Nigeria’s Super Falcons are set to clash with Cameroon in two international friendlies next month as they step up preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), following the cancellation of a planned four-nation tournament.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed on Monday that the reigning African champions will meet the Indomitable Lionesses in Yaounde during the FIFA Women’s International Window from February 24 to March 7, 2026.
“The Super Falcons and the Indomitable Lionesses will face off in Cameroon on Saturday, 28th February, and again on Tuesday, 3rd March 2026,” the NFF said.
The two sides last met in a preparatory friendly ahead of last year’s WAFCON in Morocco, where Nigeria secured a 2-0 victory at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta.
NFF General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi said all arrangements for the friendlies had been completed in collaboration with the Cameroonian federation, stressing the importance of proper preparation for both continental and global competitions.
“We have concluded everything for the two friendly matches in conjunction with our counterpart body in Cameroon, FECAFOOT. Our focus is to ensure the Super Falcons are fully prepared to retain their WAFCON title in Morocco and qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil,” Sanusi said.
Cameroon’s football authorities also welcomed the fixtures. FECAFOOT General Secretary Isaac Mandong said, “We are excited to host Nigeria and strengthen ties between our federations through this collaboration.”
The friendlies follow the cancellation of a proposed four-nation invitational tournament, which was expected to feature Nigeria, Benin, Senegal, and hosts Ivory Coast. According to Savid News, logistical challenges and coordination setbacks led to the cancellation, leaving preparations for the Super Falcons initially disrupted.
The 13th edition of WAFCON is scheduled to hold in Morocco from March 17 to April 3, 2026. All four semi-finalists will earn automatic qualification to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
Nigeria remains the most successful team in the tournament’s history, with 10 titles, including last year’s triumph in Morocco where they overcame Tunisia, Botswana, Zambia, South Africa, and the hosts.
The upcoming friendlies against Cameroon are expected to restore competitive rhythm and give head coach Justine Madugu and her squad a valuable opportunity to rebuild cohesion ahead of their WAFCON title defence.
