The Super Falcons, Africa’s most successful women’s national team and 10-time WAFCON champions, are out of both the WAFCON and automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
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Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses defeated Nigeria in the quarter-finals to book their place in the next round.
As a result, the Super Falcons miss out on automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup and will now have to go through the inter-confederation playoffs for a chance to secure a place at the tournament.
A disappointing end to the campaign for the 10-time African champions.
FULL-TIME
Cameroon 1–0 Nigeria
Nigeria have been eliminated from the 2026 WAFCON.
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Cameroon 1-0 Nigeria
Huge Chance Missed!
Esther Okoronkwo missed a glorious opportunity to bring Nigeria level. She had the option of squaring the ball to Asisat Oshoala, who was waiting in front of an empty net, but decided to go for goal herself.
Her effort went just wide by a narrow margin, and the Super Falcons remain a goal down.
90+1′
Cameroon 1-0 Nigeria
Substitution
Asisat Oshoala comes on for Jennifer Echegini as Nigeria make a late attacking change in search of an equaliser.
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Cameroon 1-0 Nigeria
What a chance!
Shukurat Oladipo delivered an excellent cross into the box, and Uchenna Kanu rose highest to meet it with a powerful header, but the Cameroon goalkeeper produced a brilliant save to deny the Super Falcons an equaliser.
The Cameroon goalkeeper is the one keeping her side in this game. She has made several crucial saves and continues to frustrate Nigeria’s attacking efforts.
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Cameroon 1-0 Nigeria
Substitution (Nigeria)
Esther Okoronkwo and Toni Payne come on for Christy Ucheibe and Gift Monday as Coach Justin Madugu looks to inject more creativity and attacking threat into the Super Falcons’ play in search of an equaliser.
HALFTIME
Cameroon 1-0 Nigeria
It’s been a physically contested first half, with Nigeria trailing by a goal at the break.
A stunning free-kick from 19-year-old Myriam Nyadjou in the 19th minute separates the two sides and gives the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon the advantage over the 10-time WAFCON champions, the Super Falcons of Nigeria.
Nigeria have had a couple of chances through Rasheedat Ajibade, Gift Monday, and Jennifer Echegini to get on the scoresheet, but the brilliance and outstanding saves from Cameroon goalkeeper Michaely Bihina have kept the Indomitable Lionesses in front.
The Super Falcons have shown plenty of attacking intent and have created opportunities, but they have been unable to find a way past the Cameroon goalkeeper.
The physicality of the Cameroonian side has also made life difficult for Nigeria throughout the first 45 minutes.
Nigeria need to make some changes, remain focused, and continue creating chances and convert them If they maintain the pressure, they’ll have every chance of getting back into the game.
The second half promises to be an exciting one as the Super Falcons of Nigeria push for an equaliser and look to keep their hopes of reaching the semi-finals alive.
38 Minutes
Cameroon 1–0 Nigeria
Substitution
Uchenna Kanu comes on to replace Rinsola Babajide as the Super Falcons make their first change of the match.
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Cameroon 1-0 Nigeria
The Super Falcons are pushing hard for an equaliser but have been unable to find a breakthrough so far.
Cameroon’s physical approach, coupled with some solid goalkeeping, has prevented Nigeria from getting on the scoresheet.
28′ | Cameroon 1–0 Nigeria
A chance for Nigeria! Jennifer Echegini unleashed a powerful shot on goal, but the Cameroon goalkeeper was equal to it, making a fine save to keep the Super Falcons at bay.
GOAL!
18′ | Cameroon 1-0 Nigeria 
Cameroon take the lead with a stunning free-kick from around 20 yards out.
Myriam Nyadieu produced a moment of brilliance, curling the ball beautifully into the net with excellent technique.
Cameroon lead 1-0.
13 minutes played.
Cameroon 0-0 Nigeria
Yellow card for Michelle Alozie after bringing down her opponent during a dangerous Cameroon attack.
The Cameroonian winger has been causing problems down that flank and keeping the Nigerian defender busy so far.
10 minutes played.
Cameroon 0-0 Nigeria
It’s been a very physical contest from the Cameroon side, with several tough challenges on Nigerian players, including some dangerous tackles. despite the intensity, the referee has yet to issue a card.
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Cameroon 0-0 Nigeria
Rasheedat Ajibade tested the Cameroon goalkeeper with a shot on target, but the keeper made a fine save to deny her.
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