Justine Madugu, the head coach of the Super Falcons, the current African women’s champions, has confirmed that the champions, Nigeria, will not take anything for granted against their less-adulated western neighbors and expect a challenging match against the Amazons of Bénin Republic in Abeokuta today. Chinwendu Ihezuo and Esther Okoronkwo gave the 10-time champions a 2-0 victory away from home in the first leg, but the coach is concerned the Amazons might arrive in the Ogun State capital more prepared than they were at the Stade Kégué in Lome on FridayWith the ultimate goal of qualifying to the 2026 Women AFCON, where we want to keep our title and further qualify for the World Cup in Brazil in 2027, we will be prepared for the challenging match against the Beninoise. With roughly ten professional players from Germany, Morocco, France, and Equatorial Guinea, the Amazons performed admirably in the first leg, highlighting the dangers of undervaluing any African team at this time. “We are not letting anything happen by accident or taking anything for granted. We’ll be prepared to give it our best in order to winThe Super Falcons will probably field the same team as they did in the first leg in the capital of Togo three days ago, with captain Rasheedat Ajibade, Deborah Abiodun, and Taiwo Afolabi holding the midfield position and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie in goal and Michelle Alozie, Osinachi Ohale, Tosin Demehin, and Ashley Plumptre in rearguard. In addition to six-time Africa Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala, Joy Omewa, and Kafayat Mafisere, Madugu should prioritize Ihezuo, Okoronkwo, and Folashade Ijamilusi. Starting at 4 p.m., the match will take place at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta. The winner of the overall match will receive a ticket to the 14th Women Africa Cup of Nations, which Morocco will host from March 17 to April 3, 2026.
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