WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Rout Egypt to Reach Quarter-Finals
- On Wednesday, the Super Falcons of Nigeria overwhelmed Egypt 6-2 at Stade Moulay Hassan, securing their place in the WAFCON quarter-finals with a dominant attacking performance.
- Needing a victory for a calculations-free passage into the last eight, Nigeria took an early lead when Asisat Oshoala converted a 21st-minute penalty awarded by VAR.
- Substitute Gift Monday, Uchenna Kanu, Christy Ucheibe, captain Rasheedat Ajibade, and Joy Omewa added goals, while VAR reviews led to four penalty kicks throughout the high-scoring match.
- Nigeria will face Cameroon on August 9 at the Larbi Zaouli stadium in Casablanca, with the quarter-final clash set to determine their tournament advancement.
- Despite the commanding win, Nigeria finished as runners-up in Group C with six points, as Malawi topped the standings based on head-to-head goals scored.
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WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons rout Egypt to reach quarter-finals
Defending champions, Super Falcons of Nigeria booked a spot in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of following a comprehensive 6-2 victory over the Cleopatras of Egypt. Justine Madugu’s side finished second in Group C behind the Scorchers of Malawi. Egypt moved the ball around with confidence in the opening minutes, but it […] WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons rout Egypt to reach quarter-finals
WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons thrash Egypt 6-2 to reach quarter-finals
The Super Falcons now turn their full focus to the knockout stages, where they will face old rivals Cameroon in the quarter-finals. The post WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons thrash Egypt 6-2 to reach quarter-finals appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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