Nigeria’s Super Falcons have dominated WAFCON with 10 titles in 13 competitions

Key Takeaways

  • The Super Falcons have won 10 out of 13 WAFCON tournaments, a 77% win rate.
  • They have never failed to reach the semi final stage, finishing in second place once and fourth place twice.
  • The Super Eagles, by contrast, have won only 3 out of 34 AFCON tournaments.
  • The men's team has placed second 5 times and third 8 times, but failed to earn a medal in 18 editions.
  • WAFCON results show more consistency and dominance by Nigeria’s women’s team than the men’s team.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have been significantly more dominant in their regional competition compared to the Super Eagles. The women’s team has won 10 WAFCON titles and finished on the podium nearly every single time, demonstrating unmatched consistency and superiority in Africa. In contrast, the men’s team has managed only 3 AFCON wins in 34 tournaments and failed to medal in 53% of appearances. The Falcons’ success cements their status as Nigeria’s most decorated national team in continental football.

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