Super Falcons to face Ghana in WAFCON friendly as preparations intensify

Nigeria's Super Falcons are gearing up for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco with a friendly match against Ghana's Black Queens. The game is scheduled for Saturday at the Stade El Arbi Zaouli in Casablanca, where the Falcons are currently holding their training camp.

The tournament, which kicks off on July 19 and concludes on August 8, is a crucial event for Nigeria as they aim to secure a record-extending 11th title. The Super Falcons have a strong history in the competition, having won it multiple times.

As of Tuesday afternoon, 10 players had arrived at the team's hotel in Casablanca, with midfielder Toni Payne expected to join on Wednesday. Head coach Justine Madugu has already led the early arrivals in their first training session at the Stade El Arbi Zaouli. Notable players in camp include captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeepers Chiamaka Nnadozie and Fatima Oloko, and forwards Asisat Oshoala and Christy Ucheibe.

Nigeria has been drawn into Group C alongside Zambia, Egypt, and Malawi. Their WAFCON campaign begins with a match against Malawi on July 20 in Rabat. The friendly against Ghana, who were runners-up in the inaugural tournament in 1998, serves as a final tune-up before their competitive matches.

The 2026 WAFCON also serves as a qualifier for the FIFA Women's World Cup. The four semi-finalists will automatically qualify for the tournament in Brazil, while the fifth-placed team will enter an intercontinental playoff.

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Nigeria’s Super Falcons will take on Ghana’s Black Queens in an international friendly on Saturday as part of their final preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.