Julius OkorieSuper Falcons and their Cameroonian counterparts Indomitable Lionesses, will trade tackles in an international friendly Tuesday at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta.
The friendly match, going by Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) earlier announcement was to have taken place on Monday (Today) but the Continental Ruling body CAF insisted that the game be played on Tuesday.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelThe NFF had opted to move the game to Monday June 2, citing logistic reasons, adding that it had reached agreement with the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT).
However, that plan was short-lived, as CAF did not grant approval for the change, leading to a reversal to the original date.
“Our friendly against Cameroon will now be held on Tuesday, June 3 at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex, Abeokuta, following a late request from FECAFOOT,” the Super Falcons confirmed via their official 𝕏 account on Sunday, May 31.
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The fixture had already undergone disruptions. Originally planned as a two-legged tie, the first leg — scheduled for Saturday, May 31 at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne — was cancelled due to the late arrival of the Cameroonian team, who reached Nigeria late Friday night. Their delayed arrival made it impossible to meet pre-match protocols or recovery timelines.
With the cancellation of the opening leg, both teams had attempted to reschedule the remaining fixture for June 2. However, CAF insisted on maintaining the initially approved date of June 3, resulting in the latest adjustment.
The Cameroonian squad, has since settled in Ijebu Ode and are training in preparation for Tuesday’s showdown in nearby Abeokuta.
This encounter marks the Super Falcons’ first match since their narrow 1–0 loss to France in a friendly last November. The game also forms part of their preparation for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.
Although Cameroon did not qualify for the upcoming WAFCON, the West African rivals share a long-standing football rivalry. Nigeria holds a dominant record in recent meetings, with the Lionesses failing to score in their last six matches against the Falcons.
Both teams have met in the past a record 12 times with Falcons winning seven while Lionesses won three times with two games ending in the draw.
Julius Okorie is Chief Sports and Entertainment Correspondent for Prime Business Africa. He began his journalism career with the Champion Newspaper and Sporting Champion and later moved on to Daily Independent and the Nation Newspapers. Okorie joined Prime Business Africa in 2024 bringing on board 20 years of experience in writing investigative news on Sports and Entertainment. His well researched and highly informative articles on Sports Business and general entertainment are followed by a wide range of audience.
