Super Falcons begin WAFCON camp July 15

Nigeria's Super Falcons, the 10-time champions, are set to commence the final phase of their preparation for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. The team will open a week-long training camp in Mohammedia, Morocco, on July 15.

Their objective in the tournament, scheduled from July 25 to August 16, is to retain their continental title and secure a berth in the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil. Head coach Justine Madugu is anticipated to announce the final 24-player squad before the team's departure. The squad last convened in June for friendly matches against Senegal.

The Mohammedia camp will provide the coaching staff a crucial opportunity to refine tactics, enhance team cohesion, and ensure players are physically prepared before moving to Rabat. Nigeria, drawn in Group C, will kick off their title defense against Malawi on July 28 in Rabat. They will then face Zambia on August 1, followed by a match against Egypt on August 5.

Meanwhile, Nigeria's opening opponent, Malawi, has made a significant change to its technical staff. South African coach Sudesh Singh has been appointed as Technical Adviser just 26 days before their opening match against Nigeria. This move is primarily to comply with Confederation of African Football regulations, which require head coaches to hold a CAF A Coaching Licence. Malawi's current head coach, Lovemore Fazili, lacks this qualification, so Singh will officially lead from the bench while Fazili retains tactical control. Malawi has also appointed Tyrese Steyn as Performance Analyst.

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The camp in Mohammedia will serve as the final opportunity for the coaching crew to fine-tune tactics, improve team chemistry and prepare the players physically before they proceed to Rabat.