'Never in doubt!' Fans celebrate as Super Falcons beat Egypt 5-2 to book quarter-final spot

Nigeria’s Super Falcons produced a commanding display to defeat Egypt 5-2 in their final Group C match at the 2026 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Wednesday, booking their place in the quarter-finals in style.

The reigning champions responded emphatically after a turbulent start to their campaign, overcoming an opening defeat to Malawi before securing back-to-back victories over Zambia and Egypt to advance to the knockout stage.

The Super Falcons endured a difficult start to the tournament after suffering a shock 3-2 defeat to tournament debutants Malawi.

However, they responded with a gritty 1-0 victory over Zambia before producing their most complete performance of the competition against Egypt.

The result secured Nigeria’s passage to the quarter-finals alongside Zambia from Group C as the team continues its pursuit of a record-extending 11th WAFCON title.

The convincing victory at the Stade Larbi Zaouli sparked jubilant reactions from fans across Nigeria.

One supporter summed up the mood on social media, “Never in doubt! Always joy givers.”