Michelle Alozie Named Player of the Match as Super Falcons Beat Zambia 1-0

Super Falcons defender Michelle Alozie was named Player of the Match after a tireless defensive display helped Nigeria beat Zambia 1-0 at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Asisat Oshoala scored the decisive goal in the eighth minute, giving Nigeria an early lead that the team successfully defended to secure the win.

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emekaabout 3 hours ago

Alozie getting Player of the Match after a defensive shift is encouraging. What did everyone make of Nigeria protecting that early Oshoala goal?

yemiabout 2 hours ago

Absolutely, a 1-0 win like that shows plenty of grit. Alozie's award makes the result even sweeter.

halaabout 3 hours ago

An eighth-minute goal can change everything, but keeping Zambia out for the rest of the match deserves real credit from the defence.

kakaabout 2 hours ago

Player of the Match recognition is deserved, though Oshoala's decisive finish should not be treated as a side note in a 1-0 win.

krisabout 2 hours ago

The useful takeaway is to keep building on that early-goal efficiency while maintaining the defensive discipline that secured the clean sheet.

Michelle Alozie Named Player of the Match as Super Falcons Beat Zambia 1-0

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