The Super Falcons Are Ready for WAFCON 2026!

As I sit in my living room, surrounded by the vibrant green and white colours of the Nigerian flag, I can almost feel the electric atmosphere of the Al Medina Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, where the Super Falcons are set to take on Malawi in their opening Group C match at WAFCON 2026. The 10-time African champions are ready to unleash their might on the pitch, with a 25-player squad that boasts a perfect blend of experience and fresh talent. Among the selected players are goalkeepers Comfort Erhabor and Fatima Oloko, who will be vying for a spot in the starting lineup alongside international stalwarts like forward Joy Omewa and defender Rofiat Imuran.

Head coach Justin Madugu has assembled a formidable team, with players like Chiamaka Nnadozie (Brighton & Hove Albion, England), Osinachi Ohale (Pachuca Tuzas, Mexico), and Shukurat Oladipo (AS Roma, Italy) bringing their wealth of experience to the table. The midfield is stacked with talent, featuring Rasheedat Ajibade (Paris Saint-Germain, France), Halimatu Ayinde (BK Häcken, Sweden), and Deborah Abiodun (Washington Spirit, USA), who will be looking to create scoring opportunities for the team's forwards. Asisat Oshoala (Al-Hilal, Saudi Arabia), one of the most prolific goal-scorers in the history of the Super Falcons, will be leading the charge up front, accompanied by Gift Monday (Washington Spirit, USA) and Esther Okoronkwo (AFC Toronto, Canada).

The Super Falcons will face Malawi in their opening match on Tuesday, 28 July 2026, at 9:00 PM West Africa Time (WAT), before taking on Zambia on Saturday, 1 August, and concluding their group stage fixtures against Egypt on Wednesday, 5 August. With a tough schedule ahead, the team will need to be at the top of their game if they hope to emerge victorious. But with the likes of Comfort Erhabor, Fatima Oloko, and Rasheedat Ajibade leading the charge, the Super Falcons are confident that they have what it takes to bring home another WAFCON title.

As the Super Falcons prepare to take on Malawi, they are not just representing themselves or their country; they are carrying the weight of a legacy that spans over a decade. With 10 African championships under their belt, the team has set a high standard for themselves, and they will be looking to add to their collection of titles. But for now, all eyes are on the present, as the Super Falcons look to make a statement in their opening match against Malawi.

• The Super Falcons will face Malawi in their opening Group C match on Tuesday, 28 July 2026, at 9:00 PM West Africa Time (WAT).
• The team will face Zambia on Saturday, 1 August, and conclude their group stage fixtures against Egypt on Wednesday, 5 August.
• The 25-player squad includes goalkeepers Comfort Erhabor and Fatima Oloko, defenders Rofiat Imuran and Osinachi Ohale, and forwards Asisat Oshoala and Joy Omewa.

As the Super Falcons take to the pitch, I can almost feel the excitement building in the air. With a talented squad and a legacy of greatness to live up to, the team is ready to unleash their might on the world stage. Will they emerge victorious?