Super Falcons Thrash Egypt 6-2, Set for Cameroon Clash
Nigeria’s Super Falcons delivered an impressive performance at the Stade Moulay Hassan, defeating Egypt 6-2 in a WAFCON 2026 match. The Falcons took the lead in the 21st minute when Asisat Oshoala converted a penalty after a VAR handball check.
Gift Monday, who came on as a substitute, doubled the lead in first-half stoppage time with a goal from a short-corner routine involving Toni Payne and Rinsola Babajide. Egypt managed to score once before halftime, making it 2-1.
After the break, Uchenna Kanu restored Nigeria's two-goal lead in the 57th minute. The Super Falcons were awarded two more penalties, which were successfully converted by Christy Ucheibe in the 80th minute and captain Rasheedat Ajibade in the 88th minute.
The match concluded with Joy Omewa scoring her first WAFCON goal in stoppage time, capping off a dominant display. The Super Falcons will now face Cameroon in the quarter-finals.
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