By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Nigeria’s Super Falcons booked a spot at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations despite a 1-1 home draw against Benin Republic in Abeokuta on Tuesday.
Justine Madugu’s side won the final qualifying round fixture 3-1 on aggregate.
The Super Falcons started on the front foot and took the lead through Ashleigh Plumptre in the 12th minute.
It was the Al-Ittihad’s defender first-ever goal for the 10-time African champions.
Nigeria failed to increase their lead despite creating numerous scoring chances afterwards.
Benin Republic got the equalising goal through Yasminath Djibril one minute after the hour mark.
The Super Falcons will now defend their title at the WAFCON 2026 finals in Morocco.
The competition will run from from 17 March to 3 April, 2025.
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