Super Falcons defender Michele Alozie has deactivated her Instagram account following a wave of criticism after Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
The backlash picked up after a tough run for Justine Madugu’s team at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The report from _The Punch_ on Sunday, August 16, 2026, noted that Nigeria’s campaign ended early when Cameroon knocked them out in the quarter-finals.That result forced the Falcons into a playoff route to reach the World Cup. Their hopes ended there too, with a 2-1 defeat to South Africa.
It marks the first time in Nigeria’s history that the senior women’s team will not feature at the global tournament.Alozie, who has been a consistent name in the squad, was among the players called out online as frustration grew. The defender has often been in the spotlight for her posts with teammates, but her profile has now been taken down since the criticism intensified.The fallout has gone beyond social media.
Supporters are calling for changes in the technical crew and even within the Nigeria Football Federation. The miss also means all three major national teams — the Super Falcons, Super Eagles, and Flying Eagles — will sit out their World Cups for the first time, adding to the disappointment among fans.
