Cameroon Edge Super Falcons in Yaounde Friendly

NIGERIA’S Nigeria women’s national football team suffered a narrow defeat to the Cameroon women’s national football team on Saturday in an international friendly played in Yaounde.

The match formed part of both teams’ preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations scheduled to be held in Morocco. It was a tightly contested encounter, with neither side willing to concede ground in what many observers described as a tactical battle.

Chances were created at both ends, as the Super Falcons sought to assert control through quick transitions, while the hosts relied on physicality and swift wing play. Despite moments of promise from Nigeria, clear-cut opportunities were limited in a game defined by disciplined defending and midfield duels.

The breakthrough eventually came late in the contest when Cameroon capitalised on a defensive lapse to score what proved to be the decisive goal.

While the result marks a minor setback, Nigeria’s technical crew will likely view the outing as a valuable test against a familiar continental rival. Attention now shifts to the second friendly between both sides, scheduled for next weekend at the same venue, where the Falcons will aim to respond with a stronger performance.