The Cameroonian Football Federation (Fecafoot) has announced a friendly match between the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon and the Super Falcons of Nigeria, which took place on February 28, 2026, in Yaoundé. This match is part of both teams' preparation for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), scheduled to be held in Morocco from March 17 to April 3.
This friendly match offers a crucial opportunity for both teams to fine-tune their strategies and assess their players' fitness. For Cameroon, it is about consolidating the team's collective organization, while Nigeria seeks to complete its squad.
The 2026 Women's AFCON in Morocco is a major event for African women's football. For the first time, 16 nations will participate in the final phase. The semi-finalists of this tournament will directly qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil. Teams eliminated in the quarter-finals will have a second chance to qualify through intercontinental play-offs.
The draw for the group stage took place on January 15, 2026, in Rabat. Cameroon is in Group D alongside Ghana, Mali, and Cape Verde. Nigeria, the defending champion, is in Group C with Zambia, Egypt, and Malawi.
In addition to the Cameroon-Nigeria match, other African teams are increasing friendly matches to prepare for the AFCON. Morocco faces Burkina Faso, Algeria plays against Egypt, and Côte d'Ivoire takes on Benin and Kenya.
The match between Cameroon and Nigeria was played at the Military Stadium in Yaoundé.
The 2026 Women's AFCON will take place in several Moroccan cities, including Casablanca, Fez, and Rabat. The stadiums selected are the Sports Complex in Fez, the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, and the Larbi Zaouli and Al Madina stadiums in Casablanca.
This friendly match and the intensive preparation of the teams demonstrate the growing importance of women's football in Africa and the ambition of nations to shine at the 2026 AFCON and qualify for the 2027 World Cup. The tournament in Morocco promises to be an exciting competition and a springboard for the development of women's football on the continent.
