Reigning African champions Nigeria will take on Ghana in an international friendly on Saturday in Casablanca as part of their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
The Super Falcons opened their training camp in Casablanca on Monday ahead of the tournament, which begins next Sunday. They will kick off their Group C campaign against Malawi in Rabat on July 28.
By Tuesday afternoon, 10 players had arrived at the team’s camp, with Inter Milan Women midfielder Toni Payne expected to join the squad on Wednesday.
Under the guidance of head coach Justine Madugu, the Falcons held their first training session on Tuesday at Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca.
Among the players already in camp are captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeepers Chiamaka Nnadozie and Fatima Oloko, defenders Oluwatosin Demehin, Glory Ogbonna, Shukurat Oladipo and Rofiat Imuran, midfielders Christy Ucheibe and Jennifer Echegini, and forward Asisat Oshoala.
Saturday’s friendly against the Black Queens of Ghana will be played at Stade Larbi Zaouli, with kick-off scheduled for 4 p.m. The match serves as Nigeria’s final test before they begin their title defence.
The Super Falcons will face Malawi on July 28, Zambia on August 1, and Egypt on August 5 as they bid for a record-extending 11th WAFCON title.
