The Super Falcons of Nigeria and Ghana’s Black Queens will renew one of African women’s football’s most enduring rivalries on Saturday when they clash in an international friendly in Casablanca, Morocco, as part of preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
The friendly, scheduled for 16:00 at the Stade El Arbi Zaouli, offers both West African giants a valuable opportunity to fine-tune their preparations ahead of the 14th edition of the continental championship, which kicks off on Sunday.
Nigeria, Africa’s most successful women’s national team with 10 WAFCON titles, opened camp in Casablanca on Monday as preparations for their Group C opener against Malawi in Rabat on Tuesday, 28 July, gathered momentum.
By Tuesday afternoon, 10 players had arrived at the team’s base at the Hotel Marriott in Casablanca, with midfielder Toni Payne expected to join the squad on Wednesday following her recent move to Inter Milan Women from Everton.
Under the guidance of Head Coach Justine Madugu, the Super Falcons held their first training session on Tuesday at the Stade El Arbi Zaouli.
