Nigeria V Benin Republic: West African Rivals Stand Between Super Falcons And 2026 Wafcon Qualification

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Nigeria's Super Falcons are set to take on Benin Republic in the final qualifying round for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations WAFCON, .

Benin Republic women national team, looking to reach the WAFCON for the first time in the countrys history, secured their place with a dominant aggregate win over Sierra Leone in the first round.

The Beninese side progressed after defeating Sierra Leone 5-2 across two legs, sealing their place in the second round, where they will now face the eleven-time African champions in a crucial double-legged tie for a spot in Morocco 2026.

The Super Falcons, Africa's most successful women's team, will be determined to secure qualification for yet another WAFCON, a tournament they have dominated for decades.

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The overall winner of this encounter will not only book a place at the continental showpiece but also move one step closer to the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup , with the top four teams from WAFCON earning qualification for the global event in Brazil.