Super Falcons head coach, Justine Madugu, remains confident in his team’s ability to clinch the title at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
The Nigerian women’s team will be aiming to extend their continental dominance by securing a 10th WAFCON crown, a feat Madugu refers to as “Mission X.”
“We’re fully aware of our mission, ‘La Decima’ or as popularly called here, ‘Mission X’ That’s the goal: to win our 10th WAFCON title and bring it back home,” Madugu told reporters, signaling the team’s determination ahead of the tournament.
Madugu also underscored the broader significance of their campaign, stressing that success could serve as a breakthrough moment for homegrown coaches.
“This isn’t just about us as a team; it’s also a statement for indigenous coaches. A strong performance could open more doors for local coaches in the future,” he added.
The Super Falcons are still smarting from their narrow loss to South Africa’s Banyana Banyana in the last edition, also held in Morocco, but Madugu is refusing to dwell on the past or buckle under pressure.
“I’m not distracted by anything. We remain focused on the task ahead. Stories will fly, distractions will come, but we won’t let them derail us,” he said.
Nigeria will kick off their WAFCON 2024 campaign against Tunisia on Sunday, July 6, in Casablanca.
