WAFCON 2026: Madugu takes responsibility as Super Falcons face World Cup playoff after Cameroon defeat
Speaking after the game, a visibly disappointed Madugu apologised for failing to deliver the result Nigeria needed The post WAFCON 2026: Madugu takes responsibility as Super Falcons face World Cup playoff after Cameroon defeat appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
In a thrilling quarter-final clash of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon emerged victorious over defending champions Nigeria with a 1-0 scoreline. Myriam Maéva Nyadjou Wamen put the Indomitable Lionesses ahead in the 19th minute at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca. Despite Nigeria's dominance in the latter stages of the first half and continued pressure in the second half, they were unable to equalize.
Cameroon's goalkeeper also made a critical save in the second half to thwart an equalizer attempt. This win secures Cameroon's spot in the semi-finals, where they will face Morocco. It also means Nigeria will miss out on securing the automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
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