Nigeria’s Super Falcons are eliminated from the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after losing 1–0 to Cameroon at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium, a result that ends their run in the tournament. Myriam Nyadjou scores the decisive goal with a free kick in the 19th minute, leaving Nigeria unable to draw level.
Following the match, head coach Justine Madugu addresses the loss. Premium Times reports that Madugu takes responsibility and apologises for not delivering the result Nigeria needed. Daily Post Nigeria similarly quotes Madugu expressing disappointment, but also points to missed chances and poor marksmanship as factors in the defeat.
With the WAFCON campaign over, the outlets also frame the next step as a World Cup playoff, which Nigeria faces after the Cameroon loss. The two reports largely align on the outcome and scoreline, while differing mainly in how they characterise Madugu’s post-match emphasis—either responsibility and regret or specific issues around finishing.
