Ex-coach Monsur advises Super Falcons to stay focused against South Africa
Former Super Falcons assistant coach Mansur Abdullahi has called for calm as the team prepares for a crucial World Cup play-off against South Africa. Abdullahi believes the team’s performance at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations was better than many think. He emphasized the importance of making the most of the opportunity and urged patience with the current squad. Abdullahi also highlighted the need for investment in grassroots women’s football in Nigeria.
Match highlights
- Mansur Abdullahi advised the Super Falcons to remain calm and seize their chance in the play-off against South Africa.
- He stated that Nigeria’s showing at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations was underrated.
- Abdullahi has consistently advocated for more support for grassroots women’s football in Nigeria.
- The Super Falcons must defeat Banyana Banyana in Casablanca to progress to the FIFA Intercontinental Play-Off Tournament, with a spot at the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil at stake.
