The highly anticipated international friendly match between the Super Falcons of Nigeria and Ghana's Black Queens, originally set to take place on Saturday, July 18, in Casablanca, Morocco, has been officially canceled. This announcement was made by the Nigerian women's national football team through a statement shared on their official X account on Friday. According to the Super Falcons, the cancellation is attributed to unforeseen circumstances that have not been disclosed in detail.
The team stated, "The friendly match between the 🇳🇬 Super Falcons and the 🇬🇭 Black Queens planned for Saturday, 18 July 2026 in Casablanca is off, due to unforeseen circumstances." This development comes at a crucial time as both teams are gearing up for significant international competitions. The match was not only a chance for both teams to showcase their talents but also served as an essential part of their preparations for the upcoming 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which is set to commence on Sunday, July 19, in Morocco.
Nigeria, the record ten-time African champions, are placed in Group B alongside Tunisia, Algeria, and Botswana, as they aim to reclaim the continental title. On the other hand, Ghana will compete in Group C, facing tough opponents such as the defending champions South Africa, Mali, and Tanzania. The cancellation of this friendly raises questions about the readiness of both teams as they approach the tournament, and as of now, there has been no confirmation from either the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) or the Ghana Football Association (GFA) regarding whether the match will be rescheduled before the tournament starts.
Despite this setback, both teams are expected to continue their final preparations in Morocco, focusing on their strategies and fitness ahead of their opening WAFCON matches.
As reported by tvcnews.tv.
