Super Falcons Set For Cape Verde Friendlies In Ikenne Ahead Of WAFCON

The Super Falcons of Nigeria are set to hit the pitch on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, as they begin a crucial series of international friendly matches against Cape Verde. The matches, scheduled to take place at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State, serve as the final testing ground for the team ahead of the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

Coach Randy Waldrum has assembled a blend of experienced foreign-based stars and standout performers from the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) for the camp. The technical crew aims to use these fixtures to fine-tune tactics, assess player fitness, and solidify the team's defensive and offensive structures before they head to the continental tournament.

"Playing in Ikenne gives us a great atmosphere to focus and build team chemistry," a team official stated. "Cape Verde presents a good physical challenge that will help us gauge our readiness for the group stages of WAFCON. The girls are motivated and ready to show the fans what they’ve been working on."

[Image: Super Falcons players during a training session in Ikenne]

Fans in Ogun State and surrounding areas have expressed excitement at the opportunity to see the record-breaking African champions play locally. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) noted that choosing Ikenne is part of a broader strategy to take national team matches to world-class facilities across the country. Following the Cape Verde series, the Falcons are expected to depart for a brief final training camp abroad before arriving at the WAFCON host nation.