Super Falcons vs Black Queens Pre-Wafcon Friendly Cancelled

The highly anticipated "Jollof Derby" friendly match between the Super Falcons of Nigeria and the Black Queens of Ghana, scheduled to take place in Casablanca, Morocco, has been cancelled. The Nigerian women's national team's official channel confirmed the development yesterday evening, citing unforeseen circumstances as the reason for calling off the encounter set for Saturday, July 18, 2026.

This cancellation comes at a critical time as both West African rivals are intensifying their preparations for the 2026 Wafcon tournament. Nigeria enters the competition as the defending champions and holds a record of 10 continental titles, aiming to extend their dominance. Head coach Justine Madugu has been focused on building a squad capable of securing another title.

Nigeria faces a tough challenge in Group C of Wafcon 2026, drawn alongside Zambia, Egypt, and Malawi. The tournament itself will be hosted in Morocco. The cancelled friendly against Ghana was seen as a valuable opportunity for Madugu's team to gauge their readiness before the main continental showpiece. With the match now off, the Super Falcons will redirect their full attention to their opening WAFCON fixture and their pursuit of an eleventh African women's football crown.