2026 WAFCON Qualifiers

WAFCON 2024: Ruthless Super Falcons put five past Zambia to reach semi-finals

2026 WAFCON Qualifiers: Super Falcons edge Benin in Lome to claim first leg advantage

Nigeria’s Super Falcons sealed a 2-0 win over Benin Republic in Lome, Togo, on Friday to claim a first-leg advantage in their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final qualifying fixture, Afrosport reports. The 10-time African champions got off to a flying start, with captain Rasheedat Ajibade hitting the crossbar inside the opening minutes at the Stade de Kegue. China-based forward Folashade Ijamilusi also threatened...

Oshoala, Demehin leads early arrivals as Super Falcons hit Togo camp

2026 WAFCON Qualifiers: Super Falcons eye first leg advantage against Benin

Nigeria’s Super Falcons will look to take an early advantage when they face Benin’s Amazons in the first leg of their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final qualifying fixture on Friday, Afrosport reports. The match, which will be officiated by Gambian referee Ngum Fatou, will be played at the Stade de Kegue in Lome, with kick-off set for 4 p.m. Nigerian time. GAME DAY 📣...

2026 WAFCON Qualifiers: CAF names officials for Super Falcons clash with Benin

2026 WAFCON Qualifiers: CAF names officials for Super Falcons clash with Benin

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Ngum Fatou from The Gambia as referee for Friday’s 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier between Nigeria and Benin Republic in Lome, Afrosport reports. Fatou will be assisted by Mariem Chedad and Hamedine Houleye from Mauritania, while fellow Gambian Isatou Touray has been named as fourth official. Halimatou Hamidou from Niger will serve as the match...

Oshoala, Demehin leads early arrivals as Super Falcons hit Togo camp

Oshoala, Demehin leads early arrivals as Super Falcons hit Togo camp

The Super Falcons will begin their training camp on Monday in Lome, Togo, ahead of their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final qualifying first-leg clash against Benin Republic on Friday, Afrosport reports. Six-time African Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala is among the early arrivals in camp, alongside new invitee Joy Omewa, Galatasaray defender Tosin Demehin and China-based forward Folashade Ijamilusi. Home-based players Anderline...

2026 WAFCON Qualifiers: Familiar faces named in Madugu’s 21-player Super Falcons squad for Benin

2026 WAFCON Qualifiers: Familiar faces named in Madugu’s 21-player Super Falcons squad for Benin

Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has invited 21 players for Nigeria’s 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final qualifying fixture against Benin Republic, Afrosport reports. This comes days after the senior men’s team, the Super Eagles, thrashed Benin 4-0 in Uyo, to book a place in the African play-offs for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers at the expense of their West African neighbours. The...