The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially announced the cancellation of the scheduled international friendly between the Super Falcons and Ghana’s Black Queens, which was due to take place on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Casablanca, Morocco.
The high-profile fixture had been arranged as a crucial warm-up match for both West African rivals ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). However, the NFF confirmed that the game will no longer take place due to “unforeseen circumstances.
“In a brief statement, the federation did not disclose the specific reasons behind the cancellation but assured supporters that the Super Falcons would immediately adjust their preparations ahead of the continental championship.
The cancellation comes at a critical stage of Nigeria’s build-up to WAFCON, where the 10-time African champions are aiming to reclaim continental glory and further cement their status as Africa’s most successful women’s national team.
The encounter against Ghana was expected to provide head coach Justine Madugu with an opportunity to assess his squad against familiar regional opposition before the tournament begins. Instead, the technical crew will now focus on alternative training plans and internal preparations to ensure the team remains in peak condition.
For Ghana’s Black Queens, the cancellation also represents the loss of a valuable test against one of Africa’s strongest teams as they continue preparations for their own WAFCON campaign.
The long-standing rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana has produced some of the continent’s most memorable encounters, making the cancellation a disappointment for fans who were looking forward to another chapter in the fierce West African contest.
With the tournament set to begin in Morocco within days, both federations are expected to explore other options, including arranging replacement friendlies or intensifying training sessions to maintain match fitness and tactical sharpness.
Despite the setback, the Super Falcons remain among the favourites to challenge for the WAFCON title, boasting a squad filled with experienced internationals and exciting young talents determined to deliver another successful campaign.
Supporters will now await further communication from the NFF regarding any revised preparation plans before Nigeria opens its tournament campaign.
Although the friendly against Ghana will no longer take place, the Super Falcons remain fully focused on their ultimate objective lifting another WAFCON title in Morocco.
