Cameroon vs Nigeria Women Predictions - Nigeria to come out on top against Cameroon in WAFCON QF

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Nigeria have won 6 of their last 7 games.
Cameroon have lost 3 of their last 4 matches against Nigeria.
Prediction: Nigeria to win with BTTS in the WAFCON quarter-final.

Nigeria have an excellent record against Cameroon (Getty Images)

Cameroon are unbeaten in this edition of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, but have only recorded one win against Nigeria in their last four games. Nigeria were back to their best in their previous match and have often beaten Cameroon in recent clashes. Nigeria are predicted to win with BTTS.

Cameroon have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures.
Cameroon have scored 8 goals in 5 matches.
Cameroon have conceded 6 goals in 5 games.
Nigeria have won 4 of their last 5 fixtures.
Nigeria have scored 14 goals in 5 matches.
Nigeria have conceded 6 goals in 5 games.

Head to Head

Nigeria have a commanding lead over Cameroon, with 13 victories to four, including one draw in 18 meetings.

Nigeria and Cameroon faced each other three times between 2025 and 2026. Nigeria won 2-0, lost 1-0, and won 3-1.

Cameroon Women Form

Cameroon had already qualified for the quarter-finals, but faced Cape Verde in their final WAFCON group stage match on Thursday, drawing 1-1.

The Indomitable Lionesses had 57% possession and 26 shots in the game, with three attempts on target.

Earlier in the tournament, Cameroon defeated Mali 2-1 in their opening fixture and edged Ghana 1-0.

Cameroon placed first in Group D with seven points from three matches.

The Indomitable Lionesses have won three of their last five fixtures, with one defeat and one draw. They scored eight goals and conceded six.

Cameroon have had a solid campaign and have yet to suffer a defeat in the tournament so far; however, they will have to perform well to beat Nigeria, as they have struggled against their opponents lately, with three losses in their last four meetings.

Nigeria Women Form

Nigeria crushed Egypt in their final group match on Wednesday, winning 6-2 to advance to the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.

The Super Falcons had 59% possession and 25 shots in the game, with nine attempts on target.

Earlier in their campaign, Nigeria suffered a 3-2 defeat to Malawi in their opening group stage match before edging Zambia 1-0.

Nigeria finished second in Group C with six points after three rounds.

The Super Falcons have won four of their last five fixtures, with one defeat. They scored 14 goals and conceded six.

Nigeria were in fine form in their previous match, and will have the belief they can beat Cameroon in the quarterfinals, having registered six victories in their eight encounters against their opponents.

Team News

Cameroon

Manga Ngah was on the scoresheet against Cape Verde, taking her tally to four goals in the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Goalkeepers: Michaely Bihina, Ange Bawou, Cathy Biya

Defenders: Colette Ndzana Fegue, Berthe Reinette Abega Bengono, Myriam Maeya Nyadjou, Claudia Dabda Voulania, Ladifatou Ngambe, Mogai Lewyo Djapa, Ousmanou Doudou, Ivana Yakana Makana, Easther Mayi Kith

Midfielders: Charlène Meyong Menene, Achta Toko Njoya, Monique Ngock, Geneviève Ngo Mbeleck, Ornella Beulou, Komé Fatimatou Aretouyap, Raïssa Mbappe Etoundi

Forwards: Naomi Ndjoah Eto, Marie Divine Ngah Manga, Soufiya Ngueleu Nina, Rose Bella, Grâce Mendoua, Gabrielle Aboudi Onguene, Michaela Abam

Nigeria

Asisat Oshoala scored the opening goal against Egypt, securing her second goal in this edition of WAFCON.

Uchenna Kanu and Rasheedat Ajibade were also on the scoresheet, taking their tallies to two goals each so far.

Gift Monday, Christy Ucheibe, and Joy Omewa also found the back of the net in the match.

Goalkeepers: Chiamaka Nnadozie, Comfort Erhabor, Fatima Oloko

Defenders: Osinachi Ohale, Michelle Alozie, Shukurat Oladipo, Rofiat Imuran, Glory Ogbonna, Oluwatosin Demehin, Sikiratu Isah, Christy Ucheibe

Midfielders: Rasheedat Ajibade, Halimatu Ayinde, Deborah Abiodun, Toni Payne, Jennifer Echegini

Forwards: Asisat Oshoala, Gift Monday, Esther Okoronkwo, Joy Omewa, Francisca Ordega, Folashade Ijamilusi, Omorinsola Babajide, Chinwendu Ihezuo, Uchenna Kanu

Verdict

Odds are not yet available but will be added once they are.

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