The Super FFalconsof Nigeria arrived in Rabat ahead of their opening match at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), completing the final stage of their preparations for the tournament.
The ten-time African champions moved to Morocco’s capital on Saturday after spending 12 days in Casablanca preparing for the continental competition. The team departed Casablanca at about 13:45 local time and will be based in Rabat for the duration of the group stage.
The squad made a striking arrival, wearing coordinated traditional Nigerian clothing that reflected the country’s cultural identity. The players were dressed in green-and-white Adire outfits inspired by Nigeria’s national colours, with matching gele headwraps completing their appearance.
Some members of the squad added sunglasses and simple accessories to their outfits, while the players smiled for photographs after arriving in the capital.
The move to Rabat represents the final step in Nigeria’s build-up to the tournament, with the team now turning its full attention to competitive football and the challenge of defending its continental crown.
The Super Falcons enter the competition with a mixture of experience and youth. Among the senior players in the squad are Francisca Ordega and Osinachi Ohale, who are aiming to win a record sixth WAFCON title.
Success would further strengthen the pair’s standing among the most decorated players in African women’s international football as they look to add another continental triumph to their careers.
At the other end of the experience spectrum, several players are preparing to make their first appearance at the tournament. Comfort Erhabor, Fatima Oloko, Rofiat Imuran and Joy Omewa are among those making their WAFCON debuts.
The tournament newcomers will have the chance to experience the competition for the first time while playing a role in Nigeria’s attempt to secure another African title.
Nigeria’s arrival in Rabat also brings an end to the team’s period of preparation in Casablanca. With the squad now settled in the capital, the focus has shifted from training and preparation to the matches that will determine whether the Super Falcons can retain their position at the top of African women’s football.
Their first test comes on Tuesday when they face Malawi in their opening group-stage fixture.
The match will begin Nigeria’s latest campaign to remain champions of Africa and extend the country’s record of success in the women’s continental competition.
For the experienced members of the squad, the opening game provides another opportunity to pursue history, while the younger players will be looking to establish themselves on the biggest stage in African women’s football.
The Super Falcons’ arrival, marked by a display of Nigerian tradition and national colours, has set the tone for the next phase of their campaign. After 12 days of preparation in Casablanca and a stylish move to Rabat, the defending champions can now concentrate on the task ahead.
With the opening match against Malawi only days away, Nigeria’s pursuit of another WAFCON title is about to begin.
