Egypt Women's national team coach Mohamed Kamal has sent a confident message to Nigeria's Super Falcons ahead of their decisive 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Group C clash, insisting his side will come out fighting despite their challenging campaign so far.
The two teams meet at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat on Wednesday, with Nigeria needing a convincing victory to keep their qualification hopes firmly in their own hands. The Super Falcons, 10-time continental champions, lost their opening match 3-2 to Malawi before recovering with a 1-0 win over Zambia in their second outing.
Egypt's uphill battle in Group C
Egypt, known as the Cleopatras, have had a torrid time in the tournament. They were thrashed 6-0 by Zambia in their opener and then suffered a 3-1 defeat to Malawi in their second match. Those results leave them requiring a near-impossible swing in goal difference to advance, with some calculations suggesting they would need to beat Nigeria by at least 11 goals while also hoping Malawi beat Zambia in the other group fixture.
Despite the lopsided run of results, Kamal remained measured and respectful in his pre-match assessment of the Super Falcons, acknowledging their pedigree while underlining his team's determination.
Kamal praises Nigeria's quality but vows to compete
“Nigeria is a huge African football nation. The majority of their players play in the best clubs in the world. This level of experience makes all the difference,” Kamal said at the pre-match press conference, as reported by CAF.
He added that his side would approach the match with belief, aiming to demonstrate the progress of Egyptian women's football on the continental stage. Captain Mahira Ali echoed that sentiment, calling on her teammates to play their natural game.
“We asked the players to regain confidence and play our football. We want to show that Egyptian Women's Football continues to progress,” Ali said.
Super Falcons' path to qualification
For Nigeria, the equation is clear: a victory by three goals or more would put their fate in their own hands, though they still need a favourable result in the simultaneous match between Malawi and Zambia. The Super Falcons' campaign got off to a rocky start with the shock loss to Malawi, but their narrow win over Zambia steadied the ship and kept their knockout-stage ambitions alive.
The match represents an opportunity for Nigeria to finish the group stage on a high note and carry momentum into the quarter-finals. For Egypt, it is a final chance to bow out with dignity and make a statement about the direction of their programme.
How to watch Egypt vs Nigeria
According to Legit.ng, the decisive Group C encounter on Wednesday will be broadcast live on SuperSport channels via DStv and GOtv, as well as on their streaming platforms and the free-to-air channel Afro Sports.
Kick-off at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat is set for a time that will be confirmed by broadcasters, with fans across the continent eagerly awaiting a match that could define the group stage.
