Nigeria’s Nigeria women’s national football team will be seeking to book a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) when they take on Egypt women’s national football team in their final Group C fixture on Wednesday.
The defending champions head into the decisive encounter determined to extend their title defence after recovering from a disappointing start to the tournament.
Nigeria opened their campaign with a surprise 3-2 defeat to tournament debutants Malawi, a result that raised doubts about their chances of progressing from the group stage.
However, the Super Falcons responded impressively in their second outing, grinding out a 1-0 victory over Zambia despite playing much of the contest with 10 players. The win restored confidence within the squad and revived their hopes of reaching the knockout rounds.
A positive result against Egypt would secure Nigeria’s place in the last eight and keep alive the team’s ambition of defending its African crown.
Beyond the continental title, the Super Falcons are also targeting qualification for the next FIFA Women’s World Cup, making Wednesday’s clash a crucial step in their campaign.
