Nigeria’s Super Falcons, Africa’s most successful women’s football team, ready to write yet another glorious chapter in their storied legacy. This year’s tournament, set against the vibrant backdrop of Morocco’s football culture, will see the Super Falcons engage in a trio of gripping group stage fixtures that could set the tone for their title ambitions. All matches will unfold at the historic Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca, a venue destined to witness moments of magic, heartbreak, and triumph.
Fixture 1: Nigeria vs. Tunisia – Sunday, 6th July | 5PM
The journey begins with a fascinating clash against Tunisia. The North Africans are no strangers to adversity and tactical discipline, but they will be up against a Nigerian side laden with experience, youthful exuberance, and a hunger to reclaim their continental crown.
For Nigeria, this opener isn’t just about three points, it’s about sending a message to the rest of Africa. With stars like Rasheedat Ajibade, Asisat Oshoala, and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie poised to lead the charge, the Super Falcons will look to impose their trademark attacking football and tactical fluidity from the first whistle.
Fixture 2: Botswana vs. Nigeria – Thursday, 10th July | 8PM
Four days later, under the evening lights of Casablanca, Nigeria will face Botswana. While the Mares may be considered underdogs on paper, WAFCON tournaments have always carried a reputation for surprise results and underdog heroics.
Botswana, having steadily improved in recent years, will be aiming to frustrate the Falcons and snatch a historic result. For Nigeria, this match presents an opportunity to consolidate their position atop the group, fine-tune their formations, and give minutes to rising talents eager to shine on the grand stage.
Fixture 3: Nigeria vs. Algeria – Sunday, 13th July | 8PM
The group stage crescendo arrives in a highly-anticipated clash against Algeria. Known for their combative style and physical presence, the Algerians are a side that relishes disrupting the rhythm of more fancied opponents.
For Nigeria, this fixture could determine group supremacy and set the path for a potentially easier quarterfinal pairing. It’s a match that will demand focus, resilience, and clinical execution in front of goal.
For the Super Falcons, WAFCON 2025 isn’t just another tournament, it’s a mission to reaffirm their status as Africa’s queens of football after finishing fourth in the 2022 edition. The team’s rich history, with 9 WAFCON titles, makes them perennial favorites, but they must navigate an increasingly competitive landscape where teams like South Africa, Morocco, and Zambia have dramatically raised the bar.
Success in Morocco will not only be a victory for Nigerian football but also a statement for women’s football across Africa, inspiring a new generation of girls to dream of stadiums, trophies, and representing their nations on the biggest stages.
As the tournament approaches, excitement builds in Nigeria and across the diaspora, fans are dusting off their jerseys, rallying their voices, and readying to back their heroines. MTN Super Falcons Show is set to provide comprehensive coverage, ensuring that every pass, tackle, and goal is celebrated far beyond the confines of Stade Larbi Zaouli.
