The Nigeria’s Super Falcons will on Monday, June 2, 2025 engage Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses in a friendly match scheduled to take place at the 10,000 capacity Moshood Abiola Sports Area in Abeokuta, Ogun State Capital
Penpushing reports that the international friendly which has been reduced to a single high-profile encounter is coming up few days after the completion of the National Sports Festival (NSF) hosted by Ogun State
The encounter was initially scheduled as a two-leg showdown between Nigeria’s Super Falcons and Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses has been reduced to a single high-profile encounter, and despite the adjustment, the match remains a vital part of both teams’ preparations and holds strong competitive and symbolic significance.
Penpushing further reports that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed the change, explaining that the original plan to host matches in both Ikenne and Abeokuta was altered due to logistical delays on the Cameroonian side.
The Nigeria Football Federation in post on X page stated that the delegation, which was expected to arrive on Thursday, finalised its travel arrangements late that evening and is now scheduled to arrive in Lagos on Saturday morning.
Penpushing also reports that the Cameroonian squad includes 24 players drawn from a mix of foreign-based talent and local stars from the country’s Guinness Super League and on arrival will head to their base in Ijebu-Ode.
The Super Falcons, nine-time champions, will be making the 13th consecutive appearance at the tournament and are determined to reclaim the title after falling short in the last edition, as the match serves as a key part of their build-up to the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.
Penpushing reports that Monday’s match in Abeokuta will not only test the form and resolve of both teams but will also offer fans a preview of what may lie ahead in future continental contests.
The game offers Cameroon a much-needed opportunity to reset and begin preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers, having failed to qualify for the 2024 edition, while their recent struggles were compounded by administrative issues within their football federation, but those challenges have now been addressed.
Penpushing further reports that the fixture will rekindle one of the longest and most intense rivalries in African women’s football, while record has it that Nigeria holds the edge historically with 14 wins in 20 matches.
The Cameroon has won three, with the remaining three ending in draws, however, Nigeria has dominated recent meetings, winning eight of the last eleven matches, including victories in Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) finals and Olympic qualifying rounds.
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