Picture Of The Super Falcons Clinical attacking display, three VAR-awarded penalties and late brilliance from Rasheedat Ajibade inspire Nigeria's emphatic victory over Egypt as fans express renewed confidence in the team's quest to reclaim the Women's Africa Cup of Nations title.
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have secured a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after producing a scintillating 6-2 victory over Egypt in their final Group B encounter at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca, Morocco.
The emphatic victory, reported by JOAWORLD Media from a viewing centre in Abuja and based on match reports, marked a remarkable turnaround for the nine-time African champions, who responded in style after their opening setback to keep alive their quest for a record-extending continental title.
Displaying attacking flair, resilience and championship character, the Falcons dominated large spells of the contest, overwhelming their North African opponents with clinical finishing and relentless pressure to book their place in the knockout stage.
Nigeria drew first blood in the 21st minute after a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review confirmed a handball inside the Egyptian penalty area. Veteran striker Asisat Oshoala confidently dispatched the resulting spot-kick to hand the Falcons a deserved lead.
The Nigerian side maintained their attacking momentum and doubled the advantage deep into first-half stoppage time when substitute Gift Monday finished brilliantly to register her first goal of the tournament.
Egypt, however, pulled one back moments later after another VAR intervention awarded the North Africans a penalty. Nadine Ghazi converted from the spot to reduce the deficit and send both teams into the break with Nigeria leading 2-1.
The second half belonged almost entirely to the Super Falcons.
Substitute Uchenna Kanu restored Nigeria's two-goal cushion in the 57th minute after capitalising on a defensive lapse before Christy Ucheibe converted another VAR-awarded penalty in the 81st minute to make it 4-1.
Although Ghazi grabbed her second goal of the evening three minutes later to give Egypt brief hope, the Falcons quickly extinguished any thoughts of a comeback.
Captain Rasheedat Ajibade calmly converted Nigeria's third penalty of the night in stoppage time before turning provider minutes later, setting up Joy Omewa, who completed the six-goal masterclass in the 94th minute to seal an emphatic 6-2 triumph.
Nigeria also enjoyed greater control of possession, accounting for 59 per cent of the ball, while demonstrating the quality, depth and determination expected of Africa's most decorated women's national team.
The encounter witnessed several disciplinary incidents as Egypt's Essam H., Menna Tarek and Nour Abdelwahed were cautioned. Nigeria's Michelle Alozie and Uchenna Kanu also received yellow cards, while Egypt's head coach, Mohamed Kamal, was booked late in the game.
Speaking with JOAWORLD Media while watching the match at a viewing centre in Abuja, football enthusiast Musa Ibrahim expressed delight over the Super Falcons' outstanding performance and urged the team to complete the mission by lifting the trophy.
"I'm happy over the 6-2 victory. The girls played very well and made Nigerians proud. I pray they bring the cup home because we believe they have what it takes to become champions again," he said.
Another supporter, Moses Lucius, praised the team's determination but encouraged the players not to relent as the competition enters its decisive stage.
"The girls are making us proud. They should play harder, put more effort and bring the cup home. The quarter-finals and the remaining matches will be tougher, so they must remain focused and keep improving," Lucius stated.
The resounding victory has restored confidence among Nigerian supporters and reaffirmed the Super Falcons' status as genuine contenders for another continental crown.
With qualification to the quarter-finals now secured, the Falcons will shift attention to the knockout phase, where every match becomes a battle for survival. Their dominant display against Egypt has sent a clear warning to the remaining teams that Nigeria remains determined to reclaim the WAFCON title and further strengthen its legacy as the undisputed queens of African women's football.
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