Super Falcons Held 0‑0 by Portugal—Are They WAFCON‑Ready The Super Falcons delivered a solid performance in Lisbon, holding Portugal to a hard-fought 0-0 draw at the Estádio José Gomes. The match served as their final warm-up ahead of next month’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie was the standout, making a string of crucial saves including a point-blank block in the 54th minute and earning praise for keeping a clean sheet under sustained Portuguese pressure. Despite Portugal dominating much of possession and pressing relentlessly, Nigeria remained compact and disciplined. Their midfield occasionally struggled to build rhythm, but the defensive structure held firm. Head coach Justine Madugu fielded a mix of experienced internationals such as Rasheedat Ajibade and Francisca Ordega and emerging talents like Ifeoma Onumonu, Halimatu Ayinde and Ashleigh Plumptre. With the result keeping them unbeaten in pre‑WAFCON friendlies (following a 2‑0 win over Cameroon), the Falcons will head to Morocco to face Ghana’s Black Queens on 29 June before kicking off their tournament group games. Editorial We’ve observed the build-up, and this draw offers reassurance without blinding optimism. A goalless stalemate against Portugal on foreign soil reveals grit, organisation, and mental strength. We feel for Nnadozie, whose performance spoke volumes. A goalkeeper’s confidence filters through a squad her command under fire will embolden the entire defence. Her form is a reminder that clean sheets cultivate belief. We recognise the midfield’s inconsistencies under pressure. While the team defended admirably, success in Morocco will demand sharper transitions and control in key moments. These areas cannot be overlooked. We believe this campaign hinges on balance defensive solidity and midfield coherence.