Amstel Malta has praised brand ambassador Asisat Oshoala after her winning goal helped Nigeria revive its 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign in Morocco.
Key takeaways
- Oshoala struck in the eighth minute as Nigeria defeated Zambia 1-0.
- The result kept the Super Falcons’ pursuit of a record-extending 11th continental crown alive.
- Nigeria held on after defender Oluwatosin Demehin was dismissed, leaving the team with 10 players for much of the contest.
- Amstel Malta has begun a nationwide drive urging supporters to back the team before its final group-stage match.
Oshoala restores Nigeria’s momentum
The premium malt drink brand congratulated the Super Falcons after a demanding victory over Zambia and announced a new nationwide fan campaign ahead of Nigeria’s decisive last group fixture. Oshoala’s early finish gave the side a vital response to its opening loss against Malawi and preserved its hopes of extending its record number of WAFCON titles.
Nigeria’s resilience was tested further when defender Oluwatosin Demehin received a red card. Despite competing with a numerical disadvantage for a large portion of the match, the Super Falcons protected their narrow advantage until the final whistle.
Amstel Malta backs the Super Falcons
Francis Obiajulu, Amstel Malta’s senior brand manager, commended the team’s determination and singled out Oshoala for producing at a critical moment under the weight of tournament pressure.
“We celebrate the Super Falcons’ deserved success, and it is particularly pleasing that our ambassador, Asisat Oshoala, supplied the decisive goal when it mattered most,” Obiajulu said. “She represents the excellence, resolve and leadership at the heart of Amstel Malta.”
Obiajulu said the hard-fought display reflected the company’s continuing “Be Your Best” campaign, which was introduced to maintain Nigerian fans’ support for the national side during major, high-pressure competitions.
He added that, following the disappointment against Malawi, the brand urged both the players and the country’s supporters to remain confident, arguing that champions are measured by their response to adversity. Obiajulu said Nigeria showed bravery, organisation and persistence against a powerful Zambian team, even after being reduced to 10 players. He reaffirmed Amstel Malta’s full support for the Super Falcons, describing that performance as the character of champions.
