Super Falcons Beat Egypt 6–2 and Book a WAFCON 2026 Quarterfinal Clash With Cameroon

Nigeria players celebrating on the pitch track following a second-half goal against Egypt at WAFCON 2026 in Morocco. Photo Credit: Nigeria Super Falcons/Instagram 

The Super Falcons are through to the WAFCON 2026 quarterfinals! Nigeria defeated Egypt 6-2 in their final Group C fixture at WAFCON 2026 in Rabat on Wednesday 6 August, booking their place in the quarterfinals with a performance that left no doubt about what this team is capable of when they are firing. Six goals. Six different scorers. Job done.

Nigeria came into the match needing a win after losing their opening game to Malawi and edging past Zambia in their second fixture, and they got exactly that. Asisat Oshoala opened the scoring in the 21st minute, calmly converting a penalty after a VAR review confirmed a handball inside the Egyptian box. Gift Monday doubled the lead with a simple finish before Egypt pulled one back through Nadine Ghazi‘s penalty just before halftime, making it 2-1 at the break.

Super Falcons captain Asisat Oshoala in action against Egypt before opening the scoring with a 21st-minute penalty kick. Photo Credit: Nigeria Super Falcons/Instagram 

The second half belonged entirely to Nigeria. Substitute Uchenna Kanu restored the two-goal cushion in the 57th minute after a fine assist from Rinsola Babajide, who was outstanding throughout. Christy Ucheibe converted from the spot in the 81st minute to make it 4-1, before Ghazi struck again three minutes later to reduce the deficit to 4-2. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade added the fifth from the penalty spot in the 91st minute before setting up substitute Joy Omewa, who completed the scoring in stoppage time to seal the 6-2 victory.

Nigerian forward Rasheedat Ajibade striking a penalty kick past the Egyptian defense in the Group C WAFCON 2026 fixture. Photo Credit: Nigeria Super Falcons/Instagram 

The night was not without its concerns. Asisat Oshoala was forced off with an injury during the match, an injury scare that will be closely monitored ahead of the quarterfinal against Cameroon on 9 August. But the performance as a whole was a reminder of Nigeria’s attacking depth, with six different players getting on the scoresheet and Rinsola Babajide providing two assists from the right flank.

Super Falcons winger Rinsola Babajide posing with the Woman of the Match award after providing two assists in Nigeria’s 6-2 win over Egypt. Photo Credit: Nigeria Super Falcons/Instagram 

Nigeria finished second in Group C on six points, behind Malawi who topped the group on goal difference, with the quarterfinal against Cameroon in Rabat now the next challenge. A win there would secure a semifinal place and with it automatic qualification for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 in Brazil.

Nigerian players celebrating their 6-2 Group C victory over Egypt while holding the WAFCON 2026 Woman of the Match trophy. Photo Credit: Nigeria Super Falcons/Instagram