ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria’s Super Falcons wrapped up their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a 2-1 victory over Tanzania in a friendly match, providing a timely confidence boost ahead of the continental tournament.
The nine-time African champions delivered a solid performance in their final warm-up fixture, using the match to fine-tune tactics and assess the squad before the competition begins.
Nigeria took control of the contest with disciplined attacking play and converted two of their chances to secure the win, while Tanzania managed to pull one goal back but were unable to prevent defeat.
The result offers encouragement for head coach Justin Madugu and his technical crew as they put the finishing touches on preparations for the tournament, where the Super Falcons will be aiming to reclaim the African title.
The friendly also provided valuable playing time for several members of the squad, allowing the coaching staff to evaluate combinations across the pitch and improve match fitness before the opening fixture.
With the victory, Nigeria heads into the 2026 WAFCON on a positive note, carrying momentum and renewed confidence as the team seeks to add another continental championship to its record haul of African titles.
