Oluwatosin Demehin Eyes WAFCON Title Defence After Dream Debut Triumph

Nigeria defender Oluwatosin Demehin has reflected on the unforgettable experience of winning the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in her debut appearance for Nigeria, describing the achievement as a major confidence booster that continues to inspire her performances.

The Galatasaray defender said lifting the trophy with the 10-time African champions remains one of the proudest moments of her career and has strengthened her belief in what can be achieved through hard work and teamwork.

“Winning the WAFCON title in my first tournament with the Super Falcons makes me feel truly special,” Demehin said. “It has given me tremendous confidence whenever I represent Nigeria, whether in a single match or a major tournament. That experience showed me the rewards of dedication and unity.”

She added that the success continues to fuel her determination to improve and contribute to the team’s ambitions as they prepare to defend their continental crown in Morocco.

“That victory motivates me to keep developing, support the team in every way possible, and fight alongside my teammates to retain our title.”

Since starring at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, Demehin has established herself as a key figure in Nigeria’s defence. She also played a pivotal role in the Super Falcons’ successful “Mission X” campaign that saw them reclaim the African title in Morocco.

Looking ahead to the expanded 16-team WAFCON tournament, Demehin expects a much tougher competition but believes the Super Falcons possess the quality and experience needed to emerge victorious once again.

“The competition will be more challenging because many African teams have improved significantly. We are determined to succeed, but we must remain disciplined in defence, control the midfield, and be clinical in front of goal.”

Meanwhile, the Super Falcons’ camp in Casablanca received another boost as AS Roma forward Omorinsola Babajide travelled to join the squad on Thursday evening, increasing the number of players in camp to 12. Her arrival followed that of newly signed Inter Milan Women midfielder Toni Payne, who linked up with the team earlier in the day.

Samuel Ahmadu

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.

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