Nigeria’s senior women’s national team, the Super Falcons, have returned to the country following growing uncertainty over the scheduling of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
The competition, organised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), was originally slated to hold in Morocco from March 17 to April 3, 2026.
Beyond determining continental champions, the tournament also serves as Africa’s qualification route to the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
However, with less than two weeks to the proposed kick-off, CAF has yet to make an official announcement confirming whether the tournament will proceed as scheduled.
Key pre-competition activities such as media accreditation, formal communications, and visible preparations from the host nation have not been publicly rolled out, further deepening concerns about a possible postponement.
The Super Falcons had initially mapped out plans to move straight from Cameroon to Morocco after completing their two-legged international friendly matches.
The arrangement was designed to allow the team commence its official WAFCON training camp immediately, giving the technical crew ample time to fine-tune preparations and assess players ahead of the final squad selection.
But those plans were altered amid the uncertainty.
A source close to the team revealed that the decision to return to Nigeria was taken after it became evident that there was no clear directive from CAF regarding the tournament’s status.
According to the source, the original strategy would have seen the squad transition seamlessly into camping in Morocco, where players such as Anderline and others expected to join the group would have integrated ahead of the coach’s final list for the championship.
The source further explained that once the team was instructed to head back home after the friendly against Cameroon, it became unnecessary to maintain an expanded squad for the short-term engagement.
Carrying four goalkeepers for a friendly fixture, under the new arrangement, was deemed excessive, and some players were consequently excused — reportedly to attend to club and personal commitments.
As of press time, CAF has not issued an official statement clarifying whether the 2026 WAFCON will proceed as planned or be rescheduled.
The uncertainty leaves participating nations, including Nigeria, in a difficult position as they attempt to balance preparations with evolving logistics.
For the Super Falcons, a team with a proud pedigree in African women’s football, clarity from CAF will be crucial in shaping the next phase of their build-up to the continental showpiece.
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