Taofeek Lawal
The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) champions, the Super Falcons of Nigeria, as part of preparations for this year’s edition scheduled for Morocco, will face off with the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in two friendly matches in Yaounde within the FIFA Women’s International Window of 24th February and 7th March 2026.
The cup holders and 10-time champions will square off with their Cameroonian counterparts on Saturday, 28th February and then again on Tuesday, 3rd March 2026.
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Speaking on the preparations for the games, NFF General Secretary Dr Mohammed Sanusi, said: “We have concluded everything that has to do with the two friendly matches, in conjunction with our counterpart body in Cameroon, FECAFOOT. Our commitment is to ensure that the Super Falcons are well-prepared to retain their WAFCON title in Morocco and qualify for next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup finals in Brazil.”
FECAFOOT General Secretary, Isaac Mandong, said: “We are excited about the opportunity to host the Nigeria national team and to strengthen the ties between our two federations through this collaboration.”
The Confederation of African Football has confirmed the 13th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations for 17th March to 3rd April, 2026 in the Kingdom of Morocco.
All four semi-finalists at the tournament will qualify directly for next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup finals in Brazil.
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