Book q’finals spot against Cameroon
Ten-time champions Nigeria survived one of the most dramatic permutations in African football on Wednesday, advancing into the quarter-finals of the 2026 WAFCON courtesy of a tie-breaker after beating Egypt 6-2 in Rabat, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
Having experienced a shaky start with one win and one defeat in their first two games, the Super Falcons’ destiny was not in their hands as debutants Malawi and Zambia also faced off in a potentially damaging fixture.
Egypt were destined for elimination before kick-off and all Nigeria needed against them was a win that would take them up to six points and keep them in contention for the tie-breaker, depending on the result of the game between Malawi and Zambia.
At the other venue in Rabat, Barbra Banda wasted no time in putting Zambia ahead against Malawi, but Justine Madugu’s team responded at the Olympic Stadium, taking the lead against Egypt courtesy of a penalty from Asisat Oshoala.
