The pain of a shocking opening defeat was written across the faces of the Super Falcons, but amid the disappointment, Asisat Oshoala delivered a heartfelt message that resonated far beyond the dressing room a passionate appeal for Nigerians not to lose faith in the team in a crucial time as this.

After the defending champions were stunned by tournament debutants Malawi, Oshoala moves to rally the nation behind a squad determined to fight its way back into contention.

“The only thing I can say right now is we need their support right now. The World Cup ticket is at stake,” the Former African Women’s Player of the Year said in an emotional post-match interview.

With the loss sending shockwaves through Nigerian football, Oshoala acknowledged the disappointment but stressed that this defining moment calls for unity rather than criticism. Oshoala believes the Super Falcons still possess the quality, experience and resilience to rewrite their story in the remaining matches.

Her passionate plea comes as millions of supporters anxiously await the team’s response in the next game. The Super Falcons now face the challenge of restoring confidence, reviving their title defence and keeping their hopes of World Cup qualification firmly alive.

The Belief remains unshaken. The players are determined to transform the setback into motivation, knowing that one result does not define a tournament. With the next fixtures still to come, the Ten-time African champions are preparing for what they hope will be the beginning of a remarkable comeback.

For Oshoala, the message is simple but powerful: stand with the Super Falcons now, because the fight is far from over.