The Super Falcons’ 6-goal victory over Egypt not only secured a WAFCON quarter-final place but also earned the team more than ₦40 million.
Nigeria’s Super Falcons are set to receive a $30,000 (over ₦40 million) goals bonus after their emphatic 6-2 victory over Egypt in their final Group C match at the 2026 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
The financial reward comes under the National Sports Commission (NSC) performance incentive scheme, which promises the Super Falcons $5,000 for every goal scored during the group stage of the tournament.
Following their six-goal demolition of Egypt, the reigning African champions earned the maximum $30,000 bonus (over 40 million naira) from the match alone.
Nigeria finished the group stage with 9 goals after scoring: 2 goals against Malawi, 1 goal against Zambia and 6 goals against Egypt.
At $5,000 per goal, the team’s group-stage goal tally translates to 9 goals, goal bonus, $45,000.
With qualification for the quarter-finals secured following victories over Zambia and Egypt, the Super Falcons now have the opportunity to earn even greater financial rewards while pursuing a record-extending 11th WAFCON title.
On Sunday, Super Falcons will battle with Cameroon in the quarterfinal for 2 things;
– Semifinal ticket
– World Cup ticketA big game ahead. 💪 pic.twitter.com/b9ONqSoBh3
— POOJA!!! (@PoojaMedia) August 5, 2026
The convincing victory over Egypt also restored confidence after the team’s opening defeat to Malawi, leaving Nigeria among the favourites to lift the continental trophy once again.