Babajide Wins Player of the Match Award after Starring in Nigeria's 6-2 Rout of Egypt

Nigeria winger Omorinsola Babajide was named Player of the Match after inspiring the Super Falcons to an emphatic 6-2 victory over Egypt in their final Group C match at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

Babajide, making her first appearance of the tournament, produced an impressive display by providing two assists as the Super Falcons secured qualification for the quarter-finals.

The versatile winger set up substitute Gift Monday for Nigeria's second goal in the 41st minute to restore her side's advantage before the break.

She later turned provider again in the closing stages, laying on a pass for fellow substitute Uchenna Kanu to score Nigeria's fourth goal with nine minutes remaining.

Babajide's influential performance earned her the Player of the Match award, making her the second Nigerian player to receive the individual honour at the 2026 WAFCON finals.

Defender Michelle Alozie was the first Super Falcons player to claim the accolade after her standout display in Nigeria's 1-0 victory over Zambia in their second group game.

Nigeria's comprehensive win over Egypt, coupled with results elsewhere in Group C, secured the Super Falcons a place in the quarter-finals despite their opening defeat of the campaign.

The ten-time African champions will now turn their attention to a blockbuster last-eight clash against perennial rivals Cameroon.

The quarter-final encounter against the Indomitable Lionesses is scheduled to take place in Casablanca on Sunday, with a place in the semi-finals at stake.