Super Falcons ready for WAFCON title defence in Morocco

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have finalised preparations for the 2026 WAFCON in Morocco, seeking an 11th title and extending their undefeated record in finals.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons finalised preparations as defending champions for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. Seeking an 11th WAFCON title, the 10-time champions aim to extend their undefeated record in WAFCON finals following intensive tactical training camps.

The Super Falcons are the most successful team in WAFCON history, having won 10 of the 13 editions of the tournament. The team’s record in finals is flawless, having never lost a WAFCON final. The current squad, led by captain Rasheedat Ajibade and featuring stars like Asisat Oshoala and Chiamaka Nnadozie, is determined to maintain that record.

The tournament, which kicks off later this week in Morocco, will feature an expanded 16-team format. The top four teams will qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, adding extra motivation for the Falcons. The team’s preparation has been meticulous, with intensive training camps designed to ensure peak performance.

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 record is flawless. The question is whether they can extend it.