Nigeria star Esther Okoronkwo backs Super Falcons to secure record-extending eleventh WAFCON title

Super Falcons star Esther Okoronkwo has expressed strong confidence that Nigeria can clinch a record-extending 11th title at the upcoming 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

The West African women football heavyweights triumphed over Benin 3-1 on aggregate to secure qualification to the tournament scheduled for next year.

Nigeria will travel to Morocco as defending champions. The team, led by Randy Waldrum, will be aiming to maintain Nigeria’s dominance in African women’s football.

In an interview with Channels Television’s Sports, Okoronkwo stated that the team’s ambition of the Super Eagles is clear – to win the title again.

“Yes. With Nigeria, everything is possible for sure,” said the AFC Toronto forward, who has become known for her creativity and key assists in the national team.

She emphasized that the Super Falcons are not going to Morocco just to participate but to compete for glory.

“We’re not going there to not want to win or just go there for vibes. We want to win the 11th [WAFCON title] for sure,” she added confidently.

Okoronkwo’s statement reflects the winning mindset within the Super Falcons camp. Nigeria remains the most successful team in WAFCON history, with ten titles already to their name.