The Super Falcons will officially face Cameroon in the 2026 WAFCON quarter‑finals, after qualifying with a commanding 6–2 victory over Egypt in their final Group C match on Wednesday, 5 August 2026.
Nigeria finished second in the group behind Malawi. Below is the 2026 WAFCON final Group C table,
| Position | Country | Played | Win | Draw | Lose | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malawi | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| 2 | Nigeria | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 6 |
| 3 | Zambia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +6 | 6 |
| 4 | Egypt | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | –12 | 0 |
The major talking point among fans was why Zambia did not qualify despite having a superior overall goal difference.
Softfootball understands that with three teams level on 6 points, the ranking was decided by:
- Head‑to‑head results
- Goal difference within the tied teams only
This means goals scored against Egypt did not count in the mini‑league. Under these rules, Nigeria finished above Zambia and advanced as runners‑up.
