Nigeria 6-2 Egypt: Super Falcons Storm Into WAFCON 2026 Quarter-Finals With Dominant Display

The Super Falcons delivered one of the standout performances of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, defeating Egypt 6-2 in Casablanca to secure qualification for the quarter-finals.

Facing a must-win fixture after recovering from an opening defeat with victory over Zambia, Nigeria responded with an attacking masterclass that showcased both their experience and quality in front of goal.

The convincing result ensured the nine-time African champions progressed to the knockout stage with renewed confidence as they continue their pursuit of another continental title.

Oshoala Opens the Scoring

Nigeria controlled much of the early exchanges but had to remain patient before taking the lead.

The breakthrough arrived in the 21st minute after a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review confirmed a handball inside the Egyptian penalty area.

Veteran striker Asisat Oshoala confidently stepped forward and converted from the spot, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way to hand Nigeria a deserved advantage.

The Super Falcons continued to create opportunities and doubled their lead in first-half stoppage time through Gift Monday, whose composed finish rewarded Nigeria's attacking pressure.

Egypt Respond Before Half-Time

Despite Nigeria's dominance, Egypt found a route back into the contest moments before the interval.

Another VAR intervention resulted in a penalty for the North Africans after a foul inside the box.

Nadine Ghazi converted from the spot to reduce the deficit, sending both teams into the dressing room with Nigeria leading 2-1.

Super Falcons Take Complete Control

Nigeria returned after the break with even greater intensity.

Substitute Uchenna Kanu restored the two-goal cushion in the 57th minute after capitalising on a defensive mistake, giving the Super Falcons complete control of the encounter.

The attacking pressure continued to overwhelm Egypt, forcing repeated defensive errors.

Following yet another VAR review, Nigeria were awarded their third penalty of the evening.

Midfielder Christy Ucheibe calmly converted in the 81st minute to make it 4-1 with a confident finish into the bottom corner.

Although Ghazi scored her second goal of the match just three minutes later to briefly revive Egyptian hopes, Nigeria responded immediately.

Ajibade Inspires Late Goal Rush

Captain Rashidat Ajibade produced an influential finish to the contest.

After Nigeria earned a fourth penalty deep into stoppage time, the skipper confidently converted to extend the advantage to 5-2.

Ajibade then capped an outstanding individual display by turning provider moments later, setting up Joy Omewa, who rounded the goalkeeper before calmly finishing to complete a remarkable 6-2 victory in the 94th minute.

Nigeria Show Championship Credentials

The Super Falcons dominated the contest with 59 percent possession and consistently stretched Egypt's defence through quick transitions and intelligent movement in the final third.

Beyond the six goals, Nigeria's attacking depth was evident as substitutes made immediate contributions, while experienced leaders such as Oshoala and Ajibade guided the team through key moments.

The match was also punctuated by several disciplinary incidents, with yellow cards shown to Egypt's Essam H., Menna Tarek and Nour Abdelwahed, while Michelle Alozie and Uchenna Kanu were cautioned for Nigeria. Egypt head coach Mohamed Kamal also received a booking during the closing stages.

Quarter-Finals Beckon

The emphatic victory completes an impressive turnaround for Nigeria after their difficult start to the tournament.

Having bounced back from defeat in their opening fixture, the Super Falcons now head into the WAFCON quarter-finals with growing momentum and confidence, reaffirming their status as one of the favourites to lift the continental crown.

Match Highlights

• ⚽ Asisat Oshoala opened the scoring from the penalty spot.
• ⚽ Gift Monday doubled Nigeria's lead before half-time.
• ⚽ Uchenna Kanu added Nigeria's third goal.
• ⚽ Christy Ucheibe converted another penalty.
• ⚽ Rashidat Ajibade scored and provided an assist.
• ⚽ Joy Omewa sealed the 6-2 victory in stoppage time.
• 🇳🇬 Nigeria qualified for the WAFCON 2026 quarter-finals.

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