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The Super Falcons!
The Super Falcons are the national women's football team of Nigeria, and they are one of the most successful teams in African women's football. Here are some notable achievements and players:
Achievements:
- 11-time African Women's Football Championship winners (1991, 1995, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2016, and 2018)
- 2-time Olympic Games quarterfinalists (2004 and 2008)
- 2-time FIFA Women's World Cup participants (1991 and 1995)
Notable Players:
- Perpetua Nkwocha: A legendary forward who holds the record for most goals scored in the African Women's Football Championship (14 goals)
- Mercy Akide-Udoh: A midfielder who played for the team from 1998 to 2006 and won three African Women's Football Championship titles
- Asisat Oshoala: A forward who has won the African Women's Footballer of the Year award four times (2014, 2016, 2017, and 2018) and has played for the team since 2010
- Desire Oparanozie: A forward who has played for the team since 2007 and has won three African Women's Football Championship titles
- Onome Ebi: A defender who has played for the team since 2002 and has won four African Women's Football Championship titles
The Super Falcons are known for their attacking flair and have a strong following in Nigeria and across Africa. They continue to be a dominant force in women's football on the continent.