Nigeria Super Falcons set to face Cameroon Indomitable Lionesses in WAFCON 2026 quarter‑final

Nigeria’s Super Falcons secured a place in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter‑finals after a 6‑2 victory over Egypt, earning a $60,000 performance bonus announced by Nigeria Football Federation president Ibrahim Gusau. The win also qualified the team for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. In the quarter‑final draw, the Super Falcons will meet Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses, who topped Group D with a 1‑1 draw against debutants Cape Verde.

Cameroon’s unbeaten group run and Ghana’s Black Queens’ 1‑1 draw with Mali also earned quarter‑final spots. Ghana will face Malawi, while hosts Morocco will play South Africa and Ivory Coast will meet Algeria. The four quarter‑final fixtures were confirmed for Saturday and Sunday, with the winners securing World Cup qualification.

Amstel Malta praised the Super Falcons’ performance, highlighting brand ambassador Asisat Oshoala’s opening penalty and urging the team to stay focused for the upcoming Cameroon test. Ghana coach Kim Lars Björkegren described his side’s draw with Mali as their best tournament display and emphasized the importance of the next match for World Cup hopes.