The race for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title has entered the knockout stage, with the Super Falcons of Nigeria securing their place in the quarter-finals after an emphatic 6-2 victory over Egypt on the final day of the group stage. The win ensured Nigeria finished second in Group C and kept alive their hopes of winning a record-extending continental title. All the action continues live on SuperSport via DStv and GOtv.
The final round of group-stage fixtures produced plenty of drama across the four groups as teams battled for the remaining quarter-final places. Hosts Morocco and Algeria progressed from Group A after Morocco played out a goalless draw against Senegal, while Algeria defeated Kenya 2-0 to seal qualification.
Group B also went down to the wire. Ivory Coast edged Tanzania 2-1 to finish top of the group, while South Africa booked their place in the last eight with a narrow 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso.
Nigeria produced one of the standout performances of Matchday Three, putting six goals past Egypt in a thrilling 6-2 victory. The Super Falcons responded in style after their earlier setback in the competition, finishing the group stage with six points. Malawi also secured qualification from Group C despite a 2-1 defeat to Zambia, doing enough across their three matches to finish first in the group and join Nigeria in the last eight.
Group D proved equally competitive, with Cameroon and Ghana sharing the points in a 1-1 draw, while Mali and Cape Verde also played out a 1-1 stalemate. Cameroon and Ghana advanced to the quarter-finals to complete the final eight.
Quarter-final Fixtures
Saturday, August 8
Ivory Coast vs Algeria – 6:00pm
Morocco vs South Africa – 9:00pm
Sunday, August 9
Cameroon vs Nigeria – 6:00pm
Malawi vs Ghana – 9:00pm
Nigeria’s clash against Cameroon is expected to be one of the biggest fixtures of the quarter-finals, with both sides boasting rich histories in African women’s football. The Super Falcons will be aiming to build on their dominant display against Egypt, while Cameroon will be looking to continue their unbeaten run in the tournament.
With just eight teams remaining, every match now carries even greater significance as the battle for continental supremacy intensifies. Fans can expect fierce rivalries, high-quality football and plenty of drama as WAFCON 2026 enters its knockout phase.
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