{"id":120102,"date":"2025-06-26T13:57:41","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T12:57:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=120102"},"modified":"2025-06-26T13:57:41","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T12:57:41","slug":"super-falcons-land-in-morocco-set-sights-on-wafcon-glory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/super-falcons-land-in-morocco-set-sights-on-wafcon-glory\/","title":{"rendered":"Super Falcons Land in Morocco, Set Sights On WAFCON Glory"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">By Oscar Okhifo<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Nigeria\u2019s senior women\u2019s national football team, the Super Falcons, have landed in Casablanca, Morocco, to begin their quest for dominance at the 2025 Women\u2019s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), aiming to reclaim their position as the queens of African football.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The nine-time African champions touched down in Morocco\u2019s commercial capital on Wednesday night, flying in from Lisbon, Portugal, where they had been camped for several weeks in preparation for the tournament.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The team\u2019s arrival in Casablanca marks the final stage of their preparations as they join other participating nations ahead of the continental showdown.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Led by American Head Coach Randy Waldrum, the Falcons will be looking to reclaim the title they last won in 2018, after a disappointing fourth-place finish at the 2022 edition also hosted by Morocco, where South Africa emerged champions.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Nigerian squad, a mix of experienced internationals and promising young talents, is brimming with confidence following a successful training tour in Europe. Team captain Onome Ebi, making what may be her final appearance at a major tournament, said the team is determined to bring the trophy home.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cWe are here with one goal which is to win. The disappointment of 2022 is behind us. We\u2019ve trained hard and we\u2019re ready to give it everything,\u201d Ebi stated before the team\u2019s departure from Lisbon.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Star players like Barcelona\u2019s Asisat Oshoala, Atletico Madrid\u2019s Rasheedat Ajibade, and Leicester City\u2019s Ashleigh Plumptre are expected to play key roles in Nigeria\u2019s campaign. Several new faces, including home-based standouts, also made the final squad, reflecting Coach Waldrum\u2019s attempt to blend experience with youthful energy.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Nigeria has been drawn into a competitive group for the tournament, with fixtures expected to begin shortly. The Super Falcons are confident they can navigate the group stages and mount a serious challenge for the title.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has assured the team of maximum support throughout the competition, with President Ibrahim Gusau stating that the Government and football-loving Nigerians are solidly behind the team.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">With kickoff just days away, expectations are high across the nation. The Super Falcons carry with them not only the hopes of reclaiming the title but also the pride of a football-loving country eager to witness history being made. 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