Super Falcons Qualify for 2026 Women’s AFCON After Beating Benin Republic
The Super Falcons of Nigeria secured their spot in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Benin Republic. The Falcons sealed their place with a 1-1 draw in the second leg playoff in Abeokuta, making it a 3-1 aggregate win.
Ashleigh Plumptre scored the first goal, while Yasmin Djibril equalized for Benin. Nigeria joins seven other teams, including Zambia and Ghana, in qualifying for the tournament.
The African champions will aim to defend their title in Morocco.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from Ripples Nigeria. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on Ripples Nigeria
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira — every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
Super Falcons Qualify for 2026 WAFCON After Draw with Benin
Super Falcons Squad Revealed for Morocco 2026 WAFCON Qualifiers
Super Falcons Qualify for WAFCON After Draw with Benin
Super Falcons Win 2025 CAF Women’s Team of the Year Award
Super Falcons Qualify for 2026 WAFCON After Beating Benin
Super Falcons Qualify for WAFCON 2025 After Dominant Performance
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
