{"id":902236,"date":"2026-04-29T04:17:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T09:17:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/29\/the-people-are-angry-award-winning-super-falcons-star-hits-out-at-caf-over-wafcon-push\/"},"modified":"2026-04-29T04:17:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T09:17:11","slug":"the-people-are-angry-award-winning-super-falcons-star-hits-out-at-caf-over-wafcon-push","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/29\/the-people-are-angry-award-winning-super-falcons-star-hits-out-at-caf-over-wafcon-push\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cThe people are angry\u201d \u2013 Award-winning Super Falcons star hits out at CAF over WAFCON push"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Rasheedat Ajibade and Chioma Okafor of Super Falcons celebrate WAFCON title with NFF President Ibrahim Gusau. Copyright: Imago<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have come under fire again by the<\/strong> Super Falcons<\/strong><\/a> for their decision to postpone the WAFCON 2026 tournament just days before it was scheduled to kick off, Soccernet.ng reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The tournament was scheduled to be held between 17 March and 3 April, but initial doubts arose after word spread that South Africa would host the competition instead of Morocco.<\/p>\n

However, all preparations had to be halted after CAF officially announced on their website that the tournament had been shifted<\/a>. The organisation stated that the decision was made due to certain unforeseen circumstances.<\/p>\n

Chiamaka Nnadozie, who already bade her club teammates at Brighton goodbye, ultimately had to return to England after a two-legged friendly against Cameroon, and she hasn’t held back in calling CAF out.<\/p>\n

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Chiamaka Nnadozie, Goalkeeper of Brighton and Hove Albion. Copyright: xJeffxMoodxIMAGO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Soccer Super Falcons: Chiamaka Nnadozie unhappy over WAFCON push<\/h2>\n

In a recent interview with The Guardian’s Osasu Obayiuwana<\/a><\/strong>, the three-time CAF Goalkeeper of the Year made her grievances heard, citing the side effects on journalists, fans and the eco-system of the nations already preparing for attendance.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe, the players, are not happy about it,\u201d she says bluntly. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe don\u2019t know the reason behind it, we were all prepared. We left our clubs, hoping to go to the Wafcon. I know the fans are angry, the people are angry. <\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s frustrating for me too because some of my family members already got their tickets, some had already applied for a visa.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Chiamaka Nnadozie and Ashleigh Plumptre representing the Super Falcons of Nigeria. Copyright: ImagoxMansa Ayoola<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Recalling the previous experience just over a year ago in Morocco, the 25-year-old recounted some of the beautiful dressing room experiences she had with her other teammates.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIf I\u2019m not carrying that boombox, the players will beat me up. It\u2019s always on me to make sure I bring the music.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt keeps us moving, it gives us the morale. I love to be happy. When I\u2019m happy, you get the best of me. That boombox is like my happiness, you know? <\/p>\n

\u201cWe lost the boombox in Morocco. We forgot it inside the bus when we were going to the airport. We have a new one now.<\/p>\n

\u201cWomen\u2019s football [in Africa] is growing, but there\u2019s this thing they always used to say: the universe isn\u2019t on a budget. We can always ask for more,\u201d the former Paris FC goalkeeper concluded.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu holds the WAFCON trophy during a presidential reception for the victorious Super Falcons. Copyright: Imago<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Nnadozie’s Brighton are sixth in the WSL with three matches to play; they’re 15 points off the Women\u2019s Champions League qualification spots.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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With a sharp eye for detail and a background in college sports, he tells the African football story with depth, flair, and global perspective.<\/p>\n

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A devoted Borussia Dortmund fan, Adefolahan thrives on the emotion and rhythm of the beautiful game. Away from work, he\u2019s a sci-fi enthusiast and series lover who enjoys exploring how sport, storytelling, and culture collide.\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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