Nigeria’s Super Falcons have crashed out of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a painful 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Cameroon in Casablanca.
The defending champions were knocked out by a stunning free-kick from 19-year-old Myriam Nyadjou.
Nyadjou struck directly from a free-kick in the 19th minute, producing the decisive moment as Cameroon secured a famous victory over the tournament favourites.
The Super Falcons pushed for an equaliser but could not find a way past the Cameroonian defence as the Indomitable Lionesses held on to book their place in the semi-finals.
The defeat brings Nigeria’s reign as African champions to an abrupt end.
It also means the Super Falcons have missed out on an automatic qualification ticket for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
New WAFCON Champion To Emerge
With Nigeria out of the competition, a new WAFCON champion will be crowned in Morocco.
Cameroon have now joined Morocco and Algeria in the semi-final, with the final quarter-final tie set to complete the last-four line-up.
The Indomitable Lionesses will also have their sights firmly set on securing a place at the 2027 Women’s World Cup.
For Nigeria, the focus now shifts to the remaining qualification route for Brazil 2027 after their disappointing exit from the continental championship.
Nyadjou’s 19th-minute free-kick has consequently delivered one of the biggest shocks of WAFCON 2026 and ended the Super Falcons’ hopes of defending their title.
