Nigeria has qualified for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after a 3-1 aggregate win over neighbours Benin Republic.
The Super Falcons drew 1-1 with the Amazons of the Benin Republic in the second leg of the qualifier played on Tuesday in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
However, a 0-2 victory in the reverse fixture in Lome, Togo, courtesy of goals from Esther Okoronkwo and Chinwendu Ihezuo, was enough to secure Nigeria’s ticket for the tournament with a 3-1 aggregate win.
Defender Ashleigh Plumptre headed in from a brilliant Okoronkwo corner to give Nigeria the lead at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Ogun.
It was the Al-Ittihad star’s first goal for the Super Falcons since moving from England to Nigeria in 2017.
The visitors drew level in the 61st minute, thanks to a goal from Yasmine Djibril, but, it was too late for the Amazons to stage a fight back
Nigeria won the last WAFCON after a heroic comeback against hosts Morocco, a record-extending 10th title for the Super Falcons.
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