Nigeria’s Super Falcons are ramping up preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a crucial friendly match against Ghana’s Black Queens in Casablanca on July 18.

The game, to be held at Stade El Arbi Zaouli, gives head coach Justine Madugu a chance to evaluate his squad ahead of the continental tournament in Morocco.

The team has already begun their training camp in Casablanca, with key players like captain Rasheedat Ajibade, Chiamaka Nnadozie, and Asisat Oshoala in attendance.The squad will hold their first training session on July 14 as more players join.Nigeria’s WAFCON campaign starts with a clash against Malawi on July 28, followed by matches against Zambia and Egypt.

The tournament is significant as semi-finalists automatically qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, while fifth-place finishers enter an intercontinental playoff.This friendly serves as vital preparation for the high-stakes competition.