Super Falcons midfielder Toni Payne has said Nigeria are targeting back-to-back Women’s Africa Cup of Nations titles in Morocco, insisting the country’s standing as the “Giants of Africa” comes with an expectation to defend the crown the team won two years ago, Saturday PUNCH reports.
The Inter Milan midfielder, who was part of the Nigeria squad that lifted the 2024 title, discussed the Super Falcons’ title defence, the significance of the tournament for African women’s football, and what winning another trophy would mean for the team, in an exclusive interview with FIFPRO.
She praised the calibre of talent emerging across the continent ahead of the competition.
“We know all of the amazing, talented women that have come out of Africa. It is amazing football to watch. I think in Africa we play such a distinct type of football. It will be an exciting one because it is for qualifying for the World Cup,” Payne said.
Speaking on Nigeria’s reputation in African football, Payne said the Super Falcons carried the weight of expectation into every tournament they entered.
