On Saturday night’s dramatic final at the Stade Olympique de Rabat, the Falcons overcame a two-goal deficit to upset hosts Morocco 3–2. Gusau believes this achievement demonstrates the tenacity needed by the men’s team as they get ready for four important qualifying matches.

As they say, our girls came back from the “dead” and battled their way to victory, which makes me extremely happy. This performance was exceptional.

“The men’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying series will benefit from this triumph and the passion that led to it. Watching the Super Falcons today and how they turned things around highlights the adage that in both sports and life, it is never over until it is over. We have four more games to turn the tables on our opponents.
Gusau praised the Falcons for their outstanding tournament play, scoring 14 goals and giving up just three goals while earning a record-tying 10th continental championship.

He commended the team’s captain, technical staff, and whole roster for a campaign that not only made them feel proud again, but also rewrote their 2022 redemption tale.

“We extend our gratitude and congrats to the players, team captain, and coaching staff. After achieving a decisive victory in the Women’s AFCON once more, our next goal is to win the FIFA Women’s World Cup and rule the world,” Gusau continued.

Gusau thinks the Falcons’ tenacity has set the standard for Nigeria, which will continue its 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign in September with home games against Rwanda and away games against South Africa.

This victory serves as a reminder that, despite the severity of the circumstance, hope and hard work may make things better. He urged the Eagles to take this lesson to heart and defend Nigeria.