Nigeria's Super Falcons Prep for 10th WAFCON Title Defense

Nigeria's Super Falcons, the most successful team in African women's football history, are heading to Cameroon for two crucial warm-up matches as they prepare to defend their continental title.

The 10-time African champions will face Cameroon's Indomitable Lionesses twice in Yaounde on February 28 and March 3. These friendlies fall within FIFA's international window and offer both teams vital preparation time before the Women's Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco on March 17.

The stakes couldn't be higher this year. The tournament isn't just about African bragging rights; the top four teams will earn direct qualification to the 2026 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil.

Nigeria enters the tournament with momentum on their side. Last summer in Morocco, they claimed their 10th WAFCON title with a perfect campaign, defeating Tunisia, Botswana, Zambia, South Africa, and hosts Morocco along the way.

History favors the Super Falcons in this matchup too. When these teams last met in a friendly before the 2025 tournament, Nigeria cruised to a comfortable 2-0 victory in Abeokuta.

The Ripple Effect

This collaboration between Nigeria and Cameroon represents more than just match preparation. Both football federations are strengthening their partnership and investing in women's sports development across the continent.

"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," said NFF General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi. His counterpart at FECAFOOT, Isaac Mandong, welcomed the opportunity to host Nigeria and deepen ties between the two nations.

The matches also give both coaching staffs a chance to test tactics, evaluate players, and build team chemistry before the pressure of tournament play begins. With Brazil 2026 on the horizon, every training session and friendly match becomes crucial for teams with World Cup ambitions.

For young girls watching across Nigeria and Cameroon, these matches showcase what's possible when nations invest in women's football and create pathways for female athletes to compete at the highest levels.

When the tournament begins in three weeks, the Super Falcons will be chasing history again, and their Cameroonian rivals will be better for having tested themselves against Africa's best.