Super Falcons coach, Randy Waldrum says Nigeria has the squad to retain the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations later this year in Morocco.
The defending champions will face perennial rivals Banyana Banyana of South Africa, as well as two debutants, Botswana and Burundi in Group C of the tournament.
Waldrum said, “I’ve said all along, I feel strongly about this group of players
that we have.
“You know, I’ve had a year now to look at probably 40 or 50 different players. And I think now we’ve narrowed that group down and I feel very strong and comfortable about this group, I believe in them.
“So obviously, I think our chances of being champions once again is very strong. And of course, we also understand we have to be prepared properly.”
The Super Falcons will open their campaign against South Africa on July 4, before confronting Botswana and Burundi.
The tournament will also serve as the African qualifiers for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup which will be hosted by Australia and New Zealand.
The four semi-finalists from the Women’s AFCON will qualify for the Women’s World Cup.
The nine-time champions are also looking to maintain their record of having qualified to play at every FIFA Women’s World Cup since it began in 1991.
