File: Executive Committee member of the Nigeria Football Federation and FIFA Media Committee member, Aisha Falode
Executive Committee member of the Nigeria Football Federation and FIFA Media Committee member Aisha Falode has expressed confidence that the Super Falcons will recover from their shock defeat to Malawi and remain on course to win a record-extending 11th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title in Morocco.
The defending champions suffered a surprise 3-2 defeat to Malawi in their opening Group C fixture in Rabat on Tuesday, a result that handed the Southern Africans one of the biggest victories in their history and put Nigeria under early pressure in the tournament.
Despite the setback, Falode insisted the loss would not define a team that has built its reputation on resilience and consistency over several decades.
“The Super Falcons have earned the trust, admiration, and unwavering respect of Nigerians through decades of excellence, resilience, and an enduring commitment to our nation’s colours. They are champions not only because of the trophies they have won, but because of the character, courage, and determination they have consistently displayed every time they step onto the pitch in service of Nigeria,” she said.
