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Alozie deactivates Instagram after W’Cup failure

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  • Super Falcons defender Michele Alozie deactivated her Instagram account after facing criticism from Nigerian fans.
  • The backlash followed the team's failure to qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup, a historic first for the nation.
  • The team's exit from the WAFCON tournament and subsequent playoff loss sealed their World Cup fate, leading to calls for the coach's dismissal.

Super Falcons defender Michele Alozie has deactivated her Instagram account amid a wave of criticism from Nigerian fans. The backlash intensified after the team's historic failure to qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup.

Justine Madugu's squad experienced a disappointing WAFCON campaign, exiting in the quarter-finals after a narrow defeat to Cameroon. Their hopes of securing an automatic World Cup slot were dashed when they lost a crucial playoff match 2-1 to South Africa.

Alozie, a consistent member of the squad, has been singled out by fans. While she has faced scrutiny in the past for her social media activity, the current criticism stems directly from the team's unprecedented failure to reach the World Cup.

The team's poor performance has also led to widespread calls for head coach Madugu to be sacked and for the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to undergo an overhaul. This marks a significant moment, as it is the first time the Super Falcons, Super Eagles (men's senior team), and Flying Eagles (men's U20 team) have all failed to qualify for their respective World Cups.

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