The Confederation of African Football (CAF) suspends two Nigeria Super Falcons players ahead of their final Group C match at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) against Egypt. Multiple outlets report that defenders Oluwatosin Demehin and midfielder Jennifer Echegini will miss the match due to disciplinary action taken by CAF.
The Super Falcons are described as having bounced back after a surprise defeat to Malawi, then securing a 1-0 win over Zambia. With the Egypt game serving as the decisive fixture for their qualification hopes, the suspensions are expected to affect Nigeria’s available squad for the match.
Reports attribute the bans to incidents during the Zambia match. Demehin is reported to have received a straight red card in the 40th minute for a foul on Barbra Banda as she advanced on goal. Echegini is reported to have received a yellow card, which is described as her second of the tournament, triggering an automatic one-match suspension under CAF disciplinary rules.
