Nigeria’s Super Falcons delivered a commanding performance to secure a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with an emphatic 6-2 victory over Egypt.

The nine-goal thriller showcased the team’s attacking quality and determination as they continued their pursuit of another continental crown.

The opening stages of the match were tightly contested, with both sides searching for an early breakthrough.

Nigeria eventually took the lead in first-half stoppage time when captain Asisat Oshoala calmly converted from the penalty spot, giving the Falcons a deserved advantage heading into the interval.

After the restart, the African champions raised the tempo. Gift Monday doubled the lead with a composed finish before Egypt responded through N. Ghazy, who also scored from the penalty spot to reduce the deficit.

Any hopes of an Egyptian comeback were quickly extinguished as the Super Falcons regained complete control of the contest.

Uchenna Kanu restored Nigeria’s two-goal cushion with a clinical strike before Chidinma Ucheibe successfully converted another penalty to make it 4-1.

Although Ghazy grabbed her second goal deep into added time, Nigeria finished the game in style. Rasheedat Ajibade confidently dispatched a late penalty before Joy Omewa added the sixth goal moments later to complete a dominant display.

The victory highlights the depth and firepower within the Nigerian squad, with several players contributing to an impressive attacking performance.

Their movement, composure in front of goal, and ability to respond to setbacks proved too much for Egypt to handle.

Attention now shifts to the knockout stage, where the Super Falcons will face Cameroon in the quarter-finals.

Having produced one of their most convincing performances of the tournament, the record African champions will head into the next round full of confidence as they continue their quest to reclaim the WAFCON title.