Nigeria’s Tremendous Falcons are set to compete in a difficult Group B on the 2024 Girls’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), scheduled to happen in Morocco from 5 to 26 July 2025.
The group draw, held on the Technical Centre of the Mohamed VI Soccer Advanced in Sale, positioned the Falcons alongside Tunisia, Algeria, and Botswana.
Group B Opponents
Tunisia: Identified for his or her sturdy efficiency, Tunisia reached the quarter-finals within the final WAFCON and will likely be a troublesome contender.
Algeria: The Falcons just lately confirmed their superiority over Algeria, defeating them 2-0 and 4-1 in pleasant matches. They may hope to take care of this manner.
Botswana: Botswana impressed within the qualifiers by knocking out Gabon and will pose a shock problem.
Nigeria’s WAFCON Historical past
The Tremendous Falcons have participated in each version of WAFCON because it started in 1998 and have received the event 9 occasions. Nonetheless, they completed fourth within the final version after dropping to Zambia within the bronze medal match.
Different Teams
- Group A: Hosts Morocco will face Zambia, Senegal, and DR Congo.
- Group C: Defending champions South Africa are drawn with Ghana, Mali, and Tanzania.
The Quest for La Decima
Nigeria is aiming to win their tenth WAFCON title, often known as “La Decima,” and reassert their dominance in African girls’s soccer. With a mixture of skilled gamers and rising stars, the Falcons are prepared for thrilling battles and hope so as to add one other chapter to their storied historical past.
