THE Super Falcons of Nigeria will arrive in Casablanca, Morocco tonight from the Portuguese capital, Lisbon for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
The delegation will comprise 22 players and team officials, as China-based forward Folashade Ijamilusi and USA-based Asisat Oshoala are already in Casablanca.
The nine-time African champions held Portugal to a 0-0 draw in a friendly at Lisbon’s Estádio José Gomes on Monday night, with goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, defender Shukurat Oladipo and veteran forward Francisca Ordega standing out.
The Super Falcons will begin their quest for a record-extending 10th WAFCON title with a clash against Tunisia on July 6 at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca.
They will subsequently face Botswana and Algeria in the group phase.
The Super Falcons have never failed to reach the semi-finals at WAFCON, since it was launched as the African Women’s Championship in 1998.
Champions in 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2016 and 2018, the Falcons made the last four in 2008, 2012 and 2022.
This year’s WAFCON is scheduled for July 5 to July 26 in Morocco.