WAFCON 2026: Cameroon end Nigeria’s title defence, seal World Cup ticket
Nigeria entered the quarter-final as the most successful team in WAFCON history and had dominated previous meetings with Cameroon. The post WAFCON 2026: Cameroon end Nigeria’s title defence, seal World Cup ticket appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Cameroon has defeated Nigeria 1-0 in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), ending Nigeria's title defence. According to BusinessDay Nigeria, this loss means Nigeria will not automatically qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup.
Ghana also exited the tournament after losing 2-1 to Malawi in the quarter-finals, as reported by Adom Online and MyJoyOnline Ghana. Ghana had taken the lead through Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah but Malawi equalized and then scored a late winner through Rose Kadzere, according to MyJoyOnline Ghana.
Nigeria can still qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup through the African play-offs and the FIFA inter-confederation play-off tournament, Daily Post Nigeria reports. They will play South Africa next in a playoff match for a spot in the World Cup.
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