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AFCON 2025: Super Falcons Of Nigeria Rally Behind Super Eagles Ahead Of Crucial Match [Video]

The Super Falcons have lent their unwavering support to the Super Eagles, sharing a heartfelt message to boost morale ahead of the men’s national team’s clash with Mexico at 9 p.m. tonight.

In a brief video released online on Wednesday, the women’s national team conveyed their confidence in Nigeria’s senior men’s side, assuring them of full support and prayers as they continue their campaign.

The Super Falcons encouraged the Eagles to trust one another, stay resilient, and play a safe, injury-free game, reminding them that millions of Nigerians are cheering them on.

They said in part, “Hello Super Eagles, this is from Super Falcons wishing you good luck in your game. We believe in you, we trust you, and we are praying for you.

“You have the backing of the Super Falcons, you have the backing of 250 million plus back home in Nigeria cheering you on this journey.

“We believe in you, we trust you, and we know you’re going to make us proud. Wishing you guys an injury-free game. God’s strength.”

Meanwhile, the Super Falcons themselves will find out their opponents at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday. The draw ceremony, organised by CAF, will take place in Rabat, Morocco.

This edition will feature 16 nations for the first time, with Morocco hosting the biennial tournament for the third consecutive time. Nigeria will join hosts Morocco, along with Algeria, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zambia.

 
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