The Nigeria Super Falcons beat the Egyptian Cleopatras
6 – 2 win to reach of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of
Nations (WAFCON) quarter-finals on Wednesday, 5 August 2026, in their final Group C match
at the Rabat Olympic Stadium. With this, Nigeria booked their place in
the quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON.
The Super Falcons went into the match knowing they could not
afford another slip after their shock opening defeat by Malawi and narrow win
over Zambia.
They responded with their most ruthless attacking performance
of the tournament, scoring three times in each half to secure qualification
alongside Malawi.
Asisat Oshoala opened the scoring from the penalty spot in
the 21st minute before Gift Monday doubled Nigeria’s lead in first-half
stoppage time after being set up by Rinsola Babajide.
Nadine Ghazi pulled one back for Egypt with a penalty deep
into first-half added time, but Nigeria took control after the break through
Uchenna Kanu, Christy Ucheibe, Rasheedat Ajibade and Joy Omewa.
Ghazi scored Egypt’s second in the 84th minute,
but it was not enough to stop the Cleopatras from ending the group stage
without a point.
It was another reminder of Nigeria’s frightening attacking depth, as six moments of
brilliance overwhelmed the North Africans in a match filled with drama, VAR
controversy, and an injury scare involving one of the country’s biggest stars.
The Super Falcons are not yet at their smoothest, but they
have survived a difficult group, rediscovered their scoring touch and kept
their title defence alive.
For Nigeria, the result restores belief before the knockout
rounds. The real test now begins.
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