Veteran Super Falcons forward Francisca Ordega has reaffirmed her commitment to using her experience and leadership to guide Nigeria’s women’s national team to glory at the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, Sports247 reports.

 

Ordega, who recently made her return to the national team fold, emphasized her readiness to be a mentor both on and off the pitch as Nigeria eyes a record-extending 10th WAFCON title.

 

“I still want to add my experience to this current national team setup,” Ordega said. “I hope to lead the team by my speech and actions, not just in today’s friendly but at the upcoming AFCON.”

 

Having been instrumental in several of the Falcons’ past triumphs, including multiple WAFCON victories, Ordega believes the current squad has the talent and hunger to replicate that success.

 

“The trophy is achievable,” she stated confidently. “It would be a good one if the younger players who haven’t won it yet could have that experience.”

 

Her return comes at a critical moment as the Super Falcons ramp up preparations for their WAFCON campaign with key friendly matches against Cameroon and Portugal. These matches are expected to serve as crucial tune-ups for assessing the team’s readiness and building cohesion.

 

Ordega’s presence brings not just technical depth but emotional drive, with her leadership viewed as vital in inspiring belief and unity within the team.

 

With WAFCON just weeks away, the Falcons are determined to defend their dominance on the continent. Ordega’s comeback adds firepower and a voice of experience as Nigeria seeks to cement its legacy as Africa’s most successful women’s football team.