Super Falcons Secure Quarter-Final Place After 6-2 Win Over Egypt

Nigeria’s Super Falcons produced their most convincing performance of the tournament on Wednesday, defeating Egypt 6-2 to secure a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.

The emphatic victory sealed Nigeria’s progression from Group C after a difficult start to the competition and kept alive the team’s quest for a record-extending 11th continental title.

The defending champions entered the match knowing only a positive result would guarantee qualification after recovering from an opening defeat to Malawi with a crucial 1-0 victory over Zambia in their second group game. The Super Falcons were at their attacking best against Egypt, producing a six-goal performance to complete an emphatic victory.

Nigeria dominated large periods of the encounter, creating numerous scoring opportunities and displaying the attacking quality that has defined the team over the years. The victory marked the Super Falcons’ biggest win of the tournament so far and underlined their determination to defend the African crown.

The result also completed an impressive turnaround for head coach Justine Madugu’s side, who had come under pressure following their unexpected opening defeat. The narrow win over Zambia restored confidence within the squad, while the commanding performance against Egypt ensured they advanced to the knockout stage in convincing fashion.

The Super Falcons’ qualification continues Nigeria’s long-standing tradition of reaching the latter stages of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Since the tournament’s inception, Nigeria has remained the most successful nation in the competition, having won the title more times than any other country.

The victory over Egypt highlighted improvements in the team’s attacking movement, finishing and overall cohesion, with the players responding positively after a challenging start to the tournament. The six-goal performance will also provide a significant confidence boost ahead of the knockout rounds, where the level of competition is expected to intensify.

Nigeria will now await confirmation of their quarter-final opponents as the group stage concludes. The focus will shift to maintaining the momentum generated by the victory over Egypt as the Super Falcons continue their pursuit of another continental triumph.

With their place in the quarter-finals confirmed, the Super Falcons will now shift their focus to the knockout stage as they continue their pursuit of a record-extending 11th WAFCON title.