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Nigeria women's football 2026 – Super Falcons campaign

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During the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, the Super Falcons secured a quarter-final berth after a 6–2 victory over Egypt in their final Group C match. Goals were scored by Asisat Oshoala, Gift Monday, Uchenna Kanu, Christy Ucheibe, Rasheedat Ajibade, and Joy Omewa. Despite the win, Nigeria finished second in the group behind Malawi, following a previous 3–2 loss to Malawi and a 1–0 win over Zambia. In conjunction with the tournament, the team launched the “Mission X” legacy project, distributing training kits and equipment to approximately 150 grassroots female football teams across Nigeria. Players Rasheedat Ajibade and Halimatu Ayinde stated the initiative aimed to “use our victory to inspire the next generation.” Nigeria’s campaign ended in the quarter-finals following a 1–0 defeat by Cameroon. This loss led to a high-stakes qualifying playoff for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Casablanca, where Nigeria lost 2–1 to South Africa’s Banyana Banyana. After a scoreless first half, Thembi Kgatlana scored in the 56th minute, followed by a second goal from Refiloe Jane in the 77th minute. Although Christy Ucheibe converted a stoppage-time penalty after Jane received a red card for a handball, the result was insufficient. The defeat marks a historic turning point, as it ends the Super Falcons’ streak of qualifying for every Women’s World Cup since 1991. Head coach Justine Madugu issued a public apology to the nation, accepting responsibility for the team’s ~~performance~~ performance, citing individual errors and ~~the missed opportunity.~~ poor conversion rates.

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