Women's AFCON: history of encounters between Cameroon and Nigeria

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This is the ultimate classic of the competition. Topping Group D, Cameroon takes on reigning champions Nigeria in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women's AFCON in Morocco at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca. Kick-off is at 5pm GMT. The winner will move on to the semi-finals and secure direct qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.

A historic and one-sided rivalry

This will be the 14th meeting between these two nations in the finals of the Women's AFCON—a record in the tournament's history. Nigeria has dominated, with 9 victories in regulation time or extra time and 2 wins on penalties. Cameroon has managed just one victory and a single draw. The numbers speak for themselves: in their previous 13 encounters, Nigeria has scored 33 goals to Cameroon's 6.

The Super Falcons have kept a clean sheet eight times and have only failed to score twice—a 1-0 loss in 2012 and a goalless semi-final draw. These two sides have clashed at every stage: group phase, quarters, semis, third-place match, and the final. This Sunday marks their second quarter-final duel after Nigeria's 1-0 win in 2022.

Contrasting journeys to the quarter-finals

Cameroon arrives with confidence, topping Group D with 7 points and unbeaten. The Indomitable Lionesses started with a 2-1 win over Mali thanks to a brace from Marie Gisèle Ngah Manga. Then a 1-0 victory over Ghana and a 1-1 draw with Cape Verde.

Nigeria had a shaky start, falling 2-3 to a surprising Malawi in their opener. The Flying Eagles bounced back with a 1-0 win over Zambia and a resounding 6-2 victory over Egypt. Runners-up in Group C behind Malawi, the reigning champions are aiming to launch their title defense in style.

All eyes turn to Casablanca this Sunday. A place in the last four—and a ticket to Brazil 2027—hangs in the balance.

Nafongo TRAORE |

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Nafongon Moussa TRAORE, Burkinabè de 25 ans, est passionné de football, est rédacteur pour Foot Africa et commentateur pour BurkiFoot.

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