Super Falcons Thrash Egypt 6-2 to Reach WAFCON Quarter-Finals

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Nigeria’s Super Falcons secured a quarter-final berth in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations following a decisive 6-2 victory over Egypt in their final Group C fixture on Wednesday.

Facing a requirement to win by at least three goals to progress from a three-way tussle involving Nigeria, Zambia and Malawi, the Falcons delivered a dominant offensive performance.

The victory left Nigeria level on six points with both Zambia and Malawi but advanced them alongside Malawi on goal difference.

Multiple goal-scoring contributors featured in the emphatic display, with Nigeria also capitalising on three penalty conversions.

The commanding win enabled Nigeria’s recovery following an opening group-stage defeat and sustained their pursuit of a record-extending 11th continental championship title.

The ten-time African champions will contest Cameroon in the quarter-final round.