Super Falcons Thrash Egypt 6-2, Reach WAFCON Quarter-Finals

Super Falcons Reach WAFCON Quarter-Finals

The Super Falcons have booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after recording an emphatic 6-2 victory over Egypt. This is a major milestone for the Nigerian team, who have been one of the strongest contenders in the competition.

Asisat Oshoala opened the scoring from the penalty spot in first-half stoppage time, before Gift Monday doubled Nigeria’s advantage in the 55th minute. Egypt pulled one back through N. Ghazy from a penalty, but Nigeria restored their two-goal cushion through Uchenna Kanu in the 81st minute.

Chidinma Ucheibe then converted another penalty in the 84th minute to put the Super Falcons 4-1 ahead. Ghazy scored her second goal in the 91st minute to reduce the deficit, but Nigeria responded with two late goals to complete the rout.

Rasheedat Ajibade converted a penalty in the ninth minute of added time before Joy Omewa added a sixth goal to seal the 6-2 win for Nigeria. The result sends the Super Falcons into the quarter-finals, where they will face Cameroon, the winners of Group D.

The Super Falcons have been on a roll since their arrival in the tournament, and their chances of winning the competition have been boosted significantly.

The Super Falcons are one of the top teams in the WAFCON, and their victory over Egypt has been a major boost to their chances of winning the competition.

The team's head coach, however, has expressed that they will not be taking anything for granted as they prepare for the quarter-finals against Cameroon. The Super Falcons have been playing on high energy, but they know that their opponents will not be easy to beat.

Nigeria's football fans are ecstatic about their team's progress in the WAFCON, and many are already predicting a final showdown against South Africa's Banyana Banyana. The Super Falcons have a lot to prove in the next stages of the competition, but they are confident in their abilities.

The Nigerian football federation has praised the team for their excellent performance, saying it is a major step towards their goal of winning the WAFCON.

The WAFCON quarter-finals will take place on August 7, 2026, with Super Falcons facing Cameroon. The match promises to be an exciting one, with both teams showing great form in the tournament so far.