Nigeria’s Super Falcons goalkeeper and vice-captain Chiamaka Nnadozie says the team has moved past its opening defeat to Malawi and is now focused on its next match against Zambia at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Nnadozie comments follow Nigeria’s 3-2 loss to the debutants in the group stage at Al Madina Stadium in Rabat on Tuesday night. With the setback affecting the Super Falcons’ qualification standing, she says the squad has reviewed the mistakes from the match and has trained with the aim of correcting those lapses. Nnadozie adds that the team’s mindset is to rebound and execute its game plan against the Copper Queens of Zambia. She describes Zambia as a strong side with quality players, but says Nigeria is prepared and not intimidated. The reports state Nigeria plays Zambia in its second group fixture on Saturday at 9 pm in Rabat. The tournament also serves as a qualifier for the 2027 Women’s World Cup, with the semi-finalists guaranteed automatic qualification.
Nnadozie says Super Falcons move on from Malawi defeat ahead of Zambia clash
Nigeria’s Super Falcons goalkeeper and vice-captain Chiamaka Nnadozie says the team has moved past its opening defeat to Malawi and is now focused on its next match against Zambia at the 2026 Women’s...
- Chiamaka Nnadozie says the Super Falcons have put their Malawi defeat behind them and focus on the next match.
- Nigeria lost 3-2 to debutants Malawi in their opening group game at Al Madina Stadium in Rabat on Tuesday.
- Nnadozie says the team has reviewed mistakes from the loss and has trained to improve before the Zambia match.
- The Super Falcons play Zambia in their second group fixture in Rabat on Saturday at 9 pm, seeking points after the opener.
- WAFCON 2026 also functions as a qualifier for the 2027 Women’s World Cup, with semi-finalists assured spots.
Chiamaka Nnadozie, Super Falcons goalkeeper and vice-captain, says the team has put their disappointing 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) opener loss to Malawi behind it. The goalkeeper said Falcons are fully focused on bouncing back against Zambia in their second Group C fixture, which is billed for 9 pm on Saturday. The defending champions suffered a shocking 3-2 defeat to Malawi in their opening group game on Tuesday, leaving them under pressure to secure a positive result to keep their qualification hopes on track. Speaking during the pre-match press conference on Friday, Nnadozie assured Nigerian fans that the squad has undertaken a thorough review of the lapses that led to Tuesday’s defeat. She emphasised that the team’s mindset is firmly set on redemption and execution on the pitch. “We’ve learned from our mistakes. Now it’s about making things right,” Nnadozie said. “We know what is expected of us, and every player in camp understands the magnitude of this game. We have analysed where things went wrong against Malawi, worked hard on the training pitch, and our focus is entirely on taking all three points against Zambia.” Addressing the challenge posed by the Copper Queens, Nnadozie expressed complete confidence in the squad’s preparation and collective resolve to get their campaign back on track. “Zambia is a strong side with quality players, but we are Nigeria. We respect them, but we are not afraid of any team. The mood in camp remains positive, and everyone is ready to go out there and execute the game plan.” The Super Falcons will look to claim their first points of the tournament when they take on Zambia on Saturday in Rabat. The 2026 WAFCON also doubles as the qualifier for the 2027 Women’s World Cup, with all four semi-finalists assured automatic tickets to the global event.
5 hours agoSuper Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie says the players have put behind them the defeat to Malawi, and are firmly focused on the game the Copper Queens of Zambia. The defending champions suffered a shocking 3-2 loss to the debutants in their opening Group B encounter at the Al Madina Stadium, Rabat on Tuesday night. Justine […] WAFCON 2026: Nnadozie shifts focus to Zambia after Malawi setback
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