Coach Justin Madugu has expressed unwavering confidence in his Super Falcons’ squad ahead of their clash with Cape Verde in a 2024 Women Africa Cup of Nations final round, first-leg qualifier at the MKO Abiola National Stadium on Thursday evening.

Despite missing a few regular players, Madugu remains optimistic about the team’s chances, emphasizing the strength and resilience of the Super Falcons.

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He stated, “The Super Falcons’ team remains the Super Falcons anytime, any day and anywhere. We have players in camp who will do justice to the badge and get us the qualification ticket to the AFCON.”

The squad, currently in camp, is gearing up for the crucial encounter, with Madugu acknowledging the limited time for training but expressing determination to make the best out of the situation.

He affirmed, “Surely, we would have wanted a couple more days for the team to train together, but the fixture is the fixture, and the window is the window, and we just have to make do with what we have and get the best out of the arrangement.”

Out of the 21 invited players, 20 were present at the team’s camp on Tuesday morning, with Deborah Abiodun from the University of Pittsburgh expected to join later.

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The Super Falcons reached this final stage of the qualification series after Sao Tome’s withdrawal from a second-round fixture in September.

They will face Cape Verde in the first leg at the MKO Abiola National Stadium on Thursday at 4 pm.

For the encounter, Madugu is likely to rely on experienced players like Osinachi Ohale, Rasheedat Ajibade, Peace Efih, Toni Payne, Esther Onyenezide, Omorinsola Babajide, Esther Okoronkwo, Uchenna Kanu, and Gift Monday.

Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, shortlisted for the CAF African Player of the Year awards, is expected to guard the goal.

The return leg is scheduled for Praia on Tuesday, December 5th. Ghanaian official Ama Boateng-Nkansah will officiate the first leg, with support from her compatriots and officials from Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso, and Mauritania.

The 13th edition of Africa’s flagship women’s football championship is slated for Morocco in July 2024. The Super Falcons aim to secure victory in the qualifying rounds to advance to the prestigious tournament.