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Jollof derby clash ahead of WAFCON cancelled – See why

ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi

The international friendly match between Nigeria’s Super Falcons and Ghana’s Black Queens in Casablanca was abruptly called off due to unforeseen circumstances.

The highly anticipated “Jollof Derby” friendly between Nigeria’s Super Falcons and Ghana’s Black Queens, scheduled for Saturday in Casablanca, was called off at short notice.

The Nigerian women’s team announced the cancellation via their official social media handles, citing unspecified unforeseen circumstances without providing deeper clarifications from either football association.

This fixture was meant to serve as a crucial final preparation for both West African rivals ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

With the match scrapped, the defending champions are adjusting their final preparations as they target a record-extending eleventh continental title and World Cup qualification.

Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi is a football journalist whose deep tactical understanding of the game makes him a standout, captivating audiences across print, audio, and video. His poetic background brings a unique rhythm and depth to his work, seamlessly transforming analysis into artistry. With a knack for narration and research, he captures the drama of the game beyond tactics and statistics, making each piece of his; a compelling blend of insight and storytelling.

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