Nine-time African champions Nigeria Super Falcons, will open camp in Lisbon next week, ahead of the friendly against Portugal, as they gear up for their final preparations for the 2024 WAFCON, www.aclsports.com reports.
Following the Portugal match, the team will travel to Morocco for another international warm-up fixture, this time against arch-rivals Ghana. The clash with the Black Queens will give head coach Justine Madugu and his staff an opportunity to finalise tactics before the tournament kicks off.
Ghana, drawn in Group C alongside South Africa, Mali, and Tanzania, arrived in Morocco on Tuesday, June 17, to begin their pre-tournament camp. The friendly with Nigeria is expected to take place during this period.
Meanwhile, the Super Falcons are placed in Group B with Tunisia, Algeria, and Botswana.
Further details regarding the West African derby, including the match date, venue, and final squad list, will be officially announced in the coming days as both teams ramp up their tournament preparations.