was too much.
Demehin kept her in check until she was sent off, and Ucheibe continued where she left off. Other SF players doubled their hustle when Demehin left the pitch, and made sure Banda and Kunandanji were well marshaled. For a 10 woman Nigeria to keep the lethal Zambian attack locked down for so long, I have to say that was a commendable effort!
Kudos to Nnadozie. See what happens when she stays home and handles business? No rushing out unnecessarily. Made some great saves.
All round good team performance. The Super Falcons are back!