Toni Payne: Super Falcons Ready for Pressure of Defending WAFCON Title
Super Falcons midfielder Toni Payne says the team is prepared for the expectations that come with defending Nigeria’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title in Morocco. Nigeria enter the 2026 WAFCON as reigning champions after winning a record 10th title in 2024. An 11th continental crown and a place at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup are at stake. Payne said representing the Super Falcons carries the weight of Nigeria’s “Giants of Africa” reputation, but the players are ready to embrace the pressure. She described the 2024 triumph as a defining moment, especially for players who won their first WAFCON title with the team.
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