Nigeria’s women’s national team, the Super Falcons, will take on Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses in two international friendly matches as part of their build-up to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.
The matches will be played in Yaoundé, Cameroon, with the first clash scheduled for Saturday, 28 February 2026, and the second on Tuesday, 3 March 2026 during the FIFA Women’s International Window.
The friendlies are aimed at sharpening tactical cohesion and match fitness ahead of the continental tournament, where the Falcons will look to defend their title and secure qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup as one of Africa’s top four teams.
The Super Falcons and Cameroon rekindle a long-standing rivalry between two of Africa’s leading women’s teams — a rivalry that has produced competitive encounters both in qualifiers and warm-up fixtures in recent seasons.
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These friendly clashes against Cameroon offer a valuable opportunity for the Super Falcons to test combinations and build confidence ahead of a major continental campaign. Facing a familiar and physical opponent like the Indomitable Lionesses will help coach Justin Madugu assess his squad’s balance and tactical readiness under competitive conditions.
Cameroon may not have qualified for WAFCON itself, but they remain a strong and disciplined side making these matches far more than routine friendlies. For Nigeria, maintaining momentum and clarity in selection will be critical as they aim to defend their crown and chase one of the coveted automatic slots for next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
Nigerian fans will be keen to see how key players perform against a respected rival, with these encounters also providing a final confidence boost before a packed schedule in the continental tournament from March 17 to April 3, 2026.
Did You Know?
- The Super Falcons and Cameroon have a long-standing rivalry, often meeting in competitive qualifiers and friendlies.
- The friendlies will be played in Yaoundé, the capital of Cameroon.
- The matches fall within the FIFA Women’s International Window from 24 February to 7 March 2026.
- The 13th edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) is set for 17 March to 3 April 2026 in Morocco.
- All four WAFCON semi-finalists will qualify directly for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
