Super Falcons midfielder Jennifer Echegini is looking forward to making her first appearance at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON.

The Paris Saint-Germain star was part of Nigeria’s squad to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup which was co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

Echegini was also named in the Super Falcons’ team that competed at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.


The 24-year-old is now about to play in her first WAFCON finals with the nine-time champions.

The former Juventus player said she can’t wait to step on the pitch in Morocco.

“It’s very special. I’ve been in major international competitions, but I haven’t played in a WAFCON yet. This will be my first time, and I’m very excited. I watched the last edition two years ago and already thought one day, it’ll be my turn,” Echegini told CAFonline.

“Now that moment is here. It’s a different atmosphere, a different energy. Representing my country on the African continent is a huge honor.

“The Women’s AFCON is about history, culture, emotion. I can’t wait to live it from the inside.”

Justine Madugu’s side are drawn in Group B with Tunisia Botswana and Algeria.

The West Africans will play all their group matches in Casablanca.

Morocco will host the competition from July 5 to July 26.

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