Super Falcons ready for WAFCON opener against Malawi
Nigeria’s Super Falcons completed their final tactical sessions in Morocco ahead of their opening Group C match against Malawi at the 2026 WAFCON, seeking their 11th continental title.
Nigeria’s Super Falcons completed their final tactical sessions in Morocco ahead of their opening Group C match against Malawi at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The 10-time champions are seeking their 11th continental title, supported by enhanced performance bonuses from the National Sports Commission.
The Super Falcons are the most successful team in WAFCON history, having won 10 of the 13 editions of the tournament. The team’s preparation has been meticulous, with intensive training camps designed to ensure peak performance. The enhanced performance bonuses reflect the National Sports Commission’s commitment to supporting the team.
This echoes the 2022 WAFCON triumph, when Nigeria edged hosts Morocco 3-2 in the final to claim their 10th title. The mechanism then was different, but the result was the same: Nigeria proving its dominance on the continent.
The winners: the Super Falcons, who have a chance to extend their record; and Nigerian football fans, who have a team to support. The losers: the other teams, who face a formidable opponent; and the Nigerian Football Federation, which must ensure the team is properly supported.
Bottom Line: The Super Falcons are ready for WAFCON. The target is an 11th title. The question is whether they can deliver.