Tunisia’s striker Mariem Houij has described Nigeria’s Super Falcons as a formidable opponent as her team prepares for their opening match in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
The North African side will face Justine Madugu’s illustrious squad in Casablanca on Sunday.
The Super Falcons are the most celebrated football team on the continent, boasting an impressive nine WAFCON titles. Nigeria’s squad features several high-calibre players, including six-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year Asisat Oshoala, along with Rasheedat Ajibade, Ashleigh Plumptre, and Francisca Ordega.
In anticipation of the match, the 30-year-old Houij expressed her respect for Nigeria’s proven track record and formidable skill set. “Nigeria is the most decorated team in the WAFCON. In the last edition, they were eliminated in the semi-finals by the host nation, Morocco,” Houij stated in an interview with CAFonline.
As the tournament unfolds, all eyes will be on the performance of both teams as they vie for glory in one of Africa’s most prestigious football competitions.
