Nigeria Produces Dominant Display to Book Knockout Spot and Set Up Cameroon Clash 
Nigeria's Super Falcons produced their most convincing performance of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), defeating Egypt 6-2 to secure a place in the quarter-finals and keep their quest for an 11th continental title alive.
The emphatic victory capped a remarkable turnaround for the defending African champions, who bounced back from an opening defeat to qualify for the knockout stage with renewed confidence.
Falcons Dominate From Start to Finish
Nigeria took control of the contest early, displaying attacking flair and clinical finishing throughout the match.
The Super Falcons consistently stretched Egypt's defence with quick passing and aggressive pressing, scoring six goals in a commanding performance that left little doubt about their superiority. Egypt managed to score twice but struggled to contain Nigeria's relentless attack.
Statement Performance
The result marked Nigeria's biggest victory of the tournament and significantly boosted morale ahead of the knockout rounds.
Having suffered an unexpected opening loss before narrowly defeating Zambia, the Super Falcons entered their final Group C fixture knowing victory was essential to guarantee progression.
They responded with an emphatic display that showcased both their experience and attacking quality.
Quarter-Final Clash Confirmed
The victory sends Nigeria into the WAFCON quarter-finals, where they are set to face Cameroon in what promises to be another fiercely contested encounter between two of Africa's traditional football powers.
Title Ambitions Remain Alive
The Super Falcons remain the most successful team in Women's Africa Cup of Nations history, and the performance against Egypt underlined their determination to defend their continental crown.
Head coach and players will now shift their focus to the knockout stages, where every match becomes decisive in the race for the championship.
With confidence restored after the dominant win, Nigeria will be aiming to build on the momentum as they pursue another historic WAFCON triumph. video credit :supersports tv