There has been confusion over the WAFCON 2026 Group C qualification situation, but the rules are clear and the maths is now straightforward for the Nigeria Super Falcons after their 1–0 win over Zambia and 3–2 loss to Malawi.
Current results
🇲🇼 Malawi 3–2 Nigeria 🇳🇬
🇳🇬 Nigeria 1–0 Zambia 🇿🇲
🇲🇼 Malawi 3–1 Egypt 🇪🇬
🇿🇲 Zambia 6–0 Egypt 🇪🇬
If Nigeria defeats Egypt, all three teams Nigeria, Zambia, and Malawi will finish on 6 points.
CAF will not use overall goal difference first. The tiebreak will be decided only by the head‑to‑head mini‑table involving the three tied teams:
- Points
- Goal difference
- Goals scored
Egypt’s results matter only if the three‑team comparison still cannot separate Nigeria, Zambia, and Malawi.
Everything now depends on Zambia vs Malawi
Softfootball can confirm the final scoreline, not just the winner will decide the fate of Group C.
- Zambia win 1–0 → Nigeria and Malawi qualify; Zambia eliminated.
- Zambia win 4–3 → Malawi and Zambia qualify; Nigeria eliminated.
- Zambia win by 2+ goals → Nigeria and Zambia qualify; Malawi eliminated.
- Zambia draw or lose → Zambia eliminated; Nigeria and Malawi qualify.
The final Zambia vs Malawi scoreline will ultimately determine who progresses from Group C.
