Super Falcons
Elegbede Abiodun
… with 16 teams competing across four groups.
Super Falcons prepare to begin their quest for an 11th continental title, as the take on Malawi on Tuesday in the ongoing WAFCON hosted by Morocco.
All the matches of the tournament air live on SuperSport via DStv and GOtv.
The tournament opened on Sunday with Algeria claiming a 2-0 victory over Senegal before hosts Morocco thrilled their home fans with a commanding 4-0 win over Kenya to top Group A after the opening round of matches.
Monday’s Group B action delivered mixed fortunes, with Tanzania stunning the 2024 champions South Africa 2-1 before Ivory Coast cruised to a 4-1 victory over Burkina Faso.
Today’s action follows Zambia as they take on Egypt in the group C. Later today, the Super Falcons open their Group C campaign against Malawi at 9:00pm, with the two matches expected to provide an early indication of how one of the tournament’s most competitive groups could unfold.
Nigeria head into the competition as Africa’s most successful women’s national team, having won a record 10 WAFCON titles. The Super Falcons return as defending champions after reclaiming the continental crown in 2024 and will be aiming to retain the trophy in Morocco.
Beyond Nigeria, hosts Morocco will be hoping to build on the momentum of their opening victory and improve on their runner-up finish in 2022. South Africa, champions in 2022, remain among the leading contenders despite their opening defeat to Tanzania, while Zambia are widely tipped as one of the tournament’s dark horses after their recent rise in African women’s football.
This year’s competition is the biggest in WAFCON history, with 16 teams competing across four groups. The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarter-finals, while the four semi-finalists will secure automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
