WAFCON 2026: Amstel Malta rallies support for Super Falcons after opening defeat

Amstel Malta, the official malt drink partner of Nigeria’s Senior Women’s National Team, has pledged continued support for the Super Falcons following their unexpected 3-2 loss to Malawi in the opening match of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.

As the team prepares for a crucial Group C match against Zambia, Amstel Malta urged the players to tap into their renowned fighting spirit. This message is part of the brand's "Be Your Best" campaign, designed to mobilize Nigerian support for the Super Falcons' pursuit of an 11th continental title. The initiative celebrates resilience, excellence, and the determination to overcome adversity.

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Our message to the Super Falcons is simple: keep believing. Champions are not remembered because they never lost; they are remembered because of how they responded after setbacks.

Francis Obiajulu, Senior Brand Manager for Amstel Malta, stated that the team's response to the setback is more significant than the initial result. "Champions are not remembered because they never lost; they are remembered because of how they responded after setbacks," he said. He emphasized unity between players and fans, noting that tournament success is not determined by the first game.

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The ‘Be Your Best’ campaign is about resilience as much as excellence. This is the moment for the players and the fans to stay united. We encourage Nigerians to keep supporting the Super Falcons because tournaments are not won after the first game.

Obiajulu referenced historical comebacks in football, including the Super Falcons' own victory in the 2002 African Women’s Championship final after a group stage loss, the Super Eagles' 1990 Africa Cup of Nations run, and triumphs by Spain and Argentina in recent World Cups. These examples, he argued, demonstrate that a poor start does not preclude a team from winning a title.

"Our support has not changed," Obiajulu added. "We started this journey believing in the Super Falcons, and one result will not change that. We know this team has what it takes to rise again, and we look forward to seeing them bounce back against Zambia." The Super Falcons face Zambia on Saturday, needing a victory to advance in the tournament.

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Our support has not changed. We started this journey believing in the Super Falcons, and one result will not change that. We know this team has what it takes to rise again, and we look forward to seeing them bounce back against Zambia.