Super Falcons Face Cameroon for World Cup Spot

The Super Falcons of Nigeria are set to clash with Cameroon in a crucial quarter-final match at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Casablanca, with automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil on the line. Nigeria advanced to the quarter-finals as Group C runners-up, recovering from an opening loss to Malawi with victories over Zambia and Egypt.

Cameroon topped Group D unbeaten, securing two wins and a draw. The stakes are high, as the winner will qualify directly for the World Cup, while the loser may have to navigate the WAFCON play-offs.

Nigeria's coach Justine Madugu has seen his team respond well after an initial setback, with Asisat Oshoala scoring in a 1-0 win over Zambia and a dominant 6-2 victory against Egypt. Historically, Nigeria has had the upper hand in this rivalry, having eliminated Cameroon in previous WAFCON tournaments, including a 1-0 victory in the 2022 quarter-final.