The group stages of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations reach a critical climax on Wednesday as Group C concludes with high-stakes fixtures determining quarter-final qualification.
Defending champions Nigeria are set to take on Egypt at the Stade Olympique de Rabat, while Malawi and Zambia lock horns in the group’s other encounter.
Scenarios are finely balanced heading into the fixtures. A victory for Nigeria over Egypt, paired with a win for Zambia against Malawi, would result in a three-way tie at the top of the group with six points apiece.
In such an event, the Confederation of African Football will utilize head-to-head records among Nigeria, Zambia, and Malawi to sort the final group standings and determine the two advancing teams.
The crucial encounter between the Super Falcons and Egypt is scheduled for a 9 p.m. West African time kickoff.
