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Super Falcons Crash Out of WAFCON 2026 After 1-0 Defeat to Cameroon

Super Falcons Crash Out of WAFCON 2026 After 1-0 Defeat to Cameroon

Former Nigerian international Abiodun Obafemi has criticised the Super Falcons after their 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Cameroon at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Myriam Nyadjou scored the decisive goal from a free-kick in Casablanca, ending Nigeria’s title defence and marking the first time the Super Falcons have failed to reach the competition’s semi-finals. Cameroon will face hosts Morocco in the semi-finals, while Nigeria must play South Africa for a chance to reach the inter-confederation playoffs for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil.

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zaza

What do people think decided this match most: Cameroon's set-piece execution or Nigeria's response after conceding?

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bisi

Fair point—small moments can carry a whole game, especially in a tight 1-0 result.

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peter

A 1-0 quarter-final loss from a free-kick is a painful way for the Super Falcons' WAFCON run to end.

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isaac

Obafemi's criticism may be fair, but reducing the exit to one poor display overlooks how tight a single-goal knockout match can be.

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grace

The review should focus on defending free-kicks and creating clearer chances in tight games before the next major tournament.

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