Echegini eager to play in first WAFCON
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.
