Super Falcons Stars Criticize NFF Over Lack of Friendly Matches Ahead of 2026 WAFCON

Super Falcons stars have publicly criticized the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), expressing disappointment over the national team’s failure to organize friendly matches during the November-December FIFA international break, a crucial period for building momentum ahead of the 2026 WAFCON qualifiers.

The concerns were amplified on social media as Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, alongside Ashleigh Plumptre and Rinsola Babajide, reposted a message on their Instagram stories that read:

“Zero Friendlies Confirmed Between November 24th to December 2nd.”

This is not the first time the 10-time WAFCON champions have faced such challenges. During the last edition hosted in Morocco, the Super Falcons managed to win the WAFCON title despite having only two preparatory matches organized by the NFF, demonstrating their resilience and determination.

With the 2026 WAFCON set to kick off on March 17, the Super Falcons’ preparation remains uncertain, while several African counterparts have already confirmed their fixtures. Ghana, for instance, will face England on December 2, while Zambia, Kenya, and South Africa have all arranged friendly matches to fine-tune their squads ahead of the tournament.