Nigeria coach Justine Madugu has reaffirmed his team’s readiness for the highly projected final of the 2024 African Nations Cup against Morocco on Saturday night.

The confrontation at the Rabat Olympic Stadium promises an exciting clash of opposing ambitions, as hospitable Morocco follow their first continental title while Super Aim to provide a 10th Wafcon’s wreath that lasts record.

Speaking to the media, the 61-year-old stressed that his players are fully focused and ready for the front challenge, indecisive by the pressure to withstand a strong side of Lionesses Atlas.

“When you play a Cup final, there is always pressure because it comes with extra desire. You have worked so hard to get to where you are and then you only need some extra effort to update the dream of raising the trophy,” Side madugu.

“We are preparing very well in all aspects mentally, psychologically and whatever we are predicting. We are taking care of it and we know it will not be just to pray to God.

“We are prepared for any scenario that can happen on the playing field. Experience has taught us so many things and we are fully prepared for that.”

When asked how the Super Falcons would deal with the intimidating atmosphere created by Morocco fans, Madugu responded confidently, noting that his players are not strangers in such environments and are fully prepared for the challenge ahead.

“When you go for a competition, you already know that the teams you play will always be difficult and as you progress, it would be tougher than the group stages,” He went on.

“The last match we played was against a very good side and we were able to overcome. We will play another good team in the finals and you talk about them who have quality players.

“I feel we have the same caliber of players equally – they are professionals who play for some of the best teams across the globe.

“For fans in the stadium, our players have played in various competitions and leagues similar to what they would face in the finals. So it would not be a strange thing for them and they would be scared.

“In the last semifinal we played against them, we treated him well and the game went until the penalty exchange. This is not something new and we are ready for him.”

Madugu coach also led Assisat EssaThe role in the squad, after its limited involvement in continued competition. Former Arsenal striker and Barcelona opened Nigeria’s note against Tunisia But since then she has seen her place in the team shrink.

He stated: “It’s a team thing and not for an individual. The fact that it has not been on the playing field does not mean that it has not played well.

“It has been useful for motivating the players, trying to make them understand what is under discussion. She has been completely supportive of everything we do.

“We are making our choices about what we see for the situation and what we intend to do. It is still important and can have a role to play (Saturday).”

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