By Dayo Awoniyi
Nigeria goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has issued a strong call to her teammates, urging them to approach the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with complete focus and commitment as Nigeria seeks to reclaim its continental dominance.
Nnadozie’s message comes after the team’s semi-final exit in the previous edition, where they were defeated by hosts Morocco.
As Nigeria prepares for the upcoming tournament, Nnadozie emphasized the importance of taking their Group B opponents — Algeria, Tunisia, and Botswana — seriously.
“People might think it’s a manageable group, but the reality is very different,” Nnadozie told CAF Media. “Women’s football has grown tremendously. Every team is getting better, working harder, and investing in development.”
She also cautioned against complacency, noting that surprises in past tournaments show no team can be underestimated.
“This group is tricky, and we must treat it with the seriousness it deserves. Qualification won’t be handed to us; we’ll have to earn it through hard work and discipline,” Nnadozie added.
With a clear determination to reclaim their dominance on the African stage, the Super Falcons are gearing up for a focused and competitive campaign in WAFCON 2024.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
