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After a lengthy wait, Nigeria’s women’s national team has finally achieved lift-off in 2025.
The nine-time African champions defeated Cameroon in an international friendly on June 3, 2025, thanks to a brace from captain Rasheedat Ajibade. They followed that up with a draw against European side Portugal on June 23, before defeating bitter rivals Ghana on June 29 and heading off to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
Super Falcons next match, times and venue revealed
| Nigeria vs Benin | Cotonou | October 20-28 2025 |
Following their group-stage exit at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Nigeria’s Super Falcons returned to action with renewed direction under interim coach Justin Madugu, appointed by the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to lead the team after Randy Waldrum’s departure.
Since Madugu began his tenure, the Super Falcons have claimed a number of eye-catching victories, culminating in the comeback win over Morocco in the final of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in July.
Up next: a two-legged tie against Benin, set to take place within the window of October 20-28, 2025, with the Francophone nation hosting the first leg.
Super Falcons Results – Last 10 matches
- Morocco 2-3 Nigeria (Women's Africa Cup of Nations)
- Nigeria 2-1 South Africa (Women's Africa Cup of Nations)
- Nigeria 5-0 Zambia (Women's Africa Cup of Nations)
- Nigeria 0-0 Algeria (Women's Africa Cup of Nations)
- Nigeria 1-0 Botswana (Women's Africa Cup of Nations)
- Nigeria 3-0 Tunisia (Women's Africa Cup of Nations)
- Nigeria 3-1 Ghana (International friendly)
- Portugal 0-0 Nigeria (International Friendly)
- Nigeria 2-0 Cameroon (International Friendly)
- France 2-1 Nigeria (International Friendly)
Super Falcons next match – latest news
Following their hard-fought victory over South Africa, Nigeria will face neighbours Benin in qualifying for the 2026 WAFCON.
The tie will take place over two legs in October as the Super Falcons bid to defend their historic 10th continental title.
Coach Justin Madugu, whose stock has risen following AFCON success, remains uncontracted by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
