WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Can Win 11th Title In Morocco, Shock The World At Brazil 2027 — Aloma
Retold by Oddsrama · 13 July 2026
Napoleon Aloma, a former coach of Nigeria's U-20 women's team, has backed the Super Falcons to claim their 11th continental crown at the 2026 WAFCON in Morocco and push further than ever before on the world stage. Coach Justin Madugu's 25-player squad, unveiled recently, has impressed Aloma as a "crack squad" capable of delivering gold in North Africa next summer. The former Warri Wolves boss believes this group has genuine potential to go all the way in July–August 2026.
Beyond Morocco, Aloma is eyeing even bigger prizes. He reckons the Falcons have the talent and structure to surpass their 1999 quarter-final finish at the FIFA Women's World Cup when they face Brazil in 2027. Nigeria's women's game has evolved dramatically, with a stronger domestic league and more players based in European clubs — a stark contrast to the men's team's struggles on the world stage. Yet Aloma stressed that silverware and success depend on more than just squad selection.
The coach flagged motivation as critical, pointing to unresolved payment issues. He questioned whether the $150,000 promised to each player after their 2025 WAFCON triumph in Morocco has actually been paid, and urged the NFF and National Sports Commission to keep their word. "Once these issues are properly and promptly addressed, then expect the Super Falcons to excel," he said. Without financial security and respect from the federation, even talented squads struggle to peak when it matters most.
Nigeria faces Zambia, Egypt, and Malawi in Group C. A successful WAFCON campaign would boost confidence heading into Brazil 2027, where the quarter-final barrier — standing since 1999 — suddenly feels breakable. For punters tracking the Falcons' journey, watch how the federation handles its obligations; nothing kills momentum faster than broken promises.
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