The Super Falcons will not only be chasing victory against Egypt when they take to the pitch on Wednesday night but could also be fighting for the top spot in Group C as the race for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals reaches its climax.
Nigeria face an already-eliminated Egyptian side in Rabat, while group leaders Malawi lock horns with Zambia in the other decisive Group C fixture.
The final standings could hinge on more than just who wins.
If Zambia defeat Malawi and Nigeria overcome Egypt, all three teams would finish the group stage on six points, leaving the Confederation of African Football’s tie-break criteria to determine the group winner and runner-up.
That means every goal scored and conceded could prove crucial in deciding who finishes top of the group and secures what could be a more favourable quarter-final pairing.
A first-place finish would allow the group
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