The Super Falcons of Nigeria are set to face Cameroon’s Lionesses in two International Friendly matches, as part of preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), scheduled for Morocco.
Nigeria and Cameroon will clash in Yaounde on February 28th and March 3rd in a double header.
In a statement by the Head of Communications at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ademola Olajire, General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi noted that the federation was committed to ensuring proper preparation for the team.
“We have concluded everything that has to do with the two friendly matches, in conjunction with our counterpart body in Cameroon,” he said.
“Our commitment is to ensure that the Super Falcons are well-prepared to retain their WAFCON title in Morocco and qualify for next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup finals in Brazil.”
The General Secretary of Cameroon Football Federation, Isaac Mandong, shared a few words.
“We are excited about the opportunity to host the Nigeria national team and to strengthen the ties between our two federations through this collaboration,” Mandong said.
All four semi-finalists at the WAFCON billed to begin from March 17th – 3rd April, 2026, will qualify directly for next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup finals in Brazil.
The Super Falcons won their 10th WAFCON title at the Morocco 2025 edition.