WAFCON 2026: Nigeria ready to defend their continental crown
Having previously served in various technical roles within the national team set-up, Madugu guided Nigeria to the TotalEnergies CAF Women's AFCON title in 2024, restoring the Super Falcons to the top of African women's football.
Nickname: Super FalconsAppearances: 14Last appearance: 2024Best finish: Champions (1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2024)FIFA Ranking: 36thCAF Ranking: 1stHead Coach: Justine MaduguRoad to the TournamentNigeria secured qualification for the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 by defeating Benin 3-1 on aggregate in the second round of qualifying.
Nigeria will be chasing an 11th Women's Africa Cup of Nations title in Morocco, further extending their record as the competition's most successful nation.
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