Gusau’s resignation calls thicken after Super Falcons’ World Cup miss
For a country that has traditionally expected its two senior national teams to be present at the biggest football tournaments, the double failure has become a major talking point. The post Gusau’s resignation calls thicken after Super Falcons’ World Cup miss appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The Nigerian women's national football team, known as the Super Falcons, have been eliminated from the Women's African Football Championship (WAFCON) after losing to South Africa 2-1 in Casablanca, Morocco. The match, held at the Moulay Rachid Stadium, marked the Falcons' third defeat in six encounters with the South African side.
Led by Thembi Kgatlana and Refiloe Jane, South Africa secured their passage into the inter-confederation phase, leaving Nigeria without a World Cup qualification for the 2027 tournament in Brazil. This marks the first time Nigeria has missed the women's World Cup since its inception. Coach Justin Madugu opted to retain goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie despite the poor performance, introducing Francesca Ordega to the lineup.
Asisat Oshoala spearheaded the attack, but the team lacked the necessary edge to overcome South Africa. The match saw two goals for South Africa, with Thembi Kgatlana and Refiloe Jane scoring crucial strikes. The Super Falcons, despite managing a late penalty goal by Christie Ucheibe, could not overcome the deficit and face elimination from the tournament.
Written by urgent.news from Daily Trust's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
