Toni Payne sets Super Falcons’ sights on back-to-back WAFCON glory
As the countdown to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations gathers momentum, Super Falcons midfielder Toni Payne has sent a strong message to Nigeria’s continental rivals: the defending champions are heading to Morocco with only one objective; to retain their crown.” Her comments underline the increasing competitiveness of African women’s football, where nations such as Morocco, South Africa, Zambia and Ghana have invested heavily in player development and are now capable of challenging Nigeria’s long-standing supremacy.
Nigeria’s unrivalled pedigree in African women’s football means expectations are never negotiable, and the Inter Milan midfielder insists the team’s identity as the “Giants of Africa” demands nothing less than another title-winning campaign.
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