The much-anticipated international friendly between Nigeria’s Super Falcons and the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon has been rescheduled once again, with the match now confirmed for Tuesday, June 3, at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta.
This latest change comes after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) rejected a joint proposal by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) to play the match on Monday, June 2.
Originally, the fixture was set for Tuesday but was brought forward to Monday following the cancellation of the first leg, which was supposed to take place on Saturday, May 31, at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne. That game was called off due to Cameroon’s late arrival, which disrupted pre-match logistics and protocols.
However, CAF did not approve the revised date and insisted the game be played on the initially agreed day.
Confirming the update via their official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Sunday, the Super Falcons stated:
“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.”
Meanwhile, the Cameroonian team has arrived in Ijebu Ode, where they are holding training sessions in preparation for Tuesday’s game in nearby Abeokuta.
The friendly marks the Super Falcons’ first outing since their narrow 1–0 loss to France in November 2024 and is a key fixture in their build-up to the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.
Despite failing to qualify for WAFCON, Cameroon remains a traditional rival. Nigeria has dominated recent encounters, with six consecutive clean sheets against the Lionesses, who last defeated the Falcons in 2012.
