Former Nigeria Women’s U-17 team coach Bala Nkiyu has expressed confidence in the Super Falcons' prospects for the 2024 Women's Africa Football Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
His optimism follows Sao Tome and Principe's withdrawal from the WAFCON qualifiers, automatically advancing the Super Falcons to the second round. Nkiyu sees this as an opportunity for the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to provide the necessary support and preparation for the women's national team ahead of the next qualifiers stage.
Nkiyu believes that the delay in appointing a coach for the Nigeria Women’s team shouldn't hinder the Super Falcons' performance. "Any coach who takes charge of the Super Falcons will have a complete team to work with," he emphasized.
He also pointed out that the team already possesses a strong and complete squad, as demonstrated by their impressive performance in the Women's World Cup. According to him, "The Super Falcons have the best squad to secure the Women's Nations Cup ticket. We already have a complete team that can compete against any team in the world, based on their performance at the World Cup."