Nigeria, Cameroon Set for WAFCON Quarter-Final Showdown

The stage is set for a thrilling encounter between Nigeria and Cameroon in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Scheduled to take place at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca on Sunday, the match promises to be an exciting clash between two of Africa's top female football teams. With the winner advancing to the semi-finals and securing automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, the stakes are high. This will be the 14th meeting between the two teams in the WAFCON finals, with Nigeria having dominated their previous encounters, winning nine matches in regulation time and two on penalties. Cameroon have recorded just one victory, while one match ended in a draw. The Super Falcons have an impressive record at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium, where they have won four and drawn one of their five matches at the previous edition. Nigeria are seeking a record-extending 10th appearance at the FIFA Women’s World Cup, having featured at every edition of the global tournament since its inaugural edition in 1991. Cameroon, on the other hand, are seeking their third appearance at the FIFA Women’s World Cup, having previously featured in 2015 and 2019. The match is expected to be a closely contested one, with both teams having shown impressive form in the tournament so far. Nigeria have scored nine goals, while Cameroon have scored four. However, the Super Falcons have conceded five goals, their highest tally at a single WAFCON edition. The winner of Sunday's encounter will advance to the semi-finals and secure automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.