Women AFCON: Nigeria Thrash Egypt 6-2 To Face Cameroon In Quarterfinals

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. Substitute Gift Monday doubled the advantage in first-half stoppage time, finishing off a brilliant short-corner routine involving Toni Payne and Rinsola Babajide . Egypt pulled one back shortly after to send the sides into the break at 2–1.
The 10-time champions maintained com...