Nigeria have been one of the biggest stories of this tournament so far, going beyond what many people expected after the pain of missing out on the 2026 World Cup following their playoff loss to DR Congo in November, Softooball report. That disappointment seems to have fueled the Super Eagles rather than slowed them down.
Under Malian coach Eric Chelle, Nigeria have played with confidence and belief. Even with the pressure that comes with being three-time African champions, the Super Eagles have shown that the "giant of Africa" tag still means something. From the group stage to the semi-finals, they have played fearless attacking football and won every single match.
Nigeria started their campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Tanzania, followed by a thrilling 3-2 victory against Tunisia that sealed early qualification.
