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Super Falcons thrash Egypt to book Quarter-final clash with Cameroon
Nigeria through to the Quarter-finals of the Women's African Cup of Nations.
EXCLUSIVE: Madugu goes all out in attack for must-win Egypt clash
Super Falcons to face Egypt.
Nigeria Flying Eagles Reach WAFU B U-20 Final After Penalty Shootout Victory Over Hosts Côte d’Ivoire
The Flying Eagles are through to the final of the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship after defeating hosts Côte d’Ivoire 4-3 on penalties following a thrilling 2-2 draw after extra time. Goals from Habila Simeon and Aliyu Abubakar, coupled with Clinton Lawani’s two penalty saves, secured Nigeria’s place in the final.
Nigeria Golden Eaglets Open Camp Today Ahead of 2026 WAFU B U-17 Championship
The Nigeria U-17 national team, the Golden Eaglets, officially open camp today at the Goal Project in Abuja as preparations begin for the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Championship in Burkina Faso. Head coach Ebobo will oversee the first phase of camping as Nigeria begins its quest to reclaim regional glory and secure qualification for the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations.
NIGERIA VS EGYPT: KICK-OFF TIME, HOW TO WATCH LIVE AND FULL PREVIEW AS SUPER FALCONS CHASE WAFCON 2026 QUARTER-FINAL SPOT
Nigeria face Egypt at Rabat Olympic Stadium on 5 August (9pm) in a Group C finale that can send the Super Falcons into the WAFCON 2026 quarter-finals outright, though one narrow scenario involving Malawi and Zambia can still change that even after a Nigeria win. Here is the kick-off time, full TV and streaming guide for Nigerian and international fans, and a complete breakdown of what every team in the group needs.
Chelsea Target Adeleke Headlines 2026 WAFU B U-20 Best XI as Nigeria Duo Shine
Flying Eagles star Abdulmuiz Adeleke headlines the WAFU B U-20 Group Stage Best XI after scoring four goals, including braces against Ghana and Togo. Odinaka Alfred also makes the team.
Golden Eaglets Open Camp This Week Ahead of 2026 WAFU B U-17 Championship
Nigeria Golden Eaglets will open camp this week in Abuja as head coach Eboboritse Uwejamomere begins preparations for the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Boys Championship in Burkina Faso. The team heads into camp after gaining valuable international experience at the CFA International Youth Football Tournament in China.
Flying Eagles Face Hosts Côte d’Ivoire in High-Stakes WAFU B U-20 Semi-final Clash
Nigeria Flying Eagles take on hosts Côte d’Ivoire in a mouthwatering WAFU B U-20 semi-final on Wednesday, with a place in the final and qualification for the 2027 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations up for grabs.
2026 WAFU B U-20: Group B Final Standing Confirmed
Group B of the WAFU B U-20 Championship has concluded, with Burkina Faso finishing top on seven points after defeating Nigeria 2-0. The Flying Eagles secured second place with six points to join Burkina Faso in the semi-finals, while Ghana and Togo bowed out of the competition.
Nigeria Flying Eagles Fall 2-0 to Burkina Faso but advance to the next round
Nigeria Flying Eagles suffered a 2-0 defeat to Burkina Faso in their final Group B match of the WAFU B U-20 Championship. Despite the loss, the seven-time African champions finished second of the group with six points to book a place in the semi-finals alongside Burkina Faso.
WAFCON Group C Permutations: How Nigeria, Zambia & Malawi Can Qualify at WAFCON 2026
Group C at WAFCON 2026 remains wide open. Malawi lead with 6 points but are not yet fully safe, while Nigeria and Zambia sit level on 3 points. Here is every permutation that decides who reaches the quarter-finals, including the rare scenarios that could still eliminate any of the top three.
SUPER FALCONS BITE BACK: Nigeria’s Gritty 1-0 Win Over Zambia Puts Qualification in Their Own Hands - Full Madugu & Häuptle Press Conference + Players Reaction
Nigeria survived a 40th-minute red card to beat Zambia 1-0 at WAFCON 2026, with Asisat Oshoala's early strike enough to move the Super Falcons into second in Group C on head-to-head results. Coach Justin Madugu answered his critics, Zambia's Nora Häuptle admitted her side let the game slip, and Nigeria now know a win over Egypt on 5 August guarantees qualification outright.