Nigeria’s Super Falcons will begin the final phase of preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a week-long training camp in Mohammedia, Morocco, starting on July 15.
Head coach Justine Madugu has reportedly finalized his 24-player squad, with the official list expected to be unveiled before the team’s departure to Morocco.
The training camp will provide the technical crew with the opportunity to sharpen tactics, improve team chemistry and ensure the players are in peak condition ahead of the tournament.
The reigning African champions head into the competition in high spirits after recording back-to-back international friendly victories over Senegal last month.
Following the Mohammedia camp, the Super Falcons will move to Rabat on July 22 for the final stage of preparations before kicking off their Group C campaign.
Nigeria will open its WAFCON title defence against Malawi on July 28 at Al Madina Stadium in Rabat.
The Falcons will then face Zambia on August 1 before concluding the group stage against Egypt on August 5 at the Olympic Stadium.
Malawi Strengthen Technical Bench
Meanwhile, Nigeria’s opening opponents, Malawi, have reinforced their coaching staff ahead of the tournament by appointing experienced South African coach Sudesh Singh as Technical Adviser.
The appointment was made to comply with Confederation of African Football (CAF) regulations requiring every head coach at the tournament to possess a CAF A Coaching Licence.
Although Malawi’s head coach, Lovemore Fazili, remains in charge of team selection and tactics, Singh will officially occupy the lead coaching role on the bench during matches because he holds the required qualification.
Singh brings nearly three decades of coaching experience, having worked with South African clubs including Mamelodi Sundowns and AmaZulu FC, while also serving as a coaching instructor.
Malawi have also appointed Tyrese Steyn as Performance Analyst to oversee opponent scouting, match analysis and performance data throughout the championship.
The Football Association of Malawi has set an ambitious target for the Scorchers to reach the semi-finals, which would secure the country’s first-ever qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
For Nigeria, the objectives are equally clear: reach the WAFCON semi-finals to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil and successfully defend their continental crown by winning a record-extending 11th African title.
Tags: Super Falcons, WAFCON 2026, Nigeria, Malawi, Morocco, Justine Madugu, Women’s Football
