Former Super Falcons midfielder, Ngozi Okobi, has thrown her weight behind the Nigerian women’s national team, expressing confidence in their ability to secure a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title in Morocco.
The Falcons, nine-time champions of the competition, are set to clash with defending champions South Africa in a highly anticipated semi-final fixture on Tuesday.
Nigeria stormed into the last four with an emphatic 5-0 demolition of Zambia’s Copper Queens in the quarter-finals last Friday.
Their next challenge is a formidable South African side, who edged Senegal on penalties after a tightly contested quarter-final match.
Okobi, who played a key role in Nigeria’s WAFCON triumphs in 2010, 2014, 2016, and 2018, believes the current squad has what it takes to complete “Mission X.”
“Mission X is so possible, we’ve got very good players right now who can get the job done ☑️,” the 31-year-old posted on X.
The Falcons will be seeking revenge against South Africa, who handed them a 2-1 defeat in the group stage of the 2022 WAFCON. However,
Nigeria has history on their side,the last time both sides met at this stage of the competition was in 2016, with the Falcons emerging 1-0 victors.
Under the guidance of coach Justin Madugu, the Nigerian ladies have impressed in Morocco so far, netting nine goals without conceding any.
