Nigeria will beat South Africa to crown, says Ucheibe

Benfica huge title, Christy Ucheibe, is assured that the Immense Falcons will reclaim the Ladies people’s Africa Cup of International locations (WAFCON) crown from holders South Africa, soccernet.ng experiences.

The 2025 WAFCON kicks off in Morocco on July 5 with anticipation constructing around Nigeria’s quest for a describe-extending tenth continental title.

Nigeria are the most winning nation within the history of the competition with 9 titles, nonetheless the Immense Falcons had been left chasing shadows in 2022 when South Africa claimed the trophy for the first time ever.

The Bayana Bayana are aiming to change into the first personnel varied than Nigeria to handle shut the WAFCON trophy serve-to-serve.

Nonetheless Ucheibe thinks that might perhaps perhaps perhaps not happen with Nigeria around. Talking to Pulse Sports Nigeria, Ucheibe boasted: “We’re the Immense Falcons of Nigeria, we are the greatest in Africa. Ours is appropriate to walk there and attain our narrate as frequent.

“Yeah, they're the defending champions, nonetheless this time it's a varied ball game and everyone appears to be like going there to compete, and I do know that at the cease of the day, and by the grace of God, we can advance serve victorious.”

Ucheibe, 24, who starred at the 2022 FIFA Ladies people’s World Cup and lately helped Benfica clinch their fifth consecutive Liga BPI title, is anticipated to play a pivotal role in Justin Madugu’s aspect.

Backing her teammate’s optimism is Deborah Abiodun, one of the youngest gamers within the Immense Falcons squad. Abiodun featured in Nigeria’s closing pre-match warmth-up match, a commanding 3-1 handle shut over Ghana in Casablanca.

Abiodun told NFF TV after the marvelous against Ghana: “It was as soon as a staunch training match, particularly against a personnel cherish Ghana, who bring the physicality, and I feel it’s very staunch for the personnel. It’s truly staunch for us that we won.

“That is a step towards reaching our purpose on this competition. We are looking out to maintain winning till we attain our purpose.”

Coach Madugu weak the clash to shapely-tune his tactical formula and assess the readiness of his gamers. With a mix of abilities and formative years, his aspect looked spirited, hungry, and prepared for what lies forward.

The handle shut over Ghana also served as a psychological enhance, particularly with the match opener against Tunisia like a flash forthcoming.

Nigeria will originate their marketing campaign in Community B on July 6 against Tunisia, thereafter Algeria, and Botswana.