Nigeria miss Women's World Cup after playoff defeat to South Africa in Casablanca
Nigeria's Super Falcons will not play at the Women's World Cup for the first time, after losing 2-1 to South Africa in a playoff in Casablanca in August.
Nigeria's Super Falcons will not play at the Women's World Cup for the first time, after losing 2-1 to South Africa in a playoff in Casablanca in August. The result is a major setback for the most decorated national side in Africa, which has won at least 10 Wafcon titles. Journalist and lecturer Dr Victor Ademola was at the match in Morocco and said the mood among the players was very difficult, with some visibly emotional and others sitting alone or looking downcast as they boarded the team bus. The Super Falcons' absence comes at a time when prize money for the tournament is rising, raising concerns that the team could fall further behind.
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