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Pre-WAFCON Friendlies: Fabulous Falcons Flog Lionesses 3-1 in Yaounde

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Perennial African champions Nigeria underscored the truism that class is permanent when they trounced the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon 3-1 in the second of a two-match tour in Yaounde on Tuesday. Three days after they were pipped by the odd goal in the first meeting, the Super Falcons returned to the Military Stadium in northern Yaoundé and flipped the script emphatically, beating the Lionesses 3-1. Head Coach Justin Madugu made seven changes to the side that lost on Saturday. Cameroon struck first again, a seventh-minute goal that briefly stirred memories of the weekend defeat. However, forward Chinwendu Ihezuo drew Nigeria level in the 32nd minute, rising above her marker to power home a header from Rinsola Babajide’s cross. Then, just before half time, the comeback was complete. After a scramble inside the box, Babajide who had assisted the leveller showed sharp instincts to fire Nigeria in front in the 43rd minute. Madugu’s reshaped midfield pressed higher, closed central lanes quicker, and forced Cameroon into hopeful deliveries. In the second half, Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, tireless down the right, delivered a teasing cross into the heart of the box. Michelle Alozie attacked it with conviction, launching herself into a flying header that made it 3-1 in the 64th minute. Both teams used the games as part of their preparations for the 14th edition of the Women Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled for Morocco, 17th March – 3rd April.

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Pre-WAFCON Friendlies: Super Falcons Seek Victory against Lionesses in Second Game

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Reigning African champions Nigeria are keen to redeem themselves after losing to a late goal by Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses on Saturday in the first of two friendly matches in the Cameroonian capital, Yaounde.   Both teams clash again on Tuesday at Yaounde’s Military Stadium to draw the curtain on a two-match arrangement purposed by the two countries’ football federations to prepare the teams for this year’s Women Africa Cup of Nations finals.   The Lionesses, who play Ghana, Mali and Cape Verde in Group D at this year’s Women Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, scored in added time of the second period at the same Military Stadium on Saturday evening, in what many see as a timely reality check for 10-time continental champions Nigeria.   Yvana’s Mbomezomo’s shot from outside the box in added time beat debuting goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor for the only goal of the match. However, Erhabor was composed and confident in goal in her first game for Nigeria, and must be proud of her day in the office.   Second-half substitutes Joy Omewa, Precious Christopher, Folashade Ijamilusi, Esther Onyenezide and Michelle Alozie sought to put more pressure on the Lionesses but goalkeeper Ange Bawou was in fine fettle and was a bulwark against the Super Falcons.   On Tuesday, Coach Justin Madugu is sure to change tactics and may adjust playing personnel as the Falcons, who defeated the Lionesses 1-0 in front of the latter’s fans in the Final of the 2016 Women AFCON, will surely go for a win in this one.   Africa’s best for the past two years, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie may come into the fray, with Alozie likely to start, alongside Oluwatosin Demehin, Osinachi Ohale and Glory Ogbonna in defence, while Onyenezide, Christopher, Ucheibe, Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene and Jennifer Echegini are still available in midfield.   Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, Gift Monday, Rinsola Babajide, Chinwendu Ihezuo and Ijamilusi are the options for Madugu in the foreline.  

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Pre-WAFCON Friendlies: Ajibade, Nnadozie, 23 Others Top Super Falcons List for Cameroon

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Head Coach Justine Madugu has listed captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and forwards Esther Okoronkwo and Chinwendu Ihezuo in a 25-player Super Falcons’ roster for the upcoming friendly matches against the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in Yaounde. Canada-based midfielder Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene makes a return to the squad after a couple of years, and forward Gift Monday, now based in the United States of America, also returns after missing out on last year’s Women AFCON triumph in Morocco. England-based goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor has been called up for the first time, as Mexico-based defender Chidinma Okeke also makes a return to the 10-time African champions. Midfielder Precious Christopher, based in Tanzania, joins up with the group for the first time, while defenders Osinachi Ohale, Michelle Alozie, Oluwatosin Demehin and Ashley Plumptre, midfielders Halimatu Ayinde, Christy Ucheibe, Deborah Abiodun and Jennifer Echegini, and forwards Rinsola Babajide and Folashade Ijamilusi retain their spots. The first match against the Lionesses will hold on Saturday, 28th February, with the second coming up on Tuesday, 3rd March. The final tournament of the 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations has been confirmed for the Kingdom of Morocco for the period 17th March – 3rd April, with all four semi-finalists qualifying directly to next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup finals in Brazil. SUPER FALCONS FOR FRIENDLY MATCHES VS CAMEROON: Goalkeepers: Chiamaka Nnadozie (Brighton Hove & Albion, England); Comfort Erhabor (Portsmouth Ladies, England); Fatima Oloko (Abia Angels); Anderline Mgbechi (Rivers Angels) Defenders: Osinachi Ohale (Pachucha Club de Futbol, Mexico); Shukurat Oladipo (AS Roma, Italy); Michelle Alozie (Olivia Wynn, USA); Ashleigh Plumptre (Ittihad Ladies FC, Saudi Arabia); Glory Ogbonna (FC Kiryat Gat, Israel); Oluwatosin Demehin (Galatasaray Sportive, Turkey); Sikiratu Isah (Bnot Netanya, Israel); Chidinma Okeke (Club America, Mexico) Midfielders: Halimatu Ayinde (Christian Lundstrom, Sweden); Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene (Ottawa Rapids, Canada); Deborah Abiodun (Washington Spirit, USA); Jennifer Echegini (Paris Saint Germain, France); Christy Ucheibe (SL Benfica, Portugal); Precious Christopher (Yanga Princess, Tanzania) Forwards: Rasheedat Ajibade (Paris Saint Germain, France); Chinwendu Ihezuo (Pachucha Club de Futbol, Mexico); Gift Monday (Washington Spirit, USA); Joy Omewa (Nottingham Forest, England); Esther Okoronkwo (AFC Toronto, Canada); Folashade Ijamilusi (Liaoning Shenyang Shenbei Hefeng, China); Omorinsola Babajide (AS Roma, Italy)

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Morocco 2026: Super Falcons to Face Indomitable Lionesses in Two Games

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As part of their preparations for this year’s Women Africa Cup of Nations scheduled for Morocco, Cup holders and 10-time champions Nigeria will face off with Cameroon in two friendly matches in Yaounde within the FIFA Women’s International Window of 24th February – 7th March 2026. Specifically, the Super Falcons and the Indomitable Lionesses will clash in the Cameroonian capital on Saturday, 28th February, and then again on Tuesday, 3rd March 2026. It will be recalled that both teams clashed in a friendly match prior to last year’s Women Africa Cup of Nations also hosted by Morocco, and the Falcons ran away 2-0 winners at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex, Abeokuta. NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, MON said: “We have concluded everything that has to do with the two friendly matches, in conjunction with our counterpart body in Cameroon, FECAFOOT. Our commitment is to ensure that the Super Falcons are well-prepared to retain their WAFCON title in Morocco and qualify for next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup finals in Brazil.” FECAFOOT General Secretary, Isaac Mandong, said: “We are excited about the opportunity to host the Nigeria national team and to strengthen the ties between our two federations through this collaboration.” The Confederation of African Football has confirmed the 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations for 17th March – 3rd April in the Kingdom of Morocco. All four semi-finalists at the tournament will qualify directly to next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup finals in Brazil. The Super Falcons won their 10th Women AFCON title in Morocco last summer, in the process defeating Tunisia, Botswana, Zambia, South Africa and hosts Morocco.

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Ex-Falcons Goalie, Dede Welcomes Four ‘Precious’ Babies

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Former Super Falcons’ goalkeeper and trainer, Precious Dede has delivered four bouncing babies, Trendbrio.com can report. Dede, now mother of four, broke the news of the new arrivals on her facebook page on Saturday. She wrote; “After many years of waiting, God showed up in the most beautiful way—- FOUR precious blessings at once. “Double the boys, double the girls, quadruple the joy. “Our hearts are full beyond words. Years of prayers, tears, and hope… now turned into four miracles. God is faithful. From waiting to overflowing… “One pregnancy, Four heartbeats.. Endless joy. “Proof that delay is not denial. He turned our waiting into wonders. When God writes your story, He makes it beautiful in His time… God didn’t just answer….He overdelivered. “Congratulations to my family.”  

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Super Falcons Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie Loses Brother

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Chiamaka Nnadozie has announced the death of her brother, sharing the painful news with fans on social media on Monday. The Super Falcons goalkeeper posted a heartfelt message on Instagram alongside videos from the CAF Awards in Morocco, where her brother was seen holding her Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year trophy with pride. “Forever in my heart, big brother. Your laughter echoes in my soul. The bond we shared can’t be broken by time or distance. Your spirit guides us. Losing you is a pain like no other, but I’ll honour your life by living mine with courage. “Every star holds your light; every memory, a treasure. My rock, my friend, my guide. Rest easy, my brother,” Nnadozie wrote. Her post immediately drew an outpouring of sympathy from teammates, supporters and football stakeholders across social media. Super Falcons defender Michelle Alozie shared her support, writing, “May God be with you and your whole family.” The Super Falcons Show also sent condolences, saying, “With heavy hearts, we extend our deepest sympathies to Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, following the loss of her brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with Chiamaka and her family. “May they find strength, comfort and peace in this moment of profound grief.” Another tribute came from John Zacheus, who wrote, “May his soul rest in peace.” The loss has brought deep sorrow to a year that has otherwise been filled with major milestones for the goalkeeper. In 2025, Nnadozie left Paris FC to begin a new chapter with Brighton Women in England, quickly establishing herself as a key figure at the club. She also claimed her third straight CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award and received nominations for The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper prize, as well as the International Federation of Football History and Statistics Women’s World Best Goalkeeper award, marking one of the most successful seasons of her career despite the personal tragedy.

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2026 WAFCON: Super Falcons Edge Amazons, Qualify for Morocco 2026

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Champions Nigeria qualified for next year’s Women Africa Cup of Nations after a 1-1 draw with Bénin Republic in the return leg of the final round of the qualification series in Abeokuta on Tuesday, which resulted in an aggregate 3-1 win for the 10-time winners.   The Amazons turned out to be credible fighters at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, as they approached the game with vigour, passion and vibrancy, with the pacy and nimble-footed Dossi Germaine Honfo and Yenido Romaine Gandonou the lead orchestrators.   However, the Super Falcons were calm, collected and confident, and the Amazons’ rearguard had to spiritedly clear their lines after Captain Rasheedat Ajibade freed Asisat Oshoala as the Falcons surged forward in the 8th minute.   Five minutes later, it was no surprise that they got on the scoresheet, when defender Ashley Plumptre nodded firmly into the net from a corner by Esther Okoronkwo.   In the 23rd minute, Oshoala’s firm header from another Okoronkwo corner missed narrowly, and in the 34th minute, Michelle Alozie’s header was a little above the sticks from Oshoala’s cross. There was still time for Okoronkwo to side-net from a free-kick with four minutes left in the first period.   The Amazons began to pour forward in the 56th minute, when Chiamaka Nnadozie saved from Gandonou, and then had to stretch full length to push away a shot from 25 yards by Yolande Gnammi two minutes later.   The game turned into a real contest on the hour, when Yasminath Djibril struck the ball high and above Nnadozie into the net from a free-kick on the left, for the equalizer.   Nigeria had opportunities to increase the tally, with Folashade Ijamilusi missing from close range after goalkeeper Sourakatou Alassane uncharacteristically dropped the ball, and Alassane saved from Ajibade in the 77th minute. Substitute Joy Omewa and Ijamilusi combined in the 90th minute, but Alassane was up to the task.   Qualification means Nigeria have the opportunity to not only defend their title in Morocco next year, but also aim for an 11th title in 14 championships, as well as a ticket to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup finals in Brazil.

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Governor Abiodun Dangles ₦50M At Super Falcons

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By BUNMI OGUNYALE   Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to sports development and youth empowerment as he announced a ₦50 million support package for the Super Falcons.   The Governor made the announcement while playing host to the national women’s football team at his office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, ahead of their WAFCON 2026 qualifier against the Amazons of Benin Republic.   He described the gesture as a recognition of the team’s inspiring performances and a motivation to spur them toward greater victories.   Abiodun noted that his administration remains steadfast in transforming the sports landscape of Ogun State. From the modernization of the MKO Abiola International Stadium to plans for a world-class sports hub in Abeokuta, he said the government is investing in infrastructure and opportunities that will nurture champions and position Ogun as the true Gateway to Excellence.   “We were delighted to receive the Super Falcons of Nigeria in our office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, ahead of their second-leg Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026 qualifier against the Amazons of Benin Republic. In recognition of their inspiring performances and to further motivate them for the task ahead, we announced a support package of ₦50 million to the team.   “Their return to the MKO Abiola International Stadium is a validation that we are doing something right in Ogun State. Beyond hosting matches, we are transforming the stadium environment with plans for a world-class sports hub—complete with a five-star hotel, cinema, shopping complex, and other facilities that will make Abeokuta a true sports and tourism destination.   “We commended the Falcons for their historic tenth WAFCON title in Morocco, a victory that lifted the spirit of our nation. What they represent goes far beyond football—they embody leadership, teamwork, and discipline. Through their example, millions of young women are learning that excellence knows no gender, and that with hard work and unity, they too can break barriers and achieve greatness.   “On behalf of the government and the good people of Ogun State, we assured the Super Falcons of our unwavering support. We believe that through their success, they will continue to inspire the next generation of leaders, athletes, and achievers. Ogun State stands firmly with them as they continue to make Nigeria proud,” the Governor assured.

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