Nigeria, the reigning champions of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, don show say dem dey ready to defend their title for Morocco 2026. With 10 continental trophies for their cabinet, the Super Falcons remain the most successful team for the tournament history. Dem don set their eyes on retaining the crown wey dem reclaim for 2024.
Captain Rasheedat Ajibade and head coach Justine Madugu go lead the squad. Madugu, wey take charge after the 2024 victory, don bring calm leadership and tactical balance to the team. Na him guide Nigeria to the title wey restore the Falcons to the top of African women’s football.
For qualification, Nigeria bin beat Benin 3-1 on aggregate for the second round. Dem first win 2-0 away for Cotonou, then draw 1-1 for Abeokuta. Ashleigh Plumptre score for Nigeria, but Yasmine Djibril equalise for Benin. The result don secure another successful qualification campaign for the champions.
Nigeria don land for Group C alongside Zambia, Egypt, and Malawi. Zambia dey emerge as one of the continent’s promising sides, while Egypt and Malawi go also try make their mark. But Nigeria get experience, squad depth, and winning mentality to compete for another title.
Key players include world-class goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, experienced defence, dynamic midfield, and attack led by Ajibade and Asisat Oshoala. Ajibade, wey win Player of the Tournament for 2024, dey combine pace, creativity, and leadership. Other talents like Esther Okoronkwo, Michelle Alozie, and Jennifer Echegini also dey boost the squad.
Nigeria don qualify for every edition since the tournament official launch for 1998. Dem set the benchmark for African women’s football for more than two decades. Now dem dey chase their 11th title for Morocco, wey go further extend their record as the most successful nation.
From Nigeria’s attacking efficiency to Ghizlane Chebbak’s goalscoring exploits, the last three editions don produce memorable performances. For 2018, 2022, and 2024, the statistics don show remarkable numbers. But Nigeria dey focus on the future, with Morocco 2026 as their next target.
As defending champions and Africa’s highest-ranked women’s national team, Nigeria go Morocco with familiar expectations. Group C get competitive challenge, but the Super Falcons get the quality to go deep into the tournament. With Madugu for charge and Ajibade leading, the Falcons dey fly high.
