Fresh off a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory that crowned them WAFCON champions for a record tenth time, Nigeria’s Super Falcons now find themselves facing an off-pitch battle.
The Moroccan Football Federation has filed an official petition to CAF, questioning the eligibility of two Nigerian stars—Ashleigh Plumptre and Michelle Alozie—who both featured in the final match on Saturday.
Despite Morocco leading 2-0 at halftime in front of home fans, the Super Falcons roared back with a stunning second-half performance to seal the win. But Morocco insists the victory should be overturned, alleging irregularities in the players’ switch of nationality.
Plumptre, born in England, began playing for Nigeria in 2021 after FIFA confirmed her eligibility through her paternal grandfather, a Nigerian. Alozie’s case is even clearer: she was born in the United States to Nigerian immigrant parents, making her directly eligible under FIFA rules.
The Moroccans claim the process behind the players’ national switch was flawed and want Nigeria stripped of the title for fielding them during the tournament.
Reacting to the protest, a senior official of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) dismissed the move, calling it “dead on arrival” and expressing confidence that CAF will rule in Nigeria’s favour.
For now, the Super Falcons—and millions of fans—are waiting to see if the battle will stay on the pitch or be settled in the boardroom.
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