Uchenna Kanu has sent a defiant message amid her omission from the current WAFCON squad insisting she’s “not done yet” and remains determined to return and help Super Falcons reclaim Africa’s crown.
Speaking publicly, Kanu said she still has plenty to offer and is fighting to earn her place back in the team. Her words come in the wake of what many saw as a surprising omission from the squad, raising eyebrows among fans and pundits alike but Kanu’s response has been firm and unwavering: the chapter isn’t closed yet.
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There is something deeply human almost beautiful about the kind of defiance Kanu now displays. In her voice you hear not anger, but resolve. Not bitterness, but belief. In elite sport, omissions can feel like exile in this case, what might have broken lesser spirits only seems to have steeled hers.
Football rarely rewards sentiment. It respects hunger. And in Kanu we see a hunger that doesn’t care for comfort, status or past glories. She isn’t merely lamenting a squad selection she is staking a claim on her future. That desire to return, to contribute, to reclaim what she sees as hers it transcends the moment.
For the Super Falcons, the story is more than just who’s in or out. It is about what omission and recall represent. It is a reminder that success is not guaranteed, even for the established names that national colours demand fresh hunger, introspection, and constant proving. Kanu’s spirit offers a mirror to herself, to the coaches, to the entire system. Does Nigeria invest in talent long after the cheers fade? Do they value the scars mental and physical as much as the highlights?
If they do, then there is space for redemption. If not she may still return, but the path will be steeper. Kanu’s fight isn’t just for minutes on the pitch. It is for dignity. For relevance. For recognition. And perhaps, above all, for the chance to help Nigeria rise again.
Because in football, as in life, being forgotten is not always final. Sometimes it is the moment before a comeback.
Did You Know?
- Uchenna Kanu has previously been a regular feature for the Super Falcons in major tournaments, contributing to their dominant legacy on the continent.
- The 2025 edition of Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) doubles as a qualifying route for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup meaning Nigeria’s final squad selections carry extra weight.
- Selection controversies are not new for the Super Falcons: in recent years, there have been multiple instances where experienced players were omitted sometimes sparking public outcry over transparency and communication.
- A player’s exclusion does not always signal the end: several past Nigerian internationals have returned from omission to reclaim starting roles through impressive club form and perseverance.
- The public stand taken by Kanu might inspire younger players to remain resilient in the face of setbacks — a reminder that international football demands psychological strength as much as skill.
