Cameroon and Nigeria will face off in a friendly match in Yaoundé on February 28, 2026. This encounter is part of both teams' preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) to be held in Morocco.
The Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon and the Super Falcons of Nigeria, two powerhouses of African women's football, will use this match to fine-tune their strategies and assess their players. Nigeria, the defending WAFCON champion, will use these friendlies to integrate new talents and refine their team play. The team is in Group C with Zambia, Egypt, and Malawi.
Cameroon, on the other hand, will be looking to bounce back after a difficult period. The Indomitable Lionesses were drafted for the 2026 WAFCON following the expansion of the tournament to 16 teams, after being eliminated by Algeria in the qualifiers. They are in Group D with Ghana, Cape Verde and Mali.
Super Falcons coach Justine Madugu has stated that these friendlies will be crucial in assessing the players' fitness and testing different tactical combinations. It is also an opportunity for foreign-based players to join the team in Yaoundé.
These friendly matches represent an important dress rehearsal for both nations ahead of the start of Africa's biggest women's football tournament. Nigeria, in particular, wants to ensure they are fully prepared in the face of growing competition on the continent.
The match will kick off this Saturday, February 28 in Yaoundé. A second friendly match is scheduled for the following Tuesday. These friendlies will give fans a glimpse of what both teams have to offer ahead of WAFCON 2026.
WAFCON 2026 will take place from March 17 to April 3 in Morocco. The semi-finalists will qualify directly for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.
