Nigeria's Super Falcons, the most successful team in Women's Africa Cup of Nations history with nine titles, face a challenging return to the tournament in Morocco. Despite their top rank in Africa and a strong historical record of 48 wins from 61 matches, recent struggles have marred their image. Interim head coach Justin Madugu is optimistic about the squad's potential, aiming for another championship. With significant roster changes and past disappointments, the upcoming competition serves as a crucial test for the team's resilience and capability to restore their legacy.
The Super Falcons have racked up 48 wins from 61 games across 12 editions of the finals since 1998, but the team's aura of invincibility has faded in recent years despite remaining the top-ranked side in Africa.
Interim head coach Justin Madugu expressed confidence in the team's potential, stating, "Our objective is to win the trophy and come back to Nigeria with it."
Madugu acknowledged that his squad is a "work in progress", with almost half of the players from 2022 not involved in the current lineup.
Nigeria lost three matches at the last tournament - to eventual champions South Africa, Morocco and Zambia - and slumped to a fourth-place finish, matching their worst ever Wafcon performance.
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