Nigeria Women underlined their status as one of Africa’s football powerhouses after an emphatic 6-2 victory over Egypt Women in the Africa Women Cup of Nations (AFCON) Round 3. The Super Falcons overcame an early scare before producing an attacking masterclass that overwhelmed the Egyptian side.
The entertaining encounter featured eight goals, three penalties, brilliant assists, tactical substitutions, and late drama, making it one of the most exciting matches of the tournament.
Match Summary
Competition: Africa Women Cup of Nations (AFCON)
Round: Round 3
Result:
Egypt Women 2-6 Nigeria Women
Half-Time Score:
Egypt 1-2 Nigeria
Nigeria showed remarkable composure after falling behind early, responding with clinical finishing and relentless attacking football to secure a convincing win.
First Half: Nigeria Fight Back After Early Shock
Egypt made a dream start when H. Essam found the back of the net in the 3rd minute, giving the home side an unexpected 1-0 advantage.
However, Nigeria quickly regained control.
21′ – Oshoala Converts From the Spot
Super Falcons captain Asisat Oshoala calmly dispatched a penalty to level the match at 1-1, shifting momentum firmly towards Nigeria.
The Nigerian attack continued to pile pressure on Egypt’s defense.
Monday Gives Nigeria the Lead
Just before halftime, Gift Monday combined brilliantly with Rinsola Babajide, who supplied the assist for Nigeria’s second goal in stoppage time (45+2′).
Despite Egypt reducing the deficit through N. Ghazi’s penalty deep into first-half stoppage time, Nigeria entered the break with a deserved 2-1 lead.
Second Half: Super Falcons Take Complete Control
Nigeria emerged from halftime with even greater intensity.
Kanu Makes an Immediate Impact
Substitute Uchenna Kanu wasted little time announcing herself.
She scored in the 57th minute after another excellent assist from Rinsola Babajide, extending Nigeria’s lead to 3-1.
Only moments later, Kanu struck again, completing a brilliant attacking spell that effectively put the contest beyond Egypt’s reach.
Penalty Extends Nigeria’s Advantage
In the 81st minute, Christy Ucheibe confidently converted a penalty to make it 4-1, rewarding Nigeria’s dominance throughout the second half.
Egypt briefly threatened a comeback when N. Ghazi scored her second goal in the 84th minute, reducing the score to 4-2.
Any hopes of a revival were quickly extinguished.
Late Goals Complete the Rout
Nigeria continued attacking until the final whistle.
- Rasheedat Ajibade converted another penalty in the 90+1st minute to restore a three-goal cushion.
- Deep into stoppage time, J. Omewa added the sixth goal after being set up by Ajibade, capping a spectacular attacking display.
The final whistle confirmed an emphatic 6-2 victory for Nigeria.
Standout Performers
Asisat Oshoala
The experienced striker led by example, converting an early penalty and playing a vital leadership role throughout the match.
Gift Monday
Monday delivered an outstanding performance, scoring and constantly troubling Egypt’s defense with intelligent movement.
Uchenna Kanu
Coming off the bench, Kanu changed the game with crucial goals that shifted the contest decisively in Nigeria’s favor.
Rinsola Babajide
Babajide was arguably the game’s creative engine, registering multiple assists and consistently creating dangerous attacking opportunities.
Rasheedat Ajibade
Ajibade remained composed from the penalty spot before providing the assist for Nigeria’s sixth goal.
Key Match Statistics
- Final Score: Egypt Women 2-6 Nigeria Women
- Half-Time: Egypt 1-2 Nigeria
- Total Goals: 8
- Nigeria Goals: 6
- Egypt Goals: 2
- Penalties Scored: 4
- Multiple Goal Scorers:
- Uchenna Kanu
- N. Ghazi
What This Result Means
The comprehensive victory highlights Nigeria’s attacking depth and reinforces the Super Falcons’ reputation as one of Africa’s strongest women’s football teams. Their ability to respond after conceding early demonstrates both experience and resilience.
For Egypt, the defeat exposes defensive weaknesses despite moments of attacking promise. While scoring twice against a side of Nigeria’s caliber is encouraging, tightening their defense will be crucial in future fixtures.
For football fans across Kenya and East Africa, the match serves as another reminder of the rapid growth and competitiveness of women’s football on the continent. As investment in the women’s game continues to rise, regional rivals—including Kenya’s Harambee Starlets—can draw valuable lessons from Nigeria’s clinical finishing, squad depth, and tactical discipline.
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Final Verdict
Nigeria Women produced one of the tournament’s most convincing performances, defeating Egypt 6-2 with a combination of experience, pace, and clinical finishing. After overcoming an early setback, the Super Falcons dominated both halves, showcasing why they remain among Africa’s elite women’s football teams. With standout displays from Oshoala, Kanu, Monday, Babajide, and Ajibade, Nigeria sent a strong statement to the rest of the competition that they are serious contenders for continental glory.
