Nigeria’s Super Falcons will begin their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, title defence on Tuesday when they face Malawi in their first match of the competition at the Al Medina Stadium, Rabat.
DAILY POST reports that the WAFCON, which started on Sunday, July 26, will end on August 16, 2026.
Host nation, Morocco, won 4-0 against Kenya on Sunday, while Algeria defeated Senegal 2-0 in the other encounter.
The Super Falcons of Nigeria are in Group C alongside Malawi, Egypt and Zambia as they target an 11th continental crown.
They won the last edition of the WAFCON after coming from a 2-0 down to beat Morocco 3-2 in the final.
Super Falcons coach, Justine Madugu has already named his 25-woman squad that includes the likes of Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, Asisat Oshoala, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Esther Okoronkwo, and Michelle Alozie.
Madugu’s side head to the game after defeating Tanzania 2-1
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