Falcons thrash Egypt 6-2 to reach quarters
Nigeria’s Super Falcons delivered a dominant 6-2 victory over Egypt in their final Group C match, securing a quarter-final spot at the 2026 WAFCON in Morocco.
Nigeria’s Super Falcons delivered a dominant performance in Morocco, defeating Egypt 6–2 in their final Group C match. The commanding victory secured the ten-time champions a spot in the 2026 WAFCON quarter-finals following earlier group stage tactical adjustments.
The victory is a statement of intent from the Super Falcons. After a shock defeat to Malawi in their opener, the team has rebounded with impressive performances. The 6-2 thrashing of Egypt shows that the team is hitting its stride at the right time.
This echoes the 2022 WAFCON, when Nigeria also recovered from an early setback to reach the knockout stages. The mechanism then was different, but the result was the same: a team showing resilience.
The winners: the Super Falcons, who have qualified for the quarter-finals; and Nigerian football fans, who have hope. The losers: Egypt, who were eliminated; and the Nigerian public, who have high expectations.
Bottom Line: The Super Falcons are through to the quarter-finals after thrashing Egypt 6-2. The title defence is alive. The question is whether they can go all the way.