World football governing body, FIFA, has congratulated the Super Falcons of Nigeria for securing a place in next year’s women’s World Cup.
World football governing body, FIFA, has congratulated the Super Falcons of Nigeria for securing a place in next year’s women’s World Cup.
The feat meant the Falcons will be making a ninth consecutive appearance at the global showpiece.
Nigeria knocked out the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in the quarter-final of the WAFCON on Thursday to book a place at the World Cup.
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Forward, Rasheedat Ajibe, who plays for Atletico Madrid of Spain scored the solitary goal of the match when he headed home a cross from Ifeoma Onumonu to secure the win.
The Falcons are set to play hosts Morocco on Monday in the semi-final.
Reacting to the qualification, FIFA wrote on its Twitter handle, “Nine in a row. 🔥You absolutely love to see it. 🇳🇬 .
“Congratulations, @NGSuper_Falcons!“
Banyana Banyana of South Africa picked a second World Cup ticket following their 1-0 win against Tunisia on Thursday.
Source: CompleteSports