WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Are Poised to Capture Their 11th Championship in Morocco, Ready to Surprise the Globe at Brazil 2027 — Aloma

Former coach of the Nigeria U-20 Women’s National Team, Napoleon Aloma, has voiced his belief that the Super Falcons will secure their record-extending 11th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in Morocco and will aim to surpass their quarter-final performance from the FIFA Women’s World Cup at the 2027 edition in Brazil, as reported by Completesports.com.

Super Falcons Possess the Quality to Triumph at WAFCON

Last weekend, head coach Justin Madugu announced his 25-player roster for the 2026 WAFCON, which is set to take place in Morocco from July 25 to August 16, 2026.

Commenting on the lineup, Aloma referred to it as an “exceptional squad” that not only has the potential to defend their African title but also to exceed the team’s quarter-final achievement from the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

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“That’s an impressive selection by Coach Madugu. It’s a team that inspires confidence that they can go all the way in the championship in Morocco and bring home the title,” Aloma, who has also coached Warri Wolves, stated with assurance.

Super Falcons Require Strong Motivation for Success

Aloma acknowledged that Nigeria is rich in talent within women’s football but emphasized that motivation is essential for the team’s success.

“Undoubtedly, there is a wealth of talent in the country regarding football, including women’s football.

“Then we must address motivation. Will the NFF and the National Sports Commission fulfill their roles as they have in the past?
“Occasionally, we hear of unmet promises and unpaid allowances. I am uncertain if the $150,000 pledged to each player after their 2025 WAFCON victory in Morocco has been disbursed. Once these concerns are effectively and swiftly resolved, we can expect the Super Falcons to thrive.”

Women’s Football Has Progressed Globally

When asked about Nigeria's difficulties in translating their dominance in African women’s football to the international arena, Aloma noted that the women's game is advancing rapidly on a global scale but believes Nigeria now has the infrastructure to compete at the highest level.

“We are quickly catching up with the rest of the world in women’s football. We now have the proper frameworks established — a robust women’s football league and, importantly, seasoned players, as many of our footballers are now playing in Europe.

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“Moreover, we have participated in every edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, unlike the men’s team, which has failed to qualify three times.

“In 1999 in the United States, Nigeria made it to the quarter-finals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.”

However, the team, under the guidance of Ismaila Mabo at the time, lost 4-3 to Brazil in a thrilling golden-goal quarter-final.

Aloma is confident that the Super Falcons have the capability to surpass that achievement at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.

The Super Falcons are drawn in Group C for the 2026 WAFCON, alongside Zambia, Egypt, and Malawi.