Chiamaka Nnadozie, the Super Falcons goalkeeper, believes Nigeria still has a path to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, even after missing out on an automatic spot at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
The team must now navigate a play-off series, starting with a critical match against South Africa’s Banyana Banyana this Thursday. The victor of this game will continue along the qualification pathway for a position in the international competition.
On Tuesday, Nnadozie posted a message of perseverance on Instagram to her fans and squad. She highlighted her appreciation for their progress while admitting the recent outcome was not ideal. She emphasized the need to clear one final hurdle to maintain their World Cup ambitions.
Losing to South Africa would mean Nigeria fails to reach the Women’s World Cup for the first time since their inception in 1991. Nigeria has been a fixture at the tournament for over thirty years and continues to be among Africa’s most prominent football nations.
