Nigeria's Super Falcons have secured their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations after a dramatic 6-2 victory over Egypt in their final Group C encounter.
The emphatic win was enough to see Nigeria progress from a tightly contested group, but it was far from straightforward. Malawi also finished with six points, and the standings were separated by goal difference, with Nigeria edging through to second place.
With three teams in Group C finishing on six points, the Super Falcons had to produce a big performance to ensure their survival in the tournament. The six-goal display against Egypt demonstrated their attacking firepower at a crucial moment.
Despite all three teams finishing on the same points, Nigeria's goal difference of +4 proved decisive in securing second place behind Malawi, who also finished with six points on +2, while Zambia's superior goal difference of +6 surprisingly saw them finish third. The standings was largely influenced by the head to head rule which meant Nigeria finished ahead of Zambia.
The result sets up a blockbuster quarter-final showdown between Nigeria and Cameroon, two of Africa's footballing powerhouses. The encounter promises to be a thrilling contest, with both nations boasting rich histories in the competition.
Having survived the group stage scare, the Super Falcons will need to bring their attacking intensity against a formidable Cameroon side. The match is set to be one of the standout fixtures of the knockout stage.
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