Nigerias Super Falcons will begin their 2024 Womens Africa Cup of Nations WAFCON campaign with a Group A showdown against Tunisia on Sunday, July 6, 2025.
Nigeria eyeing record 10th title against TunisiaThe Super Falcons, nine-time champions, are aiming to extend their dominance in African womens football with a 10th WAFCON title. Their last win came in 2018. Despite their pedigree, Nigeria has stumbled in recent tournament openers, losing their first games in the past two editionsmaking a strong start this time essential.
Strong preparations under Coach MaduguHead coach Justine Madugus team arrives in Morocco in good form, with a 3-1 victory over Ghanas Black Queens and a goalless draw against Portugal bolstering confidence. The squad also carries a positive mindset, with winger Rinsola Babajide expressing belief in their preparation and focus.
Adding to the excitement, key players Asisat Oshoala and Rasheedat Ajibade recently unveiled the newly designed WAFCON trophy, symbolizing the teams hunger to reclaim continental glory.
Tunisia hoping to spring a surpriseRanked 89th in the world, Tunisia enter the tournament as underdogs but are determined to prove themselves. Recent results, including friendly losses to Kenya 1-0 and Morocco 4-2, suggest inconsistency, but the North African side remains ambitious. They will be hoping to upset the Super Falcons and gain early momentum in a group that also features Algeria and Botswana.