Nigeria’s Super Falcons are set to face off Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses in a two-match international friendly series, as both sides ramp up preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
The highly anticipated clashes will take place in Yaoundé, the capital of Cameroon, providing an exciting backdrop for these continental heavyweights to test their squads ahead of the tournament. The first encounter is scheduled for Saturday, 28 February, with the return leg following on Tuesday, 3 March.
These friendlies offer both teams a crucial opportunity to fine-tune tactics, integrate new players, and build cohesion before the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off. For Nigeria, the matches will be a chance to assess emerging talents in the squad and reinforce the tactical systems instilled by their coaching staff. Meanwhile, the Indomitable Lionesses will look to capitalize on their home advantage to sharpen their attacking and defensive strategies.
Fans across Africa are eagerly awaiting the fixtures, which promise intense competition and showcase the growing strength and depth of women’s football on the continent. With both sides boasting experienced internationals and promising young stars, these matches are expected to deliver high-quality football and offer a glimpse of the battles to come in the 2026 tournament.
For the first time, 16 teams will feature at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament, with Egypt, Cameroon, Ivory Coast and Mali earning an invitation to partake in the tournament, having failed to secure automatic qualification.
The Super Falcons of Nigeria are the record holders of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, winning the title ten times. They won the previous edition and will be hoping to defend the title in the North African country.
Below are the WAFCON Group pairings:
Group A: Morocco – Algeria – Senegal – Kenya.
Group B: South Africa – Ivory Coast – Burkina Faso – Tanzania.
Group C: Nigeria – Zambia – Egypt – Malawi.
Group D: Ghana – Cameroon – Mali – Cape Verde.
