The Digest:
Nigeria's Super Falcons are poised for their opening 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, expressing high confidence ahead of their clash with the Amazons of the Benin Republic. The defending champions, who have been camped in Lome since Monday, face their West African neighbors in the first leg at the Stade de Kegue.
Key Points:
- The Super Falcons will play Benin Republic in Lome on Friday afternoon.
- Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie declared the team "mentally and physically prepared."
- The team has been strategizing since learning of the qualifying draw.
- Nnadozie described the team spirit within the camp as "very high."
- The match kicks off at 4:00 PM Nigerian time.
- This is the first qualifying match for the 2026 WAFCON tournament.
- Nigeria enters as the defending Women's Africa Cup of Nations champion.
Sources: Daily Post
