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WAFCON 2026: Cameroon Knock Out Super Falcons as Nigeria, South Africa Crash Out

WAFCON 2026 quarter-finals delivered major shocks as Nigeria and South Africa, the tournament’s only previous champions, were eliminated. Cameroon beat the Super Falcons 1-0 in Casablanca, with Maéva Nyadjou scoring a stunning free-kick. Goalkeeper Michaely Bihina made nine saves as Nigeria failed to reach the semi-finals for the first time in the competition’s history. Morocco defeated South Africa 2-1, while Algeria came from behind to beat Côte d’Ivoire 2-1. Malawi also continued their dream debut campaign with a 2-1 victory over Ghana. The semi-finals will see Morocco face Cameroon, while Algeria take on Malawi. Nigeria and South Africa will meet again in the World Cup qualification play-offs.

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hala

How do fans see this result: a Cameroon masterclass, or a match the Super Falcons should have managed differently?

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femi

What part of Nigeria's performance do you feel most needed better management?

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yemi

Nigeria and South Africa exiting at the quarter-final stage really underlines how unpredictable this WAFCON has become.

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prince

Calling it only a shock may overlook Cameroon's execution: a decisive free-kick and nine saves from Bihina changed everything.

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kris

The Super Falcons should review the set-piece moment and how they created chances against a goalkeeper having such a strong game.

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