House Committee on Sports Commends Super Falcons' Early Quarterfinal Qualification

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PRESS STATEMENT 

House Committee on Sports Commends Super Falcons' Early Quarterfinal Qualification

By Niyi Busari 

The House of Representatives Committee on Sports has commended the Super Falcons for their impressive start at the ongoing 2025 African Women’s Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, where they became the first team to secure a place in the quarterfinals.

Nigeria, nine-time continental champions, began their Group B campaign with a commanding 3-0 win over Tunisia and followed it up with a gritty 1-0 victory against Botswana on Thursday. With two wins from two matches, the Super Falcons have booked their place in the last eight of the competition.

Reacting to the team’s qualification, the Chairman of the House Committee on Sports, Hon. Kabiru Amadu, expressed confidence in the squad’s ability to reclaim the title they last lifted in 2018.

"Slowly but surely, the best team in Africa is progressing toward winning a tenth continental title," the lawmaker representating Gusau/Tsafe Federal Constituency stated. "Winning their first two matches in dominant fashion shows their seriousness and capability. The Super Falcons are clearly focused on reclaiming their crown."

He further emphasized the nation’s united support for the team:

"The Federal Government, the National Sports Commission, the Nigeria Football Federation, and over 180 million Nigerians are fully behind the team. We are confident they can go all the way to the final and lift the trophy after a seven-year wait."

The Super Falcons are scheduled to play their final group stage match against Algeria on Sunday, July 13, 2025. As the first team to seal qualification, Nigeria is yet to discover their quarterfinal opponent, with the knockout fixtures slated for Friday and Saturday.

Hon. Amadu concluded by praising the quality and depth of the team, expressing optimism that the current squad has what it takes to restore Nigeria’s dominance in African women’s football.