By Oluwadamilola Olaleye
Nigeria’s next opponents at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), Algeria, could face disciplinary action as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) investigates alleged breaches of its statutes and tournament regulations.
CAF confirmed it has opened a formal inquiry into possible violations committed during the ongoing tournament, though specific details have not yet been made public.
The governing body emphasized its commitment to maintaining the integrity and proper conduct of WAFCON in accordance with its rules.
Algeria, who currently sit on four points after two group matches, are pushing for a place in the quarter-finals. Any sanction could significantly impact their chances of progressing to the knockout stage.
Meanwhile, the Super Falcons, who secured qualification to the quarter-finals with back-to-back wins—including a commanding victory over Botswana—will face Algeria in their final Group B match on Sunday evening at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium.
Although the tie is a dead rubber for Nigeria in terms of qualification, the nine-time champions are expected to push for a win to finish top of the group.
CAF has not yet provided a timeline for the conclusion of the investigation or any potential disciplinary measures.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He began his career 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.
