Nigeria, March 4 -- For all their history, dominance, and continental pedigree, the Super Falcons are approaching the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations with a mindset shaped more by realism than romance. And according to Chiamaka Nnadozie, the immediate priority is not silverware; but a World Cup ticket.

Speaking ahead of the tournament, the Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper revealed that Nigeria's focus is firmly fixed on qualification for the FIFA Women's World Cup, rather than the traditional pursuit of another African crown.

The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled to run from March 17 to April 3 in Morocco, doubles as Africa's qualifying route to the 2027 World Cup in Brazil. Stakes are therefore higher than ever.

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