Nigerian striker who shines for club and country
The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is underway in Morocco with 16 teams, 34 matches, and a new qualification tie to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Morocco hosts; Nigeria defends the title as several debutants join the field. Kick-off times start at 17:00 GMT across venues, with the final on Aug. 16.
Cameroon has defeated defending champions Nigeria 1-0 in Casablanca to reach the semifinals and seal a spot at the 2027 World Cup, ending Nigeria’s title run. Nyadjou’s 19th-minute strike proves decisive as Nigeria pushes for an equaliser but cannot convert late chances.