Asisat Oshoala has said the Super Falcons can’t afford to miss out on a place at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, NEWSUNPLUG reports.
The West Africans failed to secure automatic qualification to Brazil 2027 after losing 1-0 against the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final fixture on Sunday night.
Justine Madugu’s side now face a more difficult route to the World Cup, starting with Thursday’s play-in clash against Banyana Banyana of South Africa.
The encounter will hold at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca, with kick-off set for 9pm Nigerian time.
Nigeria’s men team, the Super Eagles failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup which was co-hosted by Canada Mexico and United States of America.
Oshoala claimed that it is important not to leave Nigerians twice disappointed.
The experienced striker also called on the fans to stay behind the players.
“The only thing I can say right now is we need their support. The World Cup ticket is at stake, so this is the time when we really need everyone to support the team,” Oshoala was quoted by ESPN.