Nigeria’s Super Falcons now know where the next two Women’s World Cup tournaments will take place.
FIFA confirmed on Thursday that the United States will host the 2031 edition, while England will take charge in 2035.
Africa’s qualification pathway remains tied to the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with the semifinalists from the 2030 and 2034 editions expected to qualify unless FIFA expands the tournament.
The governing body is in discussions to increase the Women’s World Cup to 48 teams, which could see Africa’s slots rise. Nigeria, the continent’s most dominant side, have never missed a World Cup since the tournament’s inception in 1991.
Super Falcons left in an uncertain place ahead of WAFCON
Despite NFF President Ibrahim Gusau’s promises to utilize international windows for friendlies, two have passed without action.
Nigeria’s last match was a 2-1 loss to France in November 2024, following back-to-back wins over Algeria in October. Since then, silence.
Super Falcons left in the cold.
WAFCON is coming (July 5–26), Nigeria is in Group B with Tunisia, Botswana & Algeria.
But guess what? All our opponents have played this year, except Nigeria.
This makes no sense. If they struggle, don’t blame the players, blame those in charge pic.twitter.com/DSCjGiezIM
— Dr. Victor Ademola (@AdemolaVictorTv) March 28, 2025
With just four months until WAFCON in Morocco, the most decorated national team in Africa have no scheduled games, no clear plan, and no visible urgency from the Nigeria Football Federation. The lack of preparation raises doubts about their ability to reclaim the title they last won in 2018.
Unlike the one that precedes the World Cup, this WAFCON does not serve as a World Cup qualifier. Instead, the 2026 edition will determine Africa’s representatives for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
However, Nigeria’s rich history demands more than just qualification, they expect to win.
