Nigeria's Super Falcons will face Tanzania in a friendly after their Ghana match was cancelled, as both teams prepare for the 2026 WAFCON in Morocco.
Nigeria's Super Falcons will face Tanzania in a friendly on Sunday after their scheduled match against Ghana was cancelled. The fixture, set for Casablanca, serves as final preparation for both teams ahead of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Nigeria's Super Falcons have confirmed a last-minute change to their pre-tournament schedule, with Tanzania's Twiga Stars stepping in as opponents for a friendly match on Sunday in Casablanca. The fixture replaces the originally planned "Jollof Derby" against Ghana's Black Queens, which was called off on Friday evening due to unforeseen circumstances. The cancellation was announced via the Super Falcons' official social media channels, with no further details provided regarding the reason.
The match against Tanzania will take place at the Stade El Arbi Zaouli in Casablanca, the same venue that had been scheduled to host the Ghana fixture. Tanzania will also use the encounter as part of their preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off on July 26 in Morocco. Head coach Bakari Nyundo Shime has expressed confidence in his team's readiness, stating that the friendly will help his side shape up well ahead of the tournament. Tanzania have been drawn in Group B alongside South Africa, Burkina Faso, and Côte d'Ivoire.
For the Super Falcons, the match provides a valuable opportunity to test tactical combinations and assess player fitness before their title defence begins. The ten-time African champions opened their training camp in Casablanca on Monday, with captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, and veteran forward Asisat Oshoala among the early arrivals. Head coach Justine Madugu has a 25-player squad at his disposal as Nigeria prepare for their Group C campaign against Malawi, Zambia, and Egypt.
The WAFCON tournament, scheduled from July 26 to August 16, carries added significance as it serves as Africa's qualification pathway for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil. Nigeria will be aiming to secure a record-extending 11th continental crown and one of four automatic World Cup berths available to the semifinalists. The Super Falcons will open their title defence against Malawi on July 28 at the Al Madina Stadium in Rabat, with their first two group-stage matches played in Rabat before the team concludes their group campaign against Egypt on August 5.
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