{
  "id": 393001,
  "title": "WAFCON: ‘It’s in God’s hands’ – Cameroon coach, Nguélé speaks ahead Nigeria clash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/wafcon-its-in-gods-hands-cameroon-coach-nguele-speaks-ahead-nigeria",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-09T16:26:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/09/wafcon-its-in-gods-hands-cameroon-coach-nguele-speaks-ahead-nigeria-clash/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cameroon's head coach, Valentine Nguélé, has expressed that Nigeria are favored to win their quarter-final clash in the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria, boasting ten titles, secured their spot by edging Egypt 6-2 in their final Group C match while Cameroon advanced as winners of Group D. Nguélé advised her team to relish the experience, even though Nigeria qualified under more advantageous circumstances. She revealed that Cameroon will approach the match with an upbeat attitude, expressing gratitude to God and acknowledging they've been given a second chance to reach the quarter-finals. The outcome of Sunday's encounter rests in the hands of the Lord, according to Nguélé. Nigeria and Cameroon are aiming for a knockout stage spot, which secures automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. The result of this clash will determine the final four teams representing Africa at the prestigious tournament.",
  "summary": "Cameroon head coach Valentine Nguélé has acknowledged that the Super Falcons of Nigeria are the favourites ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final clash. Nigeria earned their spot in the last eight by defeating Egypt 6-2 in their final Group C match, while Cameroon progressed as the winners of Group D. “Nigeria […] WAFCON: ‘It’s in God’s hands’ – Cameroon coach, Nguélé…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/preview-nigeria-cameroon-clash-key-wafcon-stats-head-to-head",
        "published": "2026-08-09T13:48:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Nigeria vs Cameroon: Eto discloses Indomitable Lionesses’ greatest strength",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/nigeria-vs-cameroon-eto-discloses-indomitable-lionesses-greatest",
        "published": "2026-08-09T16:00:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "Cameroon end Super Falcons’ WAFCON title defence",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/cameroon-end-super-falcons-wafcon-title-defence",
        "published": "2026-08-09T21:00:48.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}