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The Digest:

Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has issued a stern warning to his players, insisting they will take "nothing for granted" in their crucial WAFCON qualifier against the Benin Republic. Despite holding a commanding 2-0 lead from the first leg, the coach emphasized that the Amazons, with their squad of foreign-based professionals, possess the quality to stage an upset if the African champions become complacent.

Key Points:
  • Super Falcons lead Benin Republic 2-0 from the first leg of their WAFCON qualifier.
  • Coach Justine Madugu has warned his team against complacency in the return leg.
  • He highlighted that Benin has about 10 professional players based in Europe.
  • The decisive match will be played in Abeokuta on Tuesday at 4 p.m.
  • The aggregate winner will qualify for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
  • The Falcons are aiming to retain their continental title and qualify for the 2027 World Cup.
  • Key players like Chiamaka Nnadozie and Rasheedat Ajibade are expected to start.
This cautious approach reveals a team determined to navigate the qualifying storm with professional ruthlessness, understanding that past glory offers no guarantee of future success.

Sources: Punch Newspapers