WAFCON 2026: CAF Bans Two Super Falcons Players Ahead of Egypt Clash

WAFCON 2026: CAF Bans Two Super Falcons Players Ahead of Egypt Clash

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has suspended two Nigeria Super Falcons players, Oluwatosin Demehin and Jennifer Echegini, ahead of their final group-stage match at the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).The Super Falcons recovered from a shock defeat to Malawi with a 1-0 victory over Zambia on Saturday. They now face Egypt in their last Group C fixture, needing a result to secure qualification for the knockout stages.However, both Demehin and Echegini will miss the decisive clash due to disciplinary issues from the Zambia match.Demehin was shown a straight red card in the 40th minute for fouling Barbra Banda as the Zambian striker raced through on goal. Echegini picked up a yellow card, her second of the tournament, triggering an automatic one-match ban under CAF disciplinary rules.

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