Egypt’s captain vows strong fight against Super Falcons in WAFCON 2026

Egypt captain Mahira Ali said his players are determined to make a big impression against defending champions Nigeria in their final Group B match at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations tonight. Ali told CAFonline that the team has been asked to regain confidence and play their own football, despite losing their opening games to Zambia and Malawi. Historically, Nigeria thrashed Egypt 8‑0 in their only previous meeting at the 1998 edition of the tournament.

For Nigerian fans, this encounter signals a potentially tougher group‑stage test than expected. The Super Falcons, seeking to defend their title, now face an Egyptian side eager to prove its progress and avoid an early exit. While Egypt’s recent losses suggest they are underdogs, the team’s renewed focus could make the match competitive and affect Nigeria’s path to the knockout stages.

The kickoff is scheduled for later today; viewers can tune in via CAF’s official broadcast partners. Will Egypt’s renewed fight push the Super Falcons to a tighter contest, or will Nigeria’s experience and firepower prevail?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/05/wafcon-2026-egypt-will-fight-hard-against-super-falcons-captain-ali/