Nigeria’s senior female national team, the Super Falcons will face the Canadian women’s team in preparatory games for the African Women’s Cup of Nations in Morocco.
The Super Falcons arrived Canada on Wednesday after leaving for the North American country on Tuesday.
Veteran defender, Onome Ebi and her Super Falcons teammate, Glory Ogbonna were part of the contingent that flew out to Vancouver on Tuesday.
Other members of the squad based in Europe will connect Canada from their respective locations.
The nine-time African champions will face the Canadians in two games on the 8th of April and 11th of April.
The first clash will hold at the BC Place in Vancouver on Friday, while the second game will be held at the Centennial Stadium, Victoria City.
Both games will be held at 7:30 p.m local time on Friday and Monday respectively.
With smaller teams on the continent standing up to be counted and the Nigerian team facing reality checks in recent time, the friendly games have been dubbed necessary.
Nigeria overcame opposition from Ghana and Ivory Coast to qualify for the AWCON.
The Super Falcons had also been walloped in Abuja by the Bayana Bayana of South Africa in the Aisha Buhari Cup, in a game that informed authorities of the closeness of competition on the continent.
Secretary-General of the NFF, Mohammed Sanusi said they aren’t taking anything for granted and are trying to get the team quality games ahead of the tournament.
“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 of preparation possible.”
Good luck, girls.