Former Tremendous Falcons star Maureen Madu has expressed robust confidence in Nigeria’s possibilities of retaining their continental crown when the 2026 Girls’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) kicks off.
Talking on the Tremendous Falcons’ prospects, Madu acknowledged that Nigeria’s standing as Africa’s most profitable girls’s group means they may stay the goal for different nations, however insisted the Falcons have the standard, expertise and mentality to rise above the problem.
“Different international locations will certainly work tougher to beat Nigeria as a result of we’re the group to beat,” Madu stated. “However the Tremendous Falcons are a powerful and extremely motivated aspect, and champions all the time discover a technique to win.”
The previous midfielder famous that ladies’s soccer throughout Africa has continued to enhance, with a number of international locations investing closely in improvement and competitiveness.
Nevertheless, she believes Nigeria’s pedigree, depth and successful tradition give them an edge heading into the match.
“African groups are getting higher and stronger, however when it issues most, the champions often prevail,” she added.
Madu additionally emphasised the significance of preparation, unity and focus, urging the group to stay grounded regardless of their previous success.
The Tremendous Falcons head into the 2026 WAFCON as defending champions, aiming to increase their dominance on the continent and additional cement their legacy as Africa’s most adorned girls’s nationwide group.
