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Match Preview: Super Falcons vs Tunisia – WAFCON 2024 Group B Opener
By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde
Date: Sunday
Venue: Stade Larbi Zaouli, Casablanca
Time: 17:00 (5:00 pm Nigerian time)
Tournament: Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2024
Group: B
Nigeria’s Super Falcons kick off their WAFCON 2024 campaign with a historic clash against Tunisia — their first-ever meeting in the competition’s history. The encounter promises to set the tone for both nations in a highly competitive Group B.
Nigeria – Super Falcons
The Super Falcons, Africa’s most decorated women’s team, come into the tournament with confidence and pedigree. Justine Madugu’s side has had a decent run of form in their build-up, winning three of their last five matches. Notable victories came against Algeria, Cameroon, and Ghana — all strong African sides — while they held Portugal to a draw and narrowly lost to France, showing their competitiveness against European opposition.
With a rich WAFCON legacy and a talented squad, Nigeria will be aiming to assert their dominance early in the group stage.
Tunisia – The North African Hopefuls
Tunisia, on the other hand, enter the tournament as underdogs but with ambitions of making a mark. Their recent form has been mixed, with just two wins in their last five matches — over Botswana and Morocco’s U-23 team. They also suffered defeats to Kenya and Morocco, and were held to a goalless draw in a rematch against Kenya.
While Tunisia may lack the same depth and tournament experience as Nigeria, their physicality and tactical discipline could pose problems if underestimated.
What’s at Stake
A win for either side would be a crucial step toward qualification for the knockout stages. For Nigeria, it’s about maintaining their status as Africa’s powerhouse. For Tunisia, it’s a chance to upset the odds and gain early momentum in the tournament.
Key Players to Watch
Nigeria: Asisat Oshoala (Forward), Rasheedat Ajibade (Midfielder), Chiamaka Nnadozie (Goalkeeper)
Tunisia: Mariem Houij (Forward), Ghada Ayadi (Midfielder)
Prediction
Given the Super Falcons’ superior experience and form, they head into the match as clear favorites. However, Tunisia will look to stay compact and capitalize on counterattacks or set pieces.
Prediction: Nigeria 2-0 Tunisia
