The Super Falcons of Nigeria will take on Egypt in their final Group C fixture of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat on Wednesday, Soccernet.ng reports.
Justine Madugu’s side bounced back from their opening defeat to Malawi with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Zambia despite playing more than half the match with 10 players.
Egypt, meanwhile, have already been eliminated after defeats to Zambia and Malawi, but they will be keen to end their campaign on a positive note against WAFCON’s record-Champions.
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Nigeria vs Egypt – Match Preview
Nigeria head into the clash knowing that victory will guarantee a place in the quarter-finals without relying on results elsewhere.
The Super Falcons were stunned 3-2 by tournament debutants Malawi in their opening game before responding with a disciplined display to defeat Zambia 1-0, courtesy of Asisat Oshoala’s early strike.
With Malawi already through as group winners, the battle for the second qualification spot remains open between Nigeria and Zambia, making Wednesday’s encounter crucial.
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Egypt have endured a difficult tournament. Mohamed Kamal’s side were thrashed 6-0 by Zambia before falling 3-1 to Malawi, leaving them rooted to the bottom of Group C with no points. Despite their elimination, the North Africans will look to frustrate Nigeria and salvage pride in their final outing.
Nigeria vs Egypt: Form and Head-to-Head
Nigeria have won one and lost one of their opening two matches at WAFCON 2026. Before the tournament, the Super Falcons were on an impressive run, and they remain one of the favourites to challenge for an 11th title.
Egypt have lost both of their group matches, conceding nine goals and scoring just once. The two nations have only met once at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. That meeting came in 1998, when Nigeria blew Egypt away with a 6-0 victory.
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The 10-time WAFCON winners will be without two important players due to suspension. Defender Oluwatosin Demehin is suspended after her red card against Zambia, while Jennifer Echegini misses the game after accumulating two yellow cards.
Shukurat Oladipo is expected to replace Demehin in central defence, while experienced midfielder Halimatu Ayinde, alongside Deborah Abiodun, are in line to come into the starting XI.
Asisat Oshoala is expected to retain her place after scoring the winner against Zambia, while captain Rasheedat Ajibade will be expected to lead on the pitch again.
Egypt have no fresh suspension concerns and are expected to stick largely with the side that lost to Malawi.
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Match Details
- Fixture: Nigeria vs Egypt
- Tournament: 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations
- Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
- Time: 9:00 PM (Nigerian time)
- Venue: Olympic Stadium, Rabat, Morocco
Possible Lineups
Nigeria: Nnadozie; Alozie, Ohale, Oladipo, Imuran; Ucheibe, Abiodun; Babajide, Ajibade, Kanu; Oshoala.
Egypt: Shehata; Abdelaziz, Khaled, Abdelwahed, Salama; Ali, Mohamed; Essam, Ghazi, El Mahdy; Kassem.
Final Score Prediction
Nigeria’s quality, experience, and attacking depth should be enough to topple an Egyptian side that has struggled defensively throughout the tournament.
With qualification and potentially goal difference on the line, the Super Falcons are expected to attack from the first whistle.
Prediction: Nigeria 3-0 Egypt.
