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WAFCON 2025 Final: Injured Ordega Doubtful for Super Falcons vs Morocco Clash
RABAT-SALÉ-KÉNITRA, MOROCCO, JUL 26 – Francis Ordega missed the semi-final due to injury and has only played once in WAFCON 2024 as she aims for a fifth title with Nigeria's Super Falcons.
- On Saturday at the Olympic Stadium, Rabat, Ordega is listed as doubtful for the final, citing a training injury, DAILY POST reports.
- Due to the training setback, Ordega was omitted from the semi-final squad, and she hasn’t trained fully since.
- The 31-year-old forward has made just one appearance, and she’s looking to win her fifth WAFCON title.
- Despite her fitness doubts, Nigeria enter the final as slight favorites, preparing for a tough clash against Morocco on Saturday.
- Winning the final would secure a record-extending tenth WAFCON title and a spot in upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers.
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WAFCON 2025 final: Injured Ordega doubtful for Super Falcons vs Morocco clash
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Super Falcons Dominate Awards At 2024 WAFCON - Voice of Nigeria Broadcasting Service
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President Tinubu hails Super Falcons for winning 10th WAFCON title
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Falcons on their triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, where they clinched a record 10th continental title.The Nigerian team staged a dramatic comeback on Saturday night in Rabat, Morocco, defeating the hosts 3-2 in front of a passionate home crowd to lift the trophy.In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described the team’s pe…
Remi Tinubu Hails Falcons, Says ‘You’ve Written Your Names In Gold’
First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu has celebrated the Super Falcons for their historic 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, praising the team for lifting the nation’s pride and inspiring millions across the continent. In a congratulatory message released on Saturday, the First Lady described the Falcons’ hard-fought 3-2 victory over hosts Morocco as “remarkable and commendable,” noting that the win r…
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