As part of preparations for the 2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) in Morocco, nine –time African champions, the Super Falcons of Nigeria will clash with reigning Olympic champions Canada in two friendly matches that will be held over three days in the cities of Vancouver and Victoria City.
Both matches take place Friday, April 8 and Monday April 11 respectively.
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Two players – defenders Onome Ebi and Glory Ogbonna – were among the contingent that flew out of Nigeria aboard a Lufthansa Airline plane on Tuesday night, and connected a flight from Frankfurt to Vancouver yesterday.
The other players are to fly direct to Vancouver from their bases in Europe and the American continent.
The Super Falcons have won the African title nine times and recently qualified for the Women AFCON finals holding in Morocco this summer, after a 3-0 aggregate win over Cote d’Ivoire in February.
NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi said: “There are no longer minnows or minions in African women football. The championship in Morocco will serve as the qualifying tournament for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and we cannot afford to take chances.
“Only the four semi finalists in Morocco will qualify for the Women’s World Cup to be hosted by Australia and New Zealand next year. It is important that our girls get the best preparation possible.”
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