Our ultimate goal is to qualify for WAFCON 2026 – Nigeria coach Justine Madugu ahead of Benin clash

Head coach of the Super Falcons of Nigeria, Justine Madugu has set sights on securing qualification to the 2026 Women’s African Cup of Nations tournament.

The Super Falcons, who are chasing their fifteenth WAFCON qualification head into the return clash in Abeokuta with a 2-0 advantage after triumphing in the first leg clash.

Despite the away win, Justine Madugu has stressed the importance of staying focused ahead of the return leg against the Amazons of Benin on home turf on Tuesday.

The first-leg clash at Stade Kégué in Lomé saw Chinwendu Ihezuo and Esther Okoronkwo score for the defending African champions, giving them a comfortable lead. Despite this, Madugu remains cautious and is preparing her squad for a tough encounter.

“We are looking forward to a tough game from the Beninoise, but we will be ready by putting up a strong performance. Our ultimate goal is to qualify for the 2026 Women’s AFCON, defend our title, and earn a place at the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil,” Madugu said in a statement shared by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

The decisive second leg will take place on Tuesday in Abeokuta, with the aggregate winner advancing to the 2026 WAFCON finals in Morocco, scheduled from March 17 to April 3, 2026.