The women’s national football teams of Nigeria are bracing up for strong international challenges as the Super Falcons target the World Cup qualification along with the Flamingos. The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has drawn the qualification pathways to the two teams’ successes in Cairo, Egypt, on Thursday, and a battery of exciting matches could be expected within the next two years.

Super Falcons Begin 2027 World Cup Quest

The Super Falcons, nine-time African champions, will start their journey toward the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in October 2025. Their path begins with qualifiers for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which also serves as a pathway to the World Cup in Brazil.

CAF’s draw for the WAFCON 2026 qualifiers granted Nigeria a bye in the first round. They will face either Benin Republic or Sierra Leone, who will clash in February 2025, in the second round.

The second-round matches, set for October 2025, will be played over two legs. A victory in these matches will secure the Super Falcons’ spot at the WAFCON 2026 in Morocco. The tournament’s top four teams will then earn tickets to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, making each match highly competitive.

Bet9ja and Surebet247 have not yet released the odds for each match. However, the team is expected to perform well in all matches, provided it resolves its organizational issues and prepares adequately for the games. Sports betting is not a priority for the team’s supporters, but many of us find it very interesting to see how different bookmakers assess the chances of our favorite team winning.

Flamingos Eye U-17 World Cup Qualification

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, also have a defined path to the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.

CAF’s draw awarded the Flamingos a bye in the first round of qualifiers. Their campaign begins in March 2025, where they will face the winner of the first-round tie between South Africa and Gabon.

A win in the second round will advance them to the third and final round in April 2025, where the continent’s four representatives will be determined. Currently competing in the WAFU B U-17 Girls Tournament in Ghana, the Flamingos aim not only to qualify for another World Cup but also to win the trophy this time around.