Nigeria’s Super Falcons will face Egypt on Wednesday evening in a crucial Group C encounter that will determine their chances of reaching the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.
The defending champions need victory to strengthen their hopes of progressing to the knockout stage, while Egypt will be looking to end their campaign on a positive note.
Team News & Current Tournament Form
- Nigeria (Super Falcons): The nine-time African champions began their title defence with a disappointing 3-2 loss to tournament debutants Malawi before bouncing back with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Zambia. Asisat Oshoala scored the decisive goal as Nigeria moved to three points in Group C.
- Egypt (The Cleopatras): Egypt, competing in only their third WAFCON tournament, have endured a difficult campaign. Heavy defeats to Zambia (6-0) and Malawi (3-1) have left them rooted to the bottom of the group without a point, ending their hopes of reaching the quarter-finals.
Head-to-Head Record
History strongly favours Nigeria in this fixture.
- Previous WAFCON Meeting: Nigeria and Egypt have met only once in the history of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. That meeting came at the inaugural 1998 tournament, with Nigeria recording a commanding 6-0 victory.
- Overall Record: Nigeria remain the most successful team in WAFCON history with nine titles, while Egypt are still seeking to establish themselves among the continent’s leading women’s football nations.
Group C Qualification Scenarios
The race for the quarter-finals remains open ahead of the final round of Group C matches.
- Current Standings: Malawi lead the group with six points, while Zambia and Nigeria both have three points, with Zambia ahead on goal difference.
- Possible Three-Way Tie: If Zambia defeat Malawi and Nigeria overcome Egypt, all three teams will finish on six points.
- CAF Tiebreaker: In that situation, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) will apply head-to-head results among the tied teams to determine the final standings and the two quarter-final qualifiers.
Match Details & Viewing Information
- Fixture: Nigeria vs Egypt (WAFCON 2026 – Group C)
- Date & Kick-off Time: Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 9:00 p.m. WAT
- Venue: Stade Olympique de Rabat, Morocco
- Live Broadcast: AfroSport, SuperSport and CAF TV
One correction worth noting: the Super Falcons are nine-time, not 10-time, WAFCON champions as of this tournament.
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