The main reason the Nigeria Super Falcons must win Cameroon is to book their spot in the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which will be played in Brazil.
Softfootball understands that the four teams who win their quarter‑final matches will earn automatic qualification for the World Cup, while the four losing quarter‑finalists will drop into a play‑off round.
Here are the WAFCON 2026 quarter‑final fixtures:
Saturday, 8 August 2026
🇨🇮 Côte d’Ivoire vs Algeria 🇩🇿
⏰ 6:00 PM GMT
📍 Moulay Rachid Stadium, Casablanca
🇲🇦 Morocco vs South Africa 🇿🇦
⏰ 9:00 PM GMT
📍 Moulay Hassan Stadium, Rabat
Sunday, 9 August 2026
🇨🇲 Cameroon vs Nigeria 🇳🇬
⏰ 6:00 PM GMT
📍 Al Medina Stadium, Rabat
🇲🇼 Malawi vs Ghana 🇬🇭
⏰ 9:00 PM GMT
📍 Larbi Zaouli Stadium, Casablanca
The Super Falcons now face a crucial showdown, knowing victory over Cameroon will secure their World Cup ticket and keep alive their quest for a record‑extending 11th WAFCON title.
