Sao Tome and Principe’s Women’s National Team has withdrawn from the qualifying race for the 2024 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations, resulting in the Super Falcons advancing to the second round without a match.
In a surprising development, the women’s national football team of Sao Tome and Principe has officially withdrawn from the qualifiers for the 2024 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations. This revelation comes just ahead of their scheduled first-round qualifying fixture against the 11-time AWCON champions, Nigeria.
Reports emerging from the footballing world indicate that the decision to withdraw was communicated to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) by the country’s football authorities. While the exact reasons behind this withdrawal remain undisclosed, it has had a significant impact on the qualification path for the prestigious tournament.
As a result of Sao Tome and Principe’s withdrawal, the Super Falcons has been granted automatic passage to the second round of qualifiers. This unexpected turn of events means that Nigeria will not have to play any matches in the first round to secure their spot in the next stage.
The Super Falcons have been making headlines in the international football scene, showcasing their strength during the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. During this tournament, they navigated unbeaten through the group stage matches and even held England to a thrilling draw before exiting in a penalty shootout.
With their remarkable performance fresh in memory, the Super Falcons are now eagerly awaiting the outcome of the qualifying fixture between Cape Verde and Liberia. The winner of this contest will earn the right to join Nigeria in the second round of qualifiers for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
The upcoming edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, set to be hosted by Morocco, promises to be an exciting tournament. The Super Falcons, who finished in fourth place in the previous edition hosted by Morocco, now have another opportunity to showcase their exceptional talents and vie for the championship title.
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