Nigeria’s Super Falcons recorded an encouraging victory in December 2025, emerging winners of the pre-AFCON 3-a-side ceremonial tournament held in Morocco, an event organised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as part of build-up activities ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
The short-format tournament, which featured selected African national teams, was designed to celebrate women’s football on the continent while promoting unity and visibility for the women’s game in the lead-up to the main championship. Although ceremonial in nature, the matches were played with intensity, providing a platform for skill, flair, and tactical awareness in a fast-paced setting.
The Super Falcons stood out across the competition, adapting seamlessly to the 3-a-side format that placed emphasis on close ball control, speed, creativity, and quick decision-making. Nigeria’s composure and technical superiority proved decisive, underlining the team’s enduring pedigree as Africa’s most successful women’s national side.
The tournament also served as an opportunity for national teams to engage fans and test ideas in a relaxed but competitive environment. Nigeria was represented by players drawn from the Super Falcons’ broader national team pool. Given the exhibition nature of the event, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) did not release an official squad list, and the matches were not classified as full international fixtures.
Importantly, the ceremonial tournament formed part of preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, which will be hosted by Morocco, with matches scheduled to take place across multiple venues in the country. While CAF has confirmed Morocco as host, specific dates and final match venues are expected to be announced in line with CAF’s official tournament calendar.
For Nigeria, the victory in Morocco goes beyond the result itself. It reinforces the Super Falcons’ readiness, confidence, and ambition as preparations continue for WAFCON 2026. The performance also offered fans a positive reminder of the team’s depth, adaptability, and long-standing dominance in African women’s football.
As attention now shifts fully to the main tournament, the Super Falcons’ triumph at the pre-AFCON ceremonial event stands as a symbolic but meaningful statement: Nigeria remains firmly positioned as a leading force in African women’s football.
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