Super Falcons Seek Response Against Cameroon In Yaounde Friendly

Reigning African champions Nigeria women’s national football team will aim to bounce back when they take on Cameroon women’s national football team in the second of their pre-WAFCON international friendlies on Tuesday at the Military Stadium.

The Super Falcons suffered a narrow 1–0 defeat in Saturday’s first encounter, conceding deep into stoppage time in what many observers have described as a timely wake-up call ahead of this year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

Cameroon, who are drawn in Group D alongside Ghana, Mali and Cape Verde, secured victory through a dramatic late strike from Yvana Mbomezomo. Her long-range effort in added time beat debutant goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor for the only goal of the match.

Despite conceding, Erhabor impressed on her senior international debut, showing composure and confidence throughout the contest.

Head coach Justin Madugu introduced several second-half substitutes in a bid to shift momentum, including Joy Omewa, Precious Christopher, Folashade Ijamilusi, Esther Onyenezide and Michelle Alozie. However, Cameroon goalkeeper Ange Bawou delivered a standout display to deny Nigeria an equaliser.

Tuesday’s fixture concludes the two-match arrangement organised by both federations as part of preparations for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations finals.

Madugu is expected to tweak both tactics and personnel as Nigeria chase a more convincing performance. The Falcons, 10-time continental champions, famously defeated Cameroon 1–0 in the final of the 2016 Women AFCON and will be keen to reassert their dominance.

First-choice goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie could return between the posts, while Alozie may be handed a starting berth alongside defenders Oluwatosin Demehin, Osinachi Ohale and Glory Ogbonna.

Midfield options remain strong, with Onyenezide, Christopher, Ucheibe, Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene and Jennifer Echegini all available for selection.

In attack, captain Rasheedat Ajibade is expected to lead the line, supported by Gift Monday, Rinsola Babajide, Chinwendu Ihezuo and Ijamilusi.

With WAFCON fast approaching, the Super Falcons will treat Tuesday’s clash as a crucial opportunity to sharpen preparations — and restore confidence — ahead of the continental showpiece.

Samuel Ahmadu

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.

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