Author: Tumininu Yussuf
For 90 tense minutes before kick-off, Nigeria’s Super Falcons stood on the edge of an unthinkable disaster. Why because, the defending champions knew that another slip could have ended one of African football’s greatest dynasties before the knockout stage even began.
The Super Falcons have spent decades making the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations their kingdom. Now, for the first time in their illustrious history, that remarkable record hangs by a thread.
As the race for a place in the 2026 WAFCON quarter-finals reaches its boiling point, one Chawinga pre-match comment has suddenly become the centre of attention.
Super Falcons head coach, Justin Madugu says his players are more than ready for the challenge as Nigeria’s WAFCON 2026 campaign has reached another defining moment.
The message coming out of the Super Falcons camp could not be clearer, with a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations hanging in the balance.
Former Nigeria international, Duke Udi has launched a scathing attack on African football administration amid the ongoing FIFA, UEFA and Infantino Saga.
The Super Falcons may have stumbled at the start of their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title defence, but former Nigeria winger, Stella Mbachu believes now is not the time for finger-pointing.
According to Eric Chelle, Nigeria’s football future may no longer begin when players earn their first Super Eagles call-up. Instead, it could start years earlier.
For more than 50 minutes, Nigeria’s Super Falcons WAFCON title defence hung by a thread, but Asisat Oshoala’s early strike proved enough to secure a priceless 1-0 victory.
The Super Falcons left their opening game stunned following a shocking defeat to tournament debutants Malawi after arriving at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations carrying the burden of expectation.