Super Falcons to face Ghana in WAFCON friendly



Nigeria’s Super Falcons will take on Ghana’s Black Queens in an international friendly on Saturday as part of their final preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the tournament will run from July 19 to August 8, with Nigeria seeking to reclaim the title they have won a record 10 times.The Falcons opened their training camp in Casablanca on Monday ahead of their opening Group C match against Malawi in Rabat on July 20.As of Tuesday afternoon, 10 players had arrived at the team’s Marriott Hotel camp in Casablanca, while midfielder Toni Payne was expected to join the squad on Wednesday.Head coach Justine Madugu led the early arrivals to their first training session at the Stade El Arbi Zaouli on Tuesday.Players already in camp include captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeepers Chiamaka Nnadozie and Fatima Oloko, defenders Oluwatosin Demehin, Glory Ogbonna, Shukurat Oladipo and Rofiat Imuran, midfielder Jennifer Echegini, forward Asisat Oshoala and Christy Ucheibe.The friendly against Ghana, runners-up to Nigeria at the inaugural edition of the tournament hosted by Nigeria in 1998, will also be played at the Stade El Arbi Zaouli in Casablanca at 4 p.m.Nigeria will begin their WAFCON campaign against Malawi before taking on Zambia and Egypt in Group C.Related NewsSenegalese FA says Thiaw salary demands caused World Cup downfallSimon backs Chelle to continue as Eagles coachFalcons storm Casablanca camp ahead of WAFCONThe four semi-finalists at the tournament will qualify automatically for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.Meanwhile, the fifth-placed team will advance to an intercontinental playoff tournament for another opportunity to secure qualification.The tournament groups are:Group A: Morocco, Algeria, Senegal and Kenya.Group B: South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Tanzania.Group C: Nigeria, Zambia, Egypt and Malawi.Group D: Ghana, Cameroon, Mali and Cape Verde. (NAN) The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the tournament will run from July 19 to August 8, with Nigeria seeking to reclaim the title they have won a record 10 times.The Falcons opened their training camp in Casablanca on Monday ahead of their opening Group C match against Malawi in Rabat on July 20.As of Tuesday afternoon, 10 players had arrived at the team’s Marriott Hotel camp in Casablanca, while midfielder Toni Payne was expected to join the squad on Wednesday.Head coach Justine Madugu led the early arrivals to their first training session at the Stade El Arbi Zaouli on Tuesday.Players already in camp include captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeepers Chiamaka Nnadozie and Fatima Oloko, defenders Oluwatosin Demehin, Glory Ogbonna, Shukurat Oladipo and Rofiat Imuran, midfielder Jennifer Echegini, forward Asisat Oshoala and Christy Ucheibe.The friendly against Ghana, runners-up to Nigeria at the inaugural edition of the tournament hosted by Nigeria in 1998, will also be played at the Stade El Arbi Zaouli in Casablanca at 4 p.m.Nigeria will begin their WAFCON campaign against Malawi before taking on Zambia and Egypt in Group C.Related NewsSenegalese FA says Thiaw salary demands caused World Cup downfallSimon backs Chelle to continue as Eagles coachFalcons storm Casablanca camp ahead of WAFCONThe four semi-finalists at the tournament will qualify automatically for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.Meanwhile, the fifth-placed team will advance to an intercontinental playoff tournament for another opportunity to secure qualification.The tournament groups are:Group A: Morocco, Algeria, Senegal and Kenya.Group B: South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Tanzania.Group C: Nigeria, Zambia, Egypt and Malawi.Group D: Ghana, Cameroon, Mali and Cape Verde. (NAN) The Falcons opened their training camp in Casablanca on Monday ahead of their opening Group C match against Malawi in Rabat on July 20.As of Tuesday afternoon, 10 players had arrived at the team’s Marriott Hotel camp in Casablanca, while midfielder Toni Payne was expected to join the squad on Wednesday.Head coach Justine Madugu led the early arrivals to their first training session at the Stade El Arbi Zaouli on Tuesday.Players already in camp include captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeepers Chiamaka Nnadozie and Fatima Oloko, defenders Oluwatosin Demehin, Glory Ogbonna, Shukurat Oladipo and Rofiat Imuran, midfielder Jennifer Echegini, forward Asisat Oshoala and Christy Ucheibe.The friendly against Ghana, runners-up to Nigeria at the inaugural edition of the tournament hosted by Nigeria in 1998, will also be played at the Stade El Arbi Zaouli in Casablanca at 4 p.m.Nigeria will begin their WAFCON campaign against Malawi before taking on Zambia and Egypt in Group C.Related NewsSenegalese FA says Thiaw salary demands caused World Cup downfallSimon backs Chelle to continue as Eagles coachFalcons storm Casablanca camp ahead of WAFCONThe four semi-finalists at the tournament will qualify automatically for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.Meanwhile, the fifth-placed team will advance to an intercontinental playoff tournament for another opportunity to secure qualification.The tournament groups are:Group A: Morocco, Algeria, Senegal and Kenya.Group B: South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Tanzania.Group C: Nigeria, Zambia, Egypt and Malawi.Group D: Ghana, Cameroon, Mali and Cape Verde. (NAN) As of Tuesday afternoon, 10 players had arrived at the team’s Marriott Hotel camp in Casablanca, while midfielder Toni Payne was expected to join the squad on Wednesday.Head coach Justine Madugu led the early arrivals to their first training session at the Stade El Arbi Zaouli on Tuesday.Players already in camp include captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeepers Chiamaka Nnadozie and Fatima Oloko, defenders Oluwatosin Demehin, Glory Ogbonna, Shukurat Oladipo and Rofiat Imuran, midfielder Jennifer Echegini, forward Asisat Oshoala and Christy Ucheibe.The friendly against Ghana, runners-up to Nigeria at the inaugural edition of the tournament hosted by Nigeria in 1998, will also be played at the Stade El Arbi Zaouli in Casablanca at 4 p.m.Nigeria will begin their WAFCON campaign against Malawi before taking on Zambia and Egypt in Group C.Related NewsSenegalese FA says Thiaw salary demands caused World Cup downfallSimon backs Chelle to continue as Eagles coachFalcons storm Casablanca camp ahead of WAFCONThe four semi-finalists at the tournament will qualify automatically for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.Meanwhile, the fifth-placed team will advance to an intercontinental playoff tournament for another opportunity to secure qualification.The tournament groups are:Group A: Morocco, Algeria, Senegal and Kenya.Group B: South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Tanzania.Group C: Nigeria, Zambia, Egypt and Malawi.Group D: Ghana, Cameroon, Mali and Cape Verde. (NAN) Head coach Justine Madugu led the early arrivals to their first training session at the Stade El Arbi Zaouli on Tuesday.Players already in camp include captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeepers Chiamaka Nnadozie and Fatima Oloko, defenders Oluwatosin Demehin, Glory Ogbonna, Shukurat Oladipo and Rofiat Imuran, midfielder Jennifer Echegini, forward Asisat Oshoala and Christy Ucheibe.The friendly against Ghana, runners-up to Nigeria at the inaugural edition of the tournament hosted by Nigeria in 1998, will also be played at the Stade El Arbi Zaouli in Casablanca at 4 p.m.Nigeria will begin their WAFCON campaign against Malawi before taking on Zambia and Egypt in Group C.Related NewsSenegalese FA says Thiaw salary demands caused World Cup downfallSimon backs Chelle to continue as Eagles coachFalcons storm Casablanca camp ahead of WAFCONThe four semi-finalists at the tournament will qualify automatically for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.Meanwhile, the fifth-placed team will advance to an intercontinental playoff tournament for another opportunity to secure qualification.The tournament groups are:Group A: Morocco, Algeria, Senegal and Kenya.Group B: South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Tanzania.Group C: Nigeria, Zambia, Egypt and Malawi.Group D: Ghana, Cameroon, Mali and Cape Verde. (NAN) Players already in camp include captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeepers Chiamaka Nnadozie and Fatima Oloko, defenders Oluwatosin Demehin, Glory Ogbonna, Shukurat Oladipo and Rofiat Imuran, midfielder Jennifer Echegini, forward Asisat Oshoala and Christy Ucheibe.The friendly against Ghana, runners-up to Nigeria at the inaugural edition of the tournament hosted by Nigeria in 1998, will also be played at the Stade El Arbi Zaouli in Casablanca at 4 p.m.Nigeria will begin their WAFCON campaign against Malawi before taking on Zambia and Egypt in Group C.Related NewsSenegalese FA says Thiaw salary demands caused World Cup downfallSimon backs Chelle to continue as Eagles coachFalcons storm Casablanca camp ahead of WAFCONThe four semi-finalists at the tournament will qualify automatically for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.Meanwhile, the fifth-placed team will advance to an intercontinental playoff tournament for another opportunity to secure qualification.The tournament groups are:Group A: Morocco, Algeria, Senegal and Kenya.Group B: South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Tanzania.Group C: Nigeria, Zambia, Egypt and Malawi.Group D: Ghana, Cameroon, Mali and Cape Verde. (NAN) The friendly against Ghana, runners-up to Nigeria at the inaugural edition of the tournament hosted by Nigeria in 1998, will also be played at the Stade El Arbi Zaouli in Casablanca at 4 p.m.Nigeria will begin their WAFCON campaign against Malawi before taking on Zambia and Egypt in Group C.Related NewsSenegalese FA says Thiaw salary demands caused World Cup downfallSimon backs Chelle to continue as Eagles coachFalcons storm Casablanca camp ahead of WAFCONThe four semi-finalists at the tournament will qualify automatically for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.Meanwhile, the fifth-placed team will advance to an intercontinental playoff tournament for another opportunity to secure qualification.The tournament groups are:Group A: Morocco, Algeria, Senegal and Kenya.Group B: South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Tanzania.Group C: Nigeria, Zambia, Egypt and Malawi.Group D: Ghana, Cameroon, Mali and Cape Verde. (NAN) Nigeria will begin their WAFCON campaign against Malawi before taking on Zambia and Egypt in Group C.Related NewsSenegalese FA says Thiaw salary demands caused World Cup downfallSimon backs Chelle to continue as Eagles coachFalcons storm Casablanca camp ahead of WAFCONThe four semi-finalists at the tournament will qualify automatically for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.Meanwhile, the fifth-placed team will advance to an intercontinental playoff tournament for another opportunity to secure qualification.The tournament groups are:Group A: Morocco, Algeria, Senegal and Kenya.Group B: South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Tanzania.Group C: Nigeria, Zambia, Egypt and Malawi.Group D: Ghana, Cameroon, Mali and Cape Verde. (NAN) The four semi-finalists at the tournament will qualify automatically for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.Meanwhile, the fifth-placed team will advance to an intercontinental playoff tournament for another opportunity to secure qualification.The tournament groups are:Group A: Morocco, Algeria, Senegal and Kenya.Group B: South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Tanzania.Group C: Nigeria, Zambia, Egypt and Malawi.Group D: Ghana, Cameroon, Mali and Cape Verde. (NAN) Meanwhile, the fifth-placed team will advance to an intercontinental playoff tournament for another opportunity to secure qualification.The tournament groups are:Group A: Morocco, Algeria, Senegal and Kenya.Group B: South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Tanzania.Group C: Nigeria, Zambia, Egypt and Malawi.Group D: Ghana, Cameroon, Mali and Cape Verde. (NAN) The tournament groups are:Group A: Morocco, Algeria, Senegal and Kenya.Group B: South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Tanzania.Group C: Nigeria, Zambia, Egypt and Malawi.Group D: Ghana, Cameroon, Mali and Cape Verde. (NAN) Group A: Morocco, Algeria, Senegal and Kenya.Group B: South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Tanzania.Group C: Nigeria, Zambia, Egypt and Malawi.Group D: Ghana, Cameroon, Mali and Cape Verde. (NAN) Group B: South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Tanzania.Group C: Nigeria, Zambia, Egypt and Malawi.Group D: Ghana, Cameroon, Mali and Cape Verde. (NAN) Group C: Nigeria, Zambia, Egypt and Malawi.Group D: Ghana, Cameroon, Mali and Cape Verde. (NAN) Group D: Ghana, Cameroon, Mali and Cape Verde. (NAN)