Nigeria’s Super Falcons secured a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a commanding 6-2 win over Egypt in their last Group C fixture on Wednesday.
The title holders went into the encounter knowing they needed a dominant victory to maintain their chances of advancing after losing their opening match to Malawi and edging Zambia in their second outing.
The victory confirmed Nigeria’s progression to the knockout rounds as they continue their pursuit of a record-extending 11th WAFCON crown.
The Super Falcons delivered an outstanding attacking display, finding the net six times against the Pharaohs, who scored twice in response, in one of the most impressive performances of the group phase.
The emphatic result marked a stunning recovery for Justine Madugu’s side after their unexpected opening defeat to tournament debutants Malawi.
Nigeria had reignited their campaign with a 1-0 triumph over Zambia despite spending most of the match with 10 players before wrapping up qualification with Wednesday’s dominant performance against Egypt.
The Super Falcons will now wait to discover their quarter-final opponents as they continue their bid to defend the continental title in Morocco.
