The queens of African football are sharpening their claws. Nigeria’s Super Falcons will face their arch-rivals, the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon, in a high-stakes double-header to prepare for the 2026 WAFCON in Morocco.

The road to continental glory runs through Yaoundé. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that the Super Falcons, the nine-time African champions, will travel to Cameroon for two headline friendly matches on February 28 and March 3. These fixtures are not mere warm-ups; they are a litmus test for the defending champions as they gear up for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) finals kicking off in Morocco this March.

This renewed rivalry comes with high stakes. With the 2026 WAFCON also serving as the qualifier for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil, every minute on the pitch counts. The Falcons, who defeated Cameroon 2-0 in their last meeting, are looking to assert psychological dominance before the tournament proper begins.

The Benchmark for Kenya

For fans of the Harambee Starlets, these matches offer a glimpse of the level required to compete at the top. While Nigeria and Cameroon continue to set the pace, the intensity of their preparation underscores the professionalism gap that East African teams are striving to close.

• The Dates: Saturday, Feb 28 and Tuesday, Mar 3.
• The Venue: Yaoundé, Cameroon.
• The Prize: WAFCON readiness and World Cup qualification spots.

Iron Sharpens Iron

NFF General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi emphasized that the goal is nothing less than retaining the trophy. "Our commitment is to ensure the Super Falcons are well-prepared," he stated. Facing one of the continent's most physical and disciplined sides in their own backyard is the perfect forge for champions.

As the countdown to Morocco begins, all eyes will be on Yaoundé to see which of these giants blinks first.