Monday, August 10, 2026 - The Super Falcons of Nigeria have lost their chance to
secure an automatic ticket to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup after suffering a
1-0 defeat to Cameroon in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of
Nations (WAFCON).
Myriam Maéva Nyadjou Wamen scored the decisive goal in the
19th minute at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, sending the Indomitable
Lionesses into the semi-finals.
The Super Falcons dominated large spells of the match,
particularly in the latter stages, but were unable to find an equaliser as
Cameroon held on for a crucial victory.
The defeat ended Nigeria’s defence of the WAFCON title and
denied the reigning champions an automatic place at next year’s Women’s World
Cup in Brazil.
Nigeria had been seeking a record-extending 10th appearance
at the Women’s World Cup and entered the quarter-final as defending African
champions.
Cameroon will now face hosts Morocco in the WAFCON
semi-finals after Morocco defeated South Africa 2-1 in their quarter-final.
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