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Nigeria Super Falcons suspend Demehin, Echegini before Egypt WAFCON clash
Defender Oluwatosin Demehin was shown a straight red card in the 40th minute of Nigeria's 1‑0 win over Zambia after bringing down Zambia captain Barbra Banda. Midfielder Jennifer Echegini received a second yellow card in the same match, triggering an automatic one‑match suspension under CAF disciplinary rules. Both players will miss Nigeria's final Group C fixture against Egypt at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
Nigeria revived its title defence with the narrow victory over Zambia, after a 3‑2 loss to Malawi in the opening match. The Super Falcons now need a win over Egypt to keep quarter‑final hopes alive. Coach Justin Madugu may replace Demehin with Shukurat Oladipo or adjust the defence, while midfield options include Halimatu Ayinde, Toni Payne or Christy Ucheibe.
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Barbra Banda · Egypt women's national football team · Jennifer Echegini · Nigeria women's national football team (Super Falcons) · Oluwatosin Demehin
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Jennifer Echegini received a second yellow card in the same match, triggering a one‑match suspension under CAF regulations. thepodiummedia.com · punchng.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Nigeria beat Zambia 1‑0 with Asisat Oshoala scoring the only goal in the eighth minute. thepodiummedia.com · punchng.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Both Demehin and Echegini will miss Nigeria's final Group C match against Egypt at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. thepodiummedia.com · punchng.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] After two matches, Nigeria and Zambia each have three points, Malawi has six points, and Egypt has zero points in Group C. thepodiummedia.com · punchng.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Oluwatosin Demehin received a straight red card in the 40th minute for bringing down Barbra Banda during Nigeria's 1‑0 win over Zambia. thepodiummedia.com · punchng.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Nigeria lost 3‑2 to Malawi in their opening Group C match. thepodiummedia.com · punchng.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Possible replacements for Demehin include Shukurat Oladipo, Osinachi Ohale, Christy Ucheibe, Halimatu Ayinde, or Toni Payne.