Nigeria eliminated from WAFCON by Cameroon in quarterfinals
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 12:30 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Nigeria faced a 1-0 defeat against Cameroon in the WAFCON quarterfinal held in Casablanca on August 9. This result marks Nigeria's worst performance in the tournament's history and ends their campaign. Cameroon advances to the semifinals and secures a berth at the FIFA Women's World Cup next year. The tournament has seen unexpected results, reshaping expectations for future matches.
- •Nigeria lost 1-0 to Cameroon in the WAFCON quarterfinal.
- •Match took place in Casablanca on August 9.
- •This is Nigeria's worst-ever performance in WAFCON history.
- •Cameroon secures a spot in the FIFA Women's World Cup.
- •The tournament continues with implications for regional power dynamics.
- 1:24 AMESPN Soccer — Nigeria out of WAFCON in shock loss to Cameroon
"Nigeria registered their worst-ever WAFCON performance after being defeated 1-0 by Cameroon in Sunday's quarterfinal in Casablanca, with the Indomitable Lionesses securing their berth at next year's FIFA Women's World Cup.
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