Asisat Oshoala has urged Nigerians to rally behind the Super Falcons as they face South Africa in a crucial 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup play-off on Thursday, saying the team needs the nation’s support more than ever with their World Cup hopes at stake.
The Falcons lost their automatic qualification opportunity after a 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Cameroon at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, leaving them with a tougher route to the World Cup.
Nigeria are among four WAFCON quarter-final losers who will contest two knockout play-off matches, with the winners advancing to FIFA’s Intercontinental Play-Off Tournament, where three World Cup tickets will be available.
Oshoala, who acknowledged the disappointment of the Falcons struggle this year, said the players were determined to respond against South Africa and called on Nigerians to remain behind the team.
“The only thing I can say right now is we need their support. The World Cup ticket is at stake, so this is the time when we really need everyone to support the team,” she said.
