Nigeria’s quest for an 11th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title gets underway in Casablanca.
The Super Falcons have officially commenced preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after opening their training camp in Casablanca, Morocco, with several senior players among the first to report.
Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, experienced forward Asisat Oshoala, and first-choice goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie were among the earliest arrivals as Nigeria began its build-up to the continental championship.
Also present at the opening of camp were Glory Ogbonna, Christy Ucheibe, Fatima Oloko, Oluwatosin Demehin, Rofiat Imuran, and Shukurat Oladipo, providing head coach Justine Madugu with an encouraging start to preparations.
The camping exercise represents the first phase of Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 WAFCON tournament in Morocco, with the remaining 16 invited players expected to join the squad in the coming days before full training sessions begin.
Madugu recently unveiled a 25-player Super Falcons squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, blending experienced internationals with emerging talents as Nigeria seeks to defend its continental title.
The tournament is scheduled to run from 26 July to 16 August 2026, with the Super Falcons expected to move from Casablanca to Rabat ahead of their opening fixture.
Nigeria will begin its 2026 WAFCON Group C campaign against Malawi at the Al Madina Stadium in Rabat on 28 July, before facing Zambia and Egypt in their remaining group-stage matches.
As the most successful nation in the history of the competition, the Super Falcons will be aiming to win an unprecedented 11th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title.
In addition to defending their African crown, the nine-time? (Correction based on the provided content: 10-time) champions will also target qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, with automatic qualification awarded to the four teams that reach the semi-finals.
Nigeria will be hoping its blend of experienced stars and promising young players can once again deliver success on the continental stage.