The Super Falcons of Nigeria will face Egypt on Wednesday with their place in the quarter-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations at stake.

The defending champions started their campaign with a shock defeat to debutants Malawi but bounced back strongly with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Zambia in their second Group C match.

That victory put Nigeria back in contention for a place in the last eight, but they must avoid a slip against Egypt, who have already suffered heavy defeats in the group.

Egypt lost 6-0 to Zambia in their opening game before falling 3-1 to Malawi. However, the Super Falcons are expected to approach the game with caution and will not take their opponents lightly.

Coach Justin Madugu will have to make changes to his team after defender Tosin Demehin and midfielder Jennifer Echegini were ruled out through suspension.

Demehin was sent off against Zambia after stopping Barbra Banda, who was through on goal, while Echegini picked up two yellow cards in Nigeria’s first two matches.

Christy Ucheibe, who moved into central defence after Demehin’s red card against Zambia, could start alongside Osinachi Ohale.

In midfield, Toni Payne could join captain Rasheedat Ajibade, with Halimatu Ayinde also in contention for a starting role.

Up front, Asisat Oshoala is expected to keep her place after scoring the winning goal against Zambia. Uchenna Kanu could also start after making an impact in Nigeria’s opening match against Malawi.

The Super Falcons know there is little room for error as they look to secure their quarter-final place, keep their title defence alive and move closer to their target of qualifying for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Nigeria will be hoping to produce another strong performance against Egypt and continue their journey towards retaining the WAFCON title.

Born in Miami, George Lombard Jr. developed a passion for baseball from an early age. He was drafted by the Yankees in 2026, and he quickly earned a reputation as one of the organization’s top prospects.

He made his much-anticpated MLB debut on Tuesday, hitting a solo home run in the bottom of the fifth inning to make himself an instant favorite in the Bronx.

Though fans following the Yankees’ top prospects will know a lot about Lombard Jr., a lesser known fact about him is that he also has a younger brother, Jacob, who is currently in the Miami Marlins organization.

Growing up, Jacob Lombard was a multi-sport athlete, showing talent for soccer, baseball, football and gymastics. He claims his favorite sport was soccer, but he began to gravitate more towards baseball after watching his older brother excel at it.

Just like George, Jacob also attended the Gulliver Preparatory School in Pinecrest, Florida. In his sophomore year, he was second-team Class 5A-2A All-Dade, boasting a .328 batting average. As a junior, he batted .306 with four home runs.

Jacob Lombard’s fine performances at the high school level even earned him a call up to the United States under-18 baseball team, and he played in the 2025 U-18 Baseball World Cup, helping his nation win the championship.

Born in 2007, Jacob is also a shorstop, and he was drafted by the Marlins in 2026. He currently plays for the Single-A Jupiter Hammerheads.

Coincidentally, Jacob Lombard also enjoyed a dream debut on Tuesday. Playing his first game at Single-A level, he hit a home run, just like his older brother did in the Pinstripes.

It appears both Jacob and George have taken after their father, George Lombard Sr., who spent six seasons in the major leagues, representing the Atlanta Braves, Detroit Tigers, Tampa Bay Devil Rays and Washington Nationals. Now, he is a bench coach for the Tigers.

“I don’t think it will really settle in for a couple days ” – George Lombard Jr. talks about being called up to the Yankees’ major league roster

Speaking to MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch and Jared Greenspan on Tuesday, George Lombard Jr. explained his feelings after being called up the Yankees‘ major league roster.

“I don’t think it will really settle in for a couple days,” George Lombard Jr. said. “Being around it gives you that level of comfort, like, OK, you know what some stuff will be like. But being in it and actually doing it is different. It becomes real for the first time.

“It’s a hard game. You’re going to struggle. There will be ups and downs. Who knows what the future’s going to look like.The biggest thing is taking everything day by day, being the same person. Being the same teammate. Play the same way. Play to win. Play hard every single day. Play with my hair on fire.”

After a dream debut, Yankees fans will hope to see Lombard continue impressing at the top level.