The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Executive Committee has mandated the Federation’s Secretariat to commit significant effort, strategic thinking, and resources toward securing high-quality international friendly matches for the Senior Women National Team, Super Falcons, during the February 2026 FIFA international window.
The directive forms a key part of Nigeria’s preparations for the 14th Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), scheduled to take place in Morocco from March 17 to April 3, 2026.
According to the Executive Committee, the planned friendlies are crucial as the 10-time African champions intensify their bid for a record-extending 11th continental title and a coveted qualification spot for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
The Committee emphasized that facing strong international opposition ahead of the tournament will help sharpen the team’s competitiveness and readiness for the challenges of WAFCON.
The decision further highlights the NFF’s commitment to ensuring the Super Falcons receive adequate preparation and support as they aim to reassert their dominance in African women’s football and return to the global stage.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
