For the first time, the Super Falcons will wear a jersey featuring 10 stars at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Each star represents one of their record 10 continental titles.
This is a notable milestone. No other African national team (male or female) has reached 10 continental championships and chosen to display them on the jersey in this way. Globally, it is also rare. Most national teams reserve stars exclusively for World Cup victories. Brazil leads with five. Germany and Italy have four each. Egypt’s men’s team has previously worn seven stars for their Men’s Africa Cup of Nations titles. No team currently wears 10 stars for continental success.
Among women’s national teams, Nigeria now stands alone at the top. The closest challengers are the United States, China, and Brazil, each with nine continental titles in their respective regions. Germany follows with eight UEFA Women’s Euro titles. Nigeria’s 10th title, secured in 2025, moved them clear of that group.
The 10-star jersey was first worn in Thursday’s (July 23rd) closed-door friendly against Tanzania in Casablanca. It will now feature throughout WAFCON 2026 in Morocco as the Super Falcons begin the defence of their title.
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