Super Falcons resume training ahead of crucial Egypt clash

Nigeria’s Super Falcons will resume full training on Monday evening as they step up preparations for their decisive final Group C match against Egypt at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.

The training session is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. local time at the ASFAR Training Centre in Rabat, where head coach Justine Madugu is expected to put the team through tactical drills ahead of Wednesday’s encounter.

The nine-time African champions held a light recovery session and indoor activities on Sunday following their hard-fought 1-0 victory over Zambia at the Al Madina Stadium on Saturday.

Asisat Oshoala scored the game’s only goal to hand Nigeria their first win of the tournament, while the Super Falcons produced a disciplined defensive display to preserve the lead despite playing the entire second half with 10 players after Oluwatosin Demehin was sent off just before half-time.

The victory revived Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the quarter-finals after they suffered a surprise 3-2 defeat to tournament debutants Malawi in their opening Group C fixture.

Madugu’s side now need a positive result against Egypt to boost their chances of progressing to the knockout stage and will also be aiming for a convincing performance to improve their standing in the group.

Egypt head into the match having lost both of their opening fixtures, suffering a 6-0 defeat to Zambia before falling 3-1 to Malawi.

The Group C encounter will take place at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat on Wednesday, with the Super Falcons hoping to secure qualification for the quarter-finals and continue their quest for a record-extending 11th WAFCON title.