Super Falcons defender Michele Alozie has deactivated her Instagram account amid criticism from Nigerian fans following the team’s failure to qualify for the 2027 Women’s World Cup.

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Super Falcons defender Michele Alozie has deactivated her Instagram account following a wave of criticism from Nigerian fans after the team failed to qualify for the 2027 Women’s World Cup for the first time in the country’s history, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

Justine Madugu’s side endured a disappointing WAFCON campaign, exiting the competition at the quarter-final stage after a 1-0 defeat to Cameroon.

The result meant the Super Falcons had to rely on a play-off to keep their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup alive. However, they suffered a 2-1 defeat to South Africa, ending their hopes of reaching the tournament.

The disappointing campaign has triggered strong reactions from Nigerian fans, with criticism directed at both the players and the Nigeria Football Federation.

Alozie, who has been a regular member of the Super Falcons squad, was among the players subjected to criticism.

The defender has previously attracted attention over her frequent activity on social media, including the sharing of trending content with her teammates. However, the latest backlash followed the team’s failure to secure a place at the 2027 World Cup.

Her Instagram account has remained inactive since the criticism intensified.

The development has also increased calls for the dismissal of head coach Madugu and a restructuring of the NFF following the team’s disappointing campaign.

The failure marks the first time in Nigeria’s football history that the Super Falcons, Super Eagles and Flying Eagles have all failed to qualify for their respective World Cups.