The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that the Super Falcons will depart Lisbon for Casablanca on Wednesday, marking a key step in their final preparations ahead of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.
The nine-time African champions are expected to shift their base to Casablanca, where they will face arch-rivals Ghana’s Black Queens in a final warm-up match on Sunday, June 29, just days before the tournament kicks off on July 5.
Super Falcons hold Portugal in impressive Friendly performance
Before departing Portugal, the Falcons put up a gritty and disciplined display in a friendly against European giants Portugal, battling to a goalless draw in Lisbon on Monday. The result was even more remarkable considering the Nigerian team only arrived a day before the fixture due to logistical delays.
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Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie was the standout performer, producing a string of world-class saves to frustrate a Portuguese side ranked 14 spots above Nigeria in the FIFA rankings. The Paris FC shot-stopper denied early efforts from Diana Silva and then made three point-blank saves in rapid succession from Jessica Silva, Fatima Pinto, and Andreia Norton, preserving a well-earned clean sheet.
Super Falcons focus turns to Ghana clash and Group stage
With the Portugal test now behind them, the focus shifts to the final warm-up match against Ghana in Morocco — a match that promises to be a key test of the team’s readiness for the continental tournament.
Nigeria is drawn in Group B at the WAFCON alongside Tunisia, Botswana, and Algeria, with all matches scheduled to take place at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca.
Head coach Justine Madugu will be hoping to fine-tune his tactics and build chemistry within the squad as the Super Falcons aim to reclaim the continental title and extend their record haul to ten championships.
