Nine players of the Super Falcons have arrived in camp as Nigeria continues preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, in Morocco.
The early arrivals are expected to help the team settle down and begin training ahead of the tournament. More players are still expected to join the camp in the coming days as the squad builds up fully.
The team is looking to fine-tune its preparations after announcing a strong list of invited players for the competition. The Super Falcons remain one of Africa’s most successful women’s football teams and will be aiming for another strong run in Morocco.
The camp update is part of the final phase of the team’s build-up before the tournament begins.
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Nine Super Falcons players arrive in camp ahead of WAFCON
Nine players of the Super Falcons have arrived in camp as Nigeria continues preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, in Morocco. The early arrivals are expected to help the team settle down and begin training ahead of the tournament. More players are still expected to join the camp in the coming days as the squad builds up fully. The team is looking to fine-tune its preparations after announcing a strong list of invited players for the competition. The Super Falcons remain one of Africa’s most successful women’s football teams and will be aiming for another strong run in Morocco. The camp update is part of the final phase of the team’s build-up before the tournament begins.
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