Falcons seek WAFCON quarter-final ticket against Egypt

The Super Falcons aim for a WAFCON quarter-final spot against Egypt today. After a shaky start, Nigeria needs a win to advance in the tournament.

Cup-holders Nigeria have their eyes trained hard on a ticket to the quarter-finals as they confront Egypt in Wednesday’s final match of Group C of the Women Africa Cup of Nations finals.

Senegal finished third with four points after an impressive defensive display against the hosts, while Algeria joined Morocco in the knockout rounds to cap a successful group campaign for North African teams

Fresh from their shock victory over reigning champions Nigeria, the Scorchers produced another assured display to claim a second successive win and edge closer to the quarter-finals.