President of Nigeria Football Federation Amaju Melvin Pinnick has charged the Super Falcons if Nigeria to go for the top prize in Morocco, Nigeriasoccernet can report.
Pinnick made this known when he paid a visit to the team’s training camp in Abuja, where they are currently preparing for the tournament.
"We won the trophy at the last tournament in Ghana and I believe we have the team to retain it," said Pinnick.
"The NFF will continue to support and encourage the team with the best of preparations, a conducive environment and a comfortable stay at the championship in Morocco.
“Nothing can undermine a team that is fully focused, united in aspiration, and working and walking on the same wavelength.
“I want you to go to Morocco as one indivisible force, allow your passion to be fueled by patriotism and be good ambassadors of our great nation," he concluded.
The Super Falcons will start their WAFCON campaign against South Africa before playing Botswana and Burundi.
Nigeria is also gunning for a spot at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, as the semifinalists at the 2022 WAFCON will automatically represent Africa in Australia and New Zealand