Super Falcons qualify for Namibia 2014

Abuja – The Super Falcons on Thursday reached
the final round of qualifying series for the African
Women Championship2014, after Sierra Leone, their
next opponent, announced their withdrawal.
The Sierra Leonians cited lack of funds as the

reason for their withdrawal.
The championship, the 9th in the series, will hold in
Namibia between Oct.11 and Oct. 25.
Ademola Olajire, Assistant Director, Media, Nigeria
Football Association (NFA), said this in a statement
he issued in Abuja.
The statement said Super Falcons, the national
female team, were scheduled to play Sierra Leone
in February for a slot in the final qualifying round.
“Both teams were due to square up in a qualifying
duel in February.
“Sierra Leone’s voluntary exit means that the
Falcons will now have to wait for the winner of the
fixture between Kenya and Rwanda to know their
final round opponent.’’
The letter of withdrawal was addressed to the
General Secretary, Confederation of African Football
(CAF), Hicham El Amrani and copied to NFA by
Sierra Lone Football Association.
“I write with regrets to inform you of our decision to
withdraw our national female football team from
participating in the aforementioned championship.
“This decision, which was reached at our last
Executive Committee, is due to the present financial
status of our Football Association.
“The financial situation makes it difficult to honour
our proposed fixture against Nigeria in February
this year.`’ (NAN)