Former Nigerian international Oladimeji Lawal has praised the Super Falcons’s qualification to the quarter-finals after edging Egypt 6-2 in the ongoing 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Nigeria took the lead through Asisat Oshoala’s 21st-minute penalty and doubled their advantage through Gift Monday before Egypt reduced the deficit from the penalty spot deep into first-half stoppage time.
The Super Falcons took complete control after the break. Uchenna Kanu struck immediately after the restart before Christy Ucheibe converted another penalty to make it 4-1.
Although Egypt scored again through a second penalty by Nadine Ghazi, captain Rasheedat Ajibade added Nigeria’s fifth from the spot before Joy Omewa completed the rout deep into stoppage time.
Reacting after the game, Lawal, in a chat with Completesports.com, hailed the players’ fighting spirit in their win against Egypt.
“I must commend the Super Falcons for their fight back to qualify for the knockout stages of the tournament after going down 3-2 in their opening game against Malawi.
“Beating Zambia and Egypt shows the fighting spirit within the players, and I am delighted that they are through to the next round.
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“The players are aware that a comfortable win over Egypt will be enough to book their place in the next round, and the team just did that as expected.
“With qualification secured, the coach must still identify those areas that he can improve upon so as to avoid any lapses in the team.”
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Source: Complete Sports
