With three teams level on 6 points, head‑to‑head and goal difference between the tied teams only decided the final standings in Group C.
The Super Falcons advanced as runners‑up after their emphatic 6–2 win over Egypt, joining Malawi in the quarter‑finals.
Here 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 |
Softfootball understands the ranking was decided by:
- Head‑to‑head results
- Goal difference within tied teams
Nigeria now moves into the knockout stage after navigating one of the tightest group‑stage permutations of the tournament.
