Defending champions Nigeria’s Super Falcons have arrived in Rabat, Morocco, gearing up for the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations.
Key takeaways
- Nigeria’s Super Falcons, the reigning champions, have reached Rabat ahead of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations.
- The squad traveled with a celebratory team-bus send-off, dressed in coordinated green-and-white outfits with traditional headwraps.
- They completed a 10-day training and tune-up camp in Casablanca before shifting to tournament preparations.
- In a friendly on Thursday night, Justine Madugu’s team edged Malawi’s Twiga Stars 2-1.
- Nigeria’s entire group schedule is set to take place in Rabat.
- The Falcons’ title defence starts against Malawi debutants Scorchers at Al Madina Stadium on Tuesday.
Arrival and build-up in Morocco
Super Falcons players touched down in Rabat, Morocco, as they prepare for their campaign in the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations. The group were shown on their team bus in high spirits, projecting confidence and joy while wearing elegant matching green and white African gowns, completed with neatly tied traditional head coverings.
Before moving fully into tournament mode, the Super Falcons spent ten days in Casablanca, using the time to sharpen their execution and final preparations for the competition.
Friendlies and group schedule
On Thursday night, Justine Madugu’s side recorded a 2-1 win in a friendly against Malawi’s Twiga Stars. The result came as Nigeria continued to fine-tune ahead of the group stage.
Nigeria are scheduled to play all three of their group matches in Rabat. Their defence of the title begins on Tuesday, when they take on Scorchers of Malawi—who are making their tournament debut—at Al Madina Stadium in Rabat.
