Nigeria defeats Egypt 6-2 in Women AFCON quarter-finals

In the 14th Women AFCON on August 5, 2026, Nigeria's Super Falcons recorded a decisive 6-2 victory over Egypt at Stade Moulay Hassan, securing their place in the quarter-finals to face Cameroon. The reigning champions started strong, with Asisat Oshoala converting a penalty in the 21st minute after a VAR handball review. Substitute Gift Monday extended the lead just before half-time with a goal, resulting from a well-executed short-corner routine involving Toni Payne and Rinsola Babajide, bringing the score to 2-0.

Egypt managed to score shortly thereafter, reducing the deficit to 2-1 at half-time. Following the break, Nigeria regained full control of the match, with Uchenna Kanu scoring in the 57th minute to make it 3-1. Nigeria's dominance was reflected in two additional penalties, awarded by VAR and converted by Christy Ucheibe and captain Rasheedat Ajibade in the 80th and 88th minutes, respectively.

The climax of the match occurred in stoppage time when Gift Monday and Ajibade combined to set up Joy Omewa for her first-ever WAFCON goal, rounding off an impressive night for the Super Falcons. With this victory, Nigeria now shifts its focus to the knockout stages, preparing to compete against their traditional rivals Cameroon in the upcoming quarter-finals.