NFF sets up committee to investigate Super Falcons’ World Cup failure

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has established a fact-finding committee to scrutinize the nation's recent international football setbacks, focusing specifically on the Super Falcons' inability to secure a spot in the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. This decision follows a disappointing performance at the ongoing Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where the team was eliminated in the quarter-finals.

Nigeria's 2-1 playoff loss to South Africa sealed their fate, ending the Super Falcons' streak of appearances in every Women's World Cup since the tournament began in 1991. The NFF stated that the committee's mandate includes examining the reasons behind these failures and offering recommendations to prevent similar outcomes in the future.

The committee will be chaired by Ambassador Fanny Amun, with former Nigeria internationals Ladan Bosso, Desire Oparanozie, and Mutiu Adepoju serving as members, alongside Dr. Alex Mana. Nasiru Jibril has been appointed as the committee's secretary. The NFF expects the committee's findings and recommendations to guide strategic improvements for Nigeria's performance in upcoming international competitions.