WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons line up Ghana friendly
The warm-up gives both West African sides a chance to sharpen tactics before the 16-team Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, officials said.
- Nigeria's Super Falcons face Ghana's Black Queens on Saturday at Stade El Arbi Zaouli in Casablanca, Morocco, with kick-off at 4 p.m. as both teams prepare for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
- Nigeria officially opened camp in Casablanca on Monday, with Head Coach Justine Madugu directing the squad's first training session on Tuesday at the venue as preparations intensified for the 14th edition of the continental championship.
- Captain Rasheedat Ajibade and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie anchor the squad, with midfielder Toni Payne joining after recently completing a move from Everton Ladies to Inter Milan Women; ten players had reported to the Hotel Marriott base by Tuesday lunchtime.
- Following the friendly, Nigeria begins Group C defense against Malawi on Tuesday, July 28, in Rabat, before facing Zambia on August 1 and Egypt on August 5 in the group stage.
- The 16-team tournament expands for the first time and qualifies four semi-finalists automatically for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil, as the Super Falcons pursue a record-extending 11th title after winning 10 of the previous 13 editions.
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Countdown to WAFCON: Super Falcons, Black Queens renew rivalry in Morocco friendly
The friendly, scheduled for 4 p.m. at the Stade El Arbi Zaouli, offers both West African giants a valuable opportunity to fine-tune their preparations. The post Countdown to WAFCON: Super Falcons, Black Queens renew rivalry in Morocco friendly appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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