Nigeria's Super Falcons beat Egypt 6-2 to reach WAFCON 2026 quarter-finals; all eight QF fixtures confirmed
Nigeria's women's national team, the Super Falcons, defeated Egypt 6-2 in Rabat on August 6 to advance from Group C at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco and set up a quarter-final against Cameroon; all eight WAFCON 2026 quarter-final fixtures are now confirmed after the conclusion of the group stage
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Summary
Nigeria's Super Falcons beat Egypt 6-2 in Rabat on August 6 to advance from Group C in second place and qualify for the quarter-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The win set up a quarter-final against Cameroon, who topped Group D. BellaNaija was the first to confirm the result and the Super Falcons' QF draw. Africa Soccer reported that Cameroon secured top spot after their group stage matches. Vanguard confirmed all eight WAFCON 2026 quarter-final fixtures after the conclusion of the group stage.
Why it matters
Nigeria, a record 11-time WAFCON champion, is one of the competition's top favorites. The 6-2 margin of victory over Egypt signals strong attacking form ahead of the knockout stage. Cameroon in the quarter-final is a significant test; the two sides are among West and Central Africa's strongest women's football nations.
What to watch
- Date and venue of the Nigeria vs Cameroon quarter-final
- Whether Nigeria advances past Cameroon, the side that beat them to Group D top spot
- The other quarter-final results and who emerges from the bottom half of the bracket as potential semi-final opponents