The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially released the match schedule for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with Nigeria’s Super Falcons set to kick off their campaign against Tunisia on July 6.
The nine-time champions will face the Carthage Ladies in their first group game at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, a day after the tournament opener between hosts Morocco and Zambia.
All of Nigeria’s group stage matches will be played at the same venue in Casablanca.
After their opener against Tunisia, the Falcons will take on Botswana on July 10, before wrapping up their Group B fixtures against Algeria on July 13.
Coach Justin Madugu’s squad is currently in camp in Ikenne as they prepare for a double-header friendly against Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses.
The first match is slated for Saturday, May 31, at the Remo Stars Stadium, while the return leg will be played at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta on Tuesday.
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The Super Falcons training yesterday, in Ijebu Ode, ahead of tomorrow's clash against Cameroon!
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After the Cameroonian friendlies, the team will travel to Portugal for another training camp, where they are expected to face Portugal in a closed, two-match series as part of final preparations for the tournament in Morocco.
The Super Falcons are chasing a record-extending tenth WAFCON title and will need to navigate a tricky group that includes Tunisia, Algeria, and Botswana.
Super Falcons group stage schedule
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time |
| Tunisia | July 6, 2025 | Larbi Zaouli Stadium, Casablanca | 17 hrs |
| Botswana | July 10, 2025 | Larbi Zaouli Stadium, Casablanca | 20 hrs |
| Algeria | July 13, 2025 | Larbi Zaouli Stadium, Casablanca | 20 hrs |
Africa Women’s Cup of Nations group stage
- Group A: Morocco, Zambia, Senegal, DR Congo
- Group B: Nigeria, Tunisia, Algeria, Botswana
- Group C: South Africa, Ghana, Mali, Tanzania
Super Falcons in camp
Goalkeepers: Chiamaka Nnadozie (Paris FC, France); Linda Jiwuaku (Bayelsa Queens); Morufa Ademola (Edo Queens)
Defenders: Osinachi Ohale (Pachucha Club de Futbol, Mexico); Shukurat Oladipo (AS Roma, Italy); Michelle Alozie (Houston Dash, USA); Rofiat Imuran (London City Lionesses, England); Sikiratu Isah (Nasarawa Amazons); Oluwatosin Demehin (Galatasaray Sportive, Turkey); Miracle Usani (Edo Queens); Blessing Ilivieda (Bayelsa Queens)
Midfielders: Rasheedat Ajibade (Atletico Madrid, Spain); Deborah Abiodun (Dallas Trinity, USA); Jennifer Echegini (Paris Saint Germain, France); Josephine Mathias (Nasarawa Amazons); Christy Ucheibe (SL Benfica, Portugal); Amarachi Odoma (Edo Queens)
Forwards: Toni Payne (Everton Ladies, England); Francisca Ordega (Ittihad Ladies Club, Saudi Arabia); Olamide Bolaji (Remo Stars Ladies); Ifeoma Onumonu (Montpellier FC, France); Omorinsola Babajide (Coasta Adeje Tenerife Egatesa (Spain); Emem Essien (Edo Queens)
