Former African champion is aiming for the title he lost in Morocco last year
Nigeria’s Super Falcons are scheduled to face Cape Verde in the second qualifying round of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng reported.
This exciting duel will be held on the heels of Cape Verde’s resounding victory over Liberia, giving them the privilege of going head-to-head with the African powerhouse.
For Cape Verde, the path to this important matchup was paved with a huge two-game 6-2 aggregate victory over Liberia in the first round of the qualifying play-offs.
Their determination was evident as they followed up last week’s 3-0 win in Praia with a 3-2 win in the second leg in Monrovia on Tuesday night.
Meanwhile, the Super Falcons quickly advanced to the second round. The situation arose after Sao Tome and Principe withdrew from the first leg, giving Nigeria a bye.
Nigeria, a powerhouse in women’s football on the African continent, has an impressive record having won the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations nine times.
Her consistency shines on the world stage, securing her spot in each FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament, and making it to the finals of the last tournament.
In stark contrast, Cape Verde, ranked 133rd in the world, are relative newcomers to the world of international women’s football.
You need to qualify for the Women’s African Cup of Nations, the Olympics, or the FIFA World Cup.
Nigeria and Cape Verde will meet in December to vie for a coveted spot in the 2024 African Women’s Cup of Nations, hosted by Morocco.
