{"id":12226,"date":"2026-08-11T09:31:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T06:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/?p=12226"},"modified":"2026-08-11T15:27:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T12:27:47","slug":"cameroon-1-0-nigeria-super-falcons-knocked-out-of-wafcon-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/cameroon-1-0-nigeria-super-falcons-knocked-out-of-wafcon-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Cameroon 1-0 Nigeria: Super Falcons Knocked Out of WAFCON 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Cameroon Women defeated Nigeria 1-0 in the WAFCON 2026 quarter-finals<\/strong>, eliminating the Super Falcons and booking their place in the semi-finals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myriam Nyadjou scored the only goal in the 20th minute<\/strong>, and Cameroon held on to their narrow advantage despite sustained pressure from Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result is a major statement from the Indomitable Lionesses, who eliminated one of the traditional powerhouses in African women’s football when it mattered most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nyadjou Gives Cameroon the Perfect Start<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The decisive moment came early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a competitive opening, Nyadjou put Cameroon 1-0 ahead in the 20th minute<\/strong>, immediately changing the complexion of the quarter-final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nigeria was now forced to chase the game while Cameroon had a precious lead to defend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Super Falcons searched for an equalizer before the break, but Cameroon held firm and entered half-time 1-0 ahead<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nigeria Pushes for an Equalizer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nigeria increased their attacking urgency in the second half as their WAFCON campaign hung in the balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Super Falcons turned to their bench in the 62nd minute, introducing Esther Okoronkwo for Gift Monday<\/strong> and Toni Payne for Christy Ucheibe<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cameroon also made several changes. Ousmanou Doudou and Fadimatou Aretouyap were introduced in the 57th minute, while Michaela Abam and Soufiya Ngueleu entered later in the half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite Nigeria’s attempts to increase the pressure, Cameroon remained organized and protected their advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oshoala Introduced for Final Push<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nigeria made one last gamble deep into stoppage time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Star striker Asisat Oshoala replaced Onyi Echegini in the 92nd minute<\/strong> as the Super Falcons desperately searched for the goal that could extend the contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was too late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cameroon survived the closing stages without conceding, confirming a memorable 1-0 victory over Nigeria<\/strong> and a place in the WAFCON semi-finals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cameroon vs Nigeria: Match Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n