Super Falcons crush Egypt to reach WAFCON quarter-finals
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after recording an emphatic 6-2 victory over…
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Nigeria’s Super Falcons have booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after recording an emphatic 6-2 victory over Egypt. Asisat Oshoala opened the scoring from the penalty spot in first-half stoppage time, before Gift Monday doubled Nigeria’s advantage in the 55th minute. Although Egypt scored again through a second penalty by Nadine Ghazi, captain Rasheedat Ajibade added Nigeria's fifth from the spot before Joy Omewa completed the rout deep into stoppage time.
Furthermore, The ten-time African champions produced a dominant attacking display, scoring six goals to secure their progression to the knockout stage. Nigeria, however, restored their two-goal advantage in the 81st minute through Uchenna Kanu, who found the net to make it 3-1. Ghazy scored her second goal of the encounter in the 91st minute to reduce the deficit to 4-2.
In addition, The result confirmed Nigeria’s qualification for the quarter-finals, where they will face Group D winners Cameroon. The result secured the Falcons’ place in the last eight despite their opening-day setback, keeping alive their quest for a record-extending 11th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title. Nigeria dominated the contest, enjoying 59 per cent possession, registering 25 shots to Egypt’s five and creating six big chances in a commanding performance that underlined their title ambitions.
Moreover, Gift Monday doubled the lead in the 55th minute as the Super Falcons continued to control proceedings and create opportunities against the Egyptian defence.
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Nigeria’s Super Falcons have booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after recording an emphatic 6-2 victory over Egypt.
reliability moderate3/3 sourcesAsisat Oshoala opened the scoring from the penalty spot in first-half stoppage time, before Gift Monday doubled Nigeria’s advantage in the 55th minute.
reliability moderate3/3 sourcesAlthough Egypt scored again through a second penalty by Nadine Ghazi, captain Rasheedat Ajibade added Nigeria's fifth from the spot before Joy Omewa completed the rout deep into stoppage time.
reliability moderate3/3 sourcesThe ten-time African champions produced a dominant attacking display, scoring six goals to secure their progression to the knockout stage.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesNigeria, however, restored their two-goal advantage in the 81st minute through Uchenna Kanu, who found the net to make it 3-1.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesGhazy scored her second goal of the encounter in the 91st minute to reduce the deficit to 4-2.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThe result confirmed Nigeria’s qualification for the quarter-finals, where they will face Group D winners Cameroon.
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The result secured the Falcons’ place in the last eight despite their opening-day setback, keeping alive their quest for a record-extending 11th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title.
according to PM News NigeriaNigeria dominated the contest, enjoying 59 per cent possession, registering 25 shots to Egypt’s five and creating six big chances in a commanding performance that underlined their title ambitions.
according to PM News NigeriaGift Monday doubled the lead in the 55th minute as the Super Falcons continued to control proceedings and create opportunities against the Egyptian defence.
according to Naija NewsEgypt reduced the deficit after N. Ghazy converted a penalty, briefly raising hopes of a comeback.
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