Nigeria’s Super Falcons delivered one of the standout performances of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) group stage, defeating Egypt 6–2 in a goal-filled encounter to secure their place in the quarter-finals.
The nine-time African champions showcased their attacking quality from start to finish, overwhelming Egypt with clinical finishing and dominant possession to record one of the biggest victories of the tournament.
Nigeria Dominate from the Start
Nigeria wasted little time asserting their authority, taking control of possession and creating numerous chances in the opening minutes.
Their relentless pressure paid off with an early goal, setting the tone for an entertaining contest as the Super Falcons repeatedly exposed gaps in the Egyptian defence.
Despite Egypt’s efforts to respond, Nigeria continued to dictate the tempo and entered halftime with a commanding advantage.
Egypt Show Fighting Spirit
To their credit, Egypt refused to surrender.
The North Africans managed to score twice and created several promising attacking moments, showing resilience against one of Africa’s strongest teams.
However, every time Egypt threatened to build momentum, Nigeria responded with another goal to remain firmly in control.
Nigeria’s Attack in Full Flow
The second half saw the Super Falcons continue their impressive attacking display.
Their movement, quick passing, and clinical finishing proved too much for Egypt’s defence, as Nigeria added further goals to complete a comprehensive 6–2 victory.
The performance highlighted the depth of talent within the Nigerian squad and reinforced their status as one of the favourites to win the WAFCON title.
Goalscorers
Nigeria
- Official goalscorers to be confirmed
Egypt
- Official goalscorers to be confirmed
Note: The final score of Nigeria 6–2 Egypt is confirmed. The official goalscorers and the timing of the goals should be verified with the official CAF match report before publication.
What the Result Means
The emphatic victory sends Nigeria into the quarter-finals with confidence and momentum. Scoring six goals against a determined Egyptian side demonstrates the Super Falcons’ attacking strength and championship ambitions.
For Egypt, the defeat marks a disappointing end to their group-stage campaign. Although they managed to score twice against one of the tournament favourites, defensive lapses ultimately proved costly.
Final Thoughts
Nigeria’s 6–2 victory over Egypt was a statement performance from the Super Falcons. Combining attacking flair with relentless pressure, they produced one of the highest-scoring displays of WAFCON 2026 and reminded the rest of the continent why they remain one of Africa’s most successful women’s football teams.
As the tournament moves into the knockout stages, Nigeria will carry significant momentum, while Egypt will leave the competition determined to build on the positives and continue developing their women’s football programme.
