WAFCON: Nigeria thrash Egypt 6-2 to reach quarter-finals
Nigeria’s Super Falcons booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a commanding 6-2 victory over Egypt in their final Group C match on Wednesday.
Needing a win to keep their title defence alive, the defending champions produced a dominant display in Rabat, with captain Asisat Oshoala opening the scoring from the penalty spot in the 21st minute after a VAR review confirmed a handball inside the Egyptian box.
Nigeria maintained control throughout the contest, adding further goals to put the game beyond the reach of the North Africans, who were already eliminated from the tournament before the encounter.
Egypt managed two goals with a strike in the 45th and a penalty late in the game but the Super Falcons responded to seal an emphatic 6-2 win, with Rasheed Ajibade and Joy Omewa adding goals to the scoreline.
Speaking after the match, Oshoala praised the team’s response after a difficult start to the tournament, saying: “We knew what was at stake. We stayed together, fought for each other and got the result we needed.”
Coach Justine Madugu also hailed his players’ character, saying: “The players showed great determination. We knew we had to win and they delivered under pressure.”
The victory completed a strong recovery for Nigeria after their surprise opening defeat to Malawi.
The Super Falcons bounced back with wins over Zambia and Egypt to secure a place in the knockout stage as they continue their bid for another continental title.
