As the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) enters the quarterfinal stage, with Nigeria’s Super Falcons preparing for a pivotal encounter against Zambia’s Copper Queens, the Chairman of the Interim Management Committee of the Unified Supporters Club, Prince Vincent Okumagba has expressed optimism of Falcons coming out victorious.
Speaking with newsmen via telephone ahead of the crucial match scheduled for the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca, Morocco, on Friday, July 18, at 19:00 local time, Okumagba said “We are going to play our best match of the tournament so far tomorrow.”
Ensuring adequate support for the Nigerian ladies, He hinted that some of the supporters are departing via Air Marco on Thursday evening ahead of the game.
“Unfortunately we do not have sponsors and those in authority are yet to do anything financially to support us. We have visa for some members but no flight tickets. But with much individual efforts, some people are leaving today (Thursday) led by the Kwara State chapter chairman of the supporters club Architect Olubunmi Komolafe Dickson popularly known as Dickalo.”
“He will be assisted by Solomon edem from Akwa Ibom State,” Okumagba added, stressing that he’s quite optimistic that the Super Falcons will overpowered the Zambian, hence other members can join them for the semifinal game.
Nigeria’s biggest concern is goal conversion despite dominating possession and territory, the Super Falcons have struggled to make it count, while Zambia’s defensive organization remains vulnerable under sustained pressure. Their 3-2 victory over Senegal exposed moments of defensive fragility that Nigeria will look to exploit.
