Super Falcons forward Francisca Ordega has insisted that unresolved financial promises from previous successes will not distract Nigeria’s quest to defend its Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in Morocco.
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The experienced winger acknowledged that some commitments made to the team after winning the previous WAFCON are yet to be fulfilled but stressed that the players remain united and fully focused on their objectives at the continental championship.
“We’re not allowing those issues to distract us. Our focus is on representing Nigeria, defending our title and achieving our goals at this tournament,” Ordega said.
Nigeria enters the competition as the defending champions and record 10-time WAFCON winners, with the tournament also serving as Africa’s qualification route for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
The Super Falcons have qualified for every edition of the Women’s World Cup since the competition was introduced in 1991, making another appearance on football’s biggest stage a key target.
Ordega revealed that securing qualification for the World Cup is the team’s immediate priority before turning full attention to lifting another continental trophy.
“The first target is to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Once we achieve that, it takes some pressure off the team and we can fully concentrate on winning the trophy,” she added.
The veteran forward also identified Ghana as one of the teams capable of challenging Nigeria’s dominance, noting that the growing standard of women’s football across Africa means the Super Falcons cannot afford to underestimate any opponent.
With more than a decade of international experience, Ordega remains one of the senior figures in the squad and believes the blend of experienced players and emerging talents gives Nigeria a strong platform to compete for another continental crown.
The Super Falcons will begin their WAFCON title defence determined to secure an early place at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup before pursuing what would be a record-extending 11th African title, as they look to maintain their status as the continent’s most successful women’s national team.
