Nigeria’s Super Falcons delivered a commanding 6-2 victory over Egypt on Wednesday night at the Stade Moulay Hassan, securing their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The record 10-time champions will face Cameroon in the next round as they pursue an 11th continental title.
The match showcased Nigeria’s attacking depth and clinical finishing. Asisat Oshoala opened the scoring in the 21st minute, converting a penalty awarded after a VAR review for handball. Gift Monday doubled the lead in first-half stoppage time, capitalizing on a well-executed short-corner routine involving Toni Payne and Rinsola Babajide. Egypt pulled one back before the break, briefly threatening a comeback at 2-1.
Any hopes of an Egyptian revival evaporated after the restart. Substitute Uchenna Kanu restored Nigeria’s two-goal cushion in the 57th minute with a confident left-footed finish. The Super Falcons continued to dominate, earning two additional penalties through VAR intervention late in the game. Christy Ucheibe converted the first in the 80th minute, and captain Rasheedat Ajibade added a fifth from the spot eight minutes later. Joy Omewa completed the rout deep into stoppage time, tapping home after a slick move involving Monday and Ajibade to mark her tournament debut with a goal.
The emphatic win sends Nigeria into the knockout stage with significant momentum. The quarter-final clash against Cameroon renews a familiar rivalry, with a semi-final berth at stake as the competition enters its decisive phase. For a side accustomed to continental dominance, the performance served as a statement of intent.
