The friendly match between the Nigeria and Cameroon, originally set for Saturday, June 31, has been called off due to logistical issues involving the visiting team.
Match Cancelled: June 1, Ikenne
The friendly fixture was cancelled because the Cameroonian team arrived late on Friday night, following travel delays from their country to Nigeria.
The late arrival disrupted necessary matchday protocols and recovery timelines, making the game unfeasible.
Revised Schedule: One-Leg Friendly Confirmed
Originally scheduled for Monday, the second leg has now been brought forward by a day to accommodate both teams’ preparation schedules.
New Match Date: Sunday, June 2, 2025
Venue: MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta
This friendly will now be the only preparatory match between the two nations before Nigeria heads to the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, set to begin on 5 July 2025.
This is the Falcons’ first appearance since the 2-1 loss to France in a friendly back in November 2023.
Cameroon, who failed to qualify for WAFCON 2024, will use the match to regroup and assess squad depth for future competitions.
Historical Context: Nigeria vs Cameroon
Dominance: Nigeria has maintained a strong edge in this rivalry.
Last 6 Meetings: Cameroon has failed to score in all six.
Frequent WAFCON opponents, including the 2014 final, 2016 semi-final, and 2018 final, all of which Nigeria won.
Super Falcons Upcoming Fixtures
After the Cameroon fixture, Nigeria will face Portugal in another warm-up match on June 23, continuing their preparations ahead of their WAFCON opener against Tunisia on July 6 in Casablanca.
This change ensures that the Super Falcons still get crucial game time as they aim for a record-extending 10th WAFCON title in Morocco.
