Super Falcons Aim for WAFCON Glory Beyond World Cup Bid

WHO:

THISDAYLIVE - The Super Falcons of Nigeria, Cameroon, Justine Madugu (Super Falcons' coach), Asisat Oshoala, Temwa, Tabitha Chawinga, Rasheedat Ajibade, Tosin Demehin, Jennifer Echegini.

WHAT:

THISDAYLIVE - The Super Falcons scored six goals in their final group match against Egypt, winning 6-2.

Sports247 Nigeria - Nigeria finished the group stage with six points, placing second in Group C behind Malawi on a head-to-head tiebreaker.

Sports247 Nigeria - The Super Falcons will face Morocco in the semi-finals if they win against Cameroon in the quarter-finals.

THISDAYLIVE - The Super Falcons will face Cameroon in a quarter-final match at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

THISDAYLIVE - The winner of the quarter-final will secure automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Sports247 Nigeria - Madugu stated that the Super Falcons aim to win the ongoing championship, not just qualify for the World Cup.

Sports247 Nigeria - Nigeria scored nine goals and conceded five across their three group matches.

WHERE:

THISDAYLIVE - The match will take place in Casablanca at Stade Larbi Zaouli.

WHEN:

Sports247 Nigeria - The quarter-final match is scheduled to commence at 6pm.

Sports247 Nigeria - The game comes four years after Nigeria defeated Cameroon 1-0 to qualify for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

WHY:

Sports247 Nigeria - There is speculation that the Super Falcons might relax after securing a World Cup ticket, but Madugu emphasized their determination to win the championship.

HOW:

THISDAYLIVE - Nigeria's victories over Zambia and Egypt followed their opening loss to Malawi, demonstrating their ability to respond to adversity.

THISDAYLIVE - Nigeria advanced to the quarter-finals as Group C runners-up after defeating Zambia and Egypt, following an opening loss to Malawi.

THISDAYLIVE - Cameroon topped Group D unbeaten with two wins and one draw.

The Super Falcons delivered an impressive performance in their final group match against Egypt, scoring six goals and winning 6-2. With this victory, Nigeria finished the group stage with six points, placing second in Group C behind Malawi due to a head-to-head tiebreaker. If they win against Cameroon in the quarter-finals, the Super Falcons will advance to face Morocco in the semi-finals.