Super Falcons beat Tanzania 2-1 in WAFCON warm-up

Nigeria's Super Falcons secured a 2-1 victory over Tanzania in an international friendly on Thursday, marking a successful conclusion to their preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The win provides a significant confidence boost as the team prepares to compete for a record 11th continental title.

Captain Rasheedat Ajibade opened the scoring for the 10-time African champions in the first half. However, Tanzania managed to equalize before halftime, setting up a tense second half. With the match seemingly heading towards a draw, Esther Okoronkwo emerged as the match-winner, scoring a late goal to secure the 2-1 victory for Nigeria.

This final warm-up match offered Head Coach Justin Madugu a valuable opportunity to assess his squad, refine tactics, and foster team cohesion ahead of Nigeria's opening match in the tournament. The performance against Tanzania demonstrated the team's resilience and ability to secure a win even under pressure.

The Super Falcons will now shift their focus to the group stage of the 2026 WAFCON. Buoyed by their encouraging performance in the pre-tournament preparations and this final victory, the team is poised to challenge for the continental crown.