WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons thrash Egypt 6-2 to reach quarter-finals
Nigeria’s dominance was further rewarded through back-to-back VAR-awarded penalties, which Christy Ucheibe and captain Rasheedat Ajibade decisively dispatched in the 80th and 88th minutes, respectively ALSO READ: Amstel Malta congratulates Super Falcons, Oshoala, after crucial Zambia victory The highlight of the night came deep into stoppage time when Gift Monday and Ajibade sliced through the Egyptian defence to set up Joy Omewa, who tapped home to mark her first-ever WAFCON goal and cap off an explosive six-goal performance.
Cup-holders, Super Falcons of Nigeria, put up a sensational attacking masterclass at the Stade Moulay Hassan on Wednesday night, overpowering Egypt 6–2 to set up a heavyweight WAFCON 2026 quarter-final encounter against Cameroon.
Nigeria set the tone early in the contest, taking the lead in the 21st minute when Asisat Oshoala coolly converted a penalty following a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) handball check.
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