WAFCON 2026: Are the Super Falcons Still Africa’s Dominant Force?
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have reached the 2026 WAFCON quarter-finals, but their group-stage displays have sparked concern among fans. Despite a 6–2 win over Egypt, the team looked vulnerable in earlier matches against Malawi and Zambia, raising questions about whether they still possess the dominance that once defined them. Former Super Eagles defender Ifeanyi Udeze said the Falcons must show more hunger, confidence and defensive discipline as the knockout stage begins. Nigeria’s attacking quality remains clear, with Asisat Oshoala, Gift Monday, Uchenna Kanu, Christy Ucheibe, Rasheedat Ajibade and Joy Omewa all scoring against Egypt. However, conceding twice in that match underlined the defensive issues coach Justine Madugu must address before the quarter-final against Cameroon. With Morocco, Zambia, Malawi, Cameroon and South Africa improving their women’s teams, Nigeria can no longer rely on reputation alone. Can the Super Falcons raise their level and retain their WAFCON crown, or is Africa’s long-standing women’s football hierarchy changing?
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