Nigeria’s Super Falcons face Ghana’s Black Queens in a high-stakes friendly today in Morocco, days before the 2024 WAFCON kicks off. While it’s technically a tune-up, the symbolism runs deep, legacy, identity, and the future of African women’s football.
- The match is the final test before WAFCON kicks off on July 5
- Nigeria targets a 10th title under interim coach Justin Madugu
- Madugu says winning would validate local coaches
- Ghana’s coach calls Nigeria “one step up” but backs his squad’s evolution
- Both squads arrived early, with Nigeria holding Portugal to a goalless draw last week
Casablanca hosts more than a friendly; it’s a mirror of what Africa’s women’s football could become.
