Nigeria’s Super Falcons secured a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) following a commanding 6-2 victory over Egypt in their final Group C encounter on Wednesday night.
Entering the fixture under intense pressure, the ten-time African champions needed to win by at least a three-goal margin to ensure qualification from a tightly contested group featuring Nigeria, Zambia, and Malawi.
*Dominant Offensive Display*
The Super Falcons delivered an aggressive attacking performance from the opening whistle, converting three penalty kicks alongside goals from open play.
Star forward Asisat Oshoala, Gift Monday, and team captain Rasheedat Ajibade all featured on the scoresheet, driving Nigeria’s offensive surge and comfortably covering the required goal margin.
Despite Egypt landing two goals during the match, Nigeria’s relentless pressure kept control of the contest until the final whistle.
*Group C Standings and Next Round*
The decisive result leaves Nigeria, Zambia, and Malawi tied on six points each at the end of the group stage. However, Nigeria and Zambia advanced to the knockout rounds by virtue of superior goal difference, edging out Malawi in the tiebreaker.
The victory completes a strong turnaround for the Super Falcons, who rebounded from an unexpected defeat to Malawi in their group opener. With their title defense back on track, Nigeria continues its campaign for a record-extending 11th WAFCON crown.
Nigeria will face regional rivals Cameroon in the upcoming quarter-final matchup.
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