WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Ready for Battle
The Super Falcons open Group C as reigning champions, with coach Justin Madugu saying Nigeria will settle for nothing less than victory.
- On Tuesday, the Super Falcons began their bid for an unprecedented 11th Women's Africa Cup of Nations title at Al Madina Stadium in Rabat, facing tournament debutants Malawi with head coach Justin Madugu demanding nothing less than victory.
- Nigeria enters as defending champions after winning a record 10th title at the previous edition, where the team rallied from two goals down to beat Morocco's Atlas Lionesses 3-2 in a dramatic final.
- Preparations ended with a 2-1 victory over Tanzania, featuring goals from captain Rasheedat Ajibade and Esther Okoronkwo; recently, Okoronkwo revealed $700 was stolen from her wallet at the Marriott Hotel in Casablanca, though the team remains focused.
- Debutants Malawi, known as the Scorchers, arrive after a heavy 4-0 loss to Ghana in their warm-up fixture; however, the East Africans held Zambia to a draw during qualification, signaling potential threat.
- Facing Group C opponents Zambia and Egypt, Nigeria aims to secure their title defense while earning a berth at the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil, making Tuesday's opener a critical first step.
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2025 WAFCON victory: FG presents houses to Super Falcons ahead of Malawi clash
The Federal Government has presented houses to the Super Falcons for their 2025 WAFCON victory, fulfilling a promise ahead of their 2026 WAFCON campaign. Read More: https://punchng.com/2025-wafcon-victory-fg-presents-houses-to-super-falcons-in-morocco/
“NIGERIA MUST WIN, BUT WAFCON MUST GROW!” – Oshoala Shares Untold Story as She Calls for WAFCON Revolution
As Nigeria’s Super Falcons prepare to launch another quest for continental glory against tournament debutants Malawi, Asisat Oshoala has made one thing crystal clear. – “winning the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations remains non-negotiable“. However, for the six-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year, lifting another trophy is no longer enough. Standing on the main day of Nigeria’s title defence, the Super Falcons icon believes African women’s f…
WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons ready for battle
Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade says that the team is firmly focused on maintaining their status as the best team in Africa, DAILY POST reports. Justine Madugu’s side head into the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations as one of the favourites. The Super Falcons won a record-extending 10th title at the last edition of […] WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons ready for battle – Ajibade
WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons begin quest for record 11th title against debutants Malawi
The reigning African champions arrive in Morocco carrying the weight of expectation as the continent's most decorated women's national team, determined to successfully defend the title they won dramatically against hosts Morocco at the last edition The post WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons begin quest for record 11th title against debutants Malawi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
‘Nothing Can Stop Us!’ – Christy Ucheibe Warns as Super Falcons Star Defends Oshoala, Ordega - Newsy People
With the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations underway in Morocco, Super Falcons midfielder, Christy Ucheibe has delivered a powerful message to the rest of Africa. Nigeria are not travelling to defend their title; they are travelling to win it again and get the job done. Fresh from ending a glittering six-year spell with Portuguese giants Benfica, the 25-year-old has declared that the Super Falcons remain united, hungry and determined to secure a…
WAFCON: FCC Chairman Urges Super Falcons To Focus On 11th Title
WAFCON: FCC chairman urges Super Falcons to focus on 11th title By Grace Abe The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Hulayat Omidiran, has urged Nigeria’s Super Falcons to remain focused and united as they begin their campaign for a record-extending 11th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in Morocco. Omidiran made the call in a goodwill message News Agency of Nigeria
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