WAFCON 2026: Four things we learned from Nigeria’s 6-2 win over Egypt

The final WAFCON 2026 Group C game between Nigeria and Egypt at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat yielded eight goals as the Super Falcons overturned their deficit against Malawi to seal a spot in the quarter-final, Soccernet.ng reports.

Al-Hilal striker Asisat Oshoala broke the deadlock in the 21st minute after winning a penalty. The 31-year-old sent the ball into the top corner but was pulled off 20 minutes later due to injury problems.

She was replaced by Gift Monday, who wasted no time in getting on the scoresheet. Nadine Ghazi pulled one back for the female Pharaohs just before half-time after Alozie caused a penalty.

While Ghazi would score another in the 84th minute, it rained goals for Madugu’s ladies. Uchenna Kanu and Joy Omewa found the back of the net from open play while Christy Ucheibe and Rasheedat Ajibade scored from the penalty spot.

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WAFCON 2026: Four lessons from Nigeria’s win over Egypt

1. Nigeria qualify for WAFCON 2026 quarter-finals

Despite falling to a 3-2 defeat to Malawi in their Group C opener, the Super Falcons fought to defeat Zambia with ten players on the pitch, before a routine victory over Egypt.

The Copper Queens, meanwhile, fell out at the group stage despite claiming six points. The loss to Nigeria ultimately cost them a place in the knockout rounds, and as such, a place in the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

2. Super Falcons still not convincing

Despite securing victory against Mohamed Kamal’s side, the record WAFCON Champions weren’t outrightly dominant and could’ve been punished if the…