WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Head To Abidjan For WAFU Tournament
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has entered the Super Falcons for the WAFU B Four-Nation Tournament in Abidjan as part of preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.
The preparatory tournament will take place in Côte d’Ivoire between February 27 and March 7 ahead of WAFCON scheduled for March 17 to April 3.
NFF Director of Competitions, Ruth David, confirmed Nigeria’s participation, describing it as a crucial step in ensuring the reigning African champions are fully prepared for the continental showpiece.
According to her, the WAFU B Secretariat has invited Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal — all WAFCON participants — for the mini-tournament. She added that the Super Falcons’ squad list submitted by head coach Justin Madugu will be released in the coming days through official channels.
In a related development, five Super Falcons stars have been nominated into the IFFHS Women’s Africa XI for 2025.
Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, defenders Michelle Alozie and Ashleigh Plumptre, and midfielders Christy Ucheibe and Rasheedat Ajibade were all named in the team released by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS).
Nnadozie’s inclusion reflects her consistency and authority at both club and international level, with standout performances in Europe enhancing her reputation as one of Africa’s top goalkeepers.
Alozie and Plumptre anchor a solid defence, while Ucheibe and Ajibade provide balance, energy and creativity in midfield. Morocco’s Ghizlane Chebbak, Zambia’s Barbra Banda and Malawi’s Temwa Chawinga complete a star-studded XI.
The IFFHS explained that the selection is a projection based on form, consistency and statistical analysis rather than a retrospective award, highlighting Nigeria’s continued leadership in African women’s football.
Morocco will host the WAFCON 2026 finals from 17 March to 3 April 2026.
