Not Morocco - Ordega names Super Falcons' biggest threat at WAFCON 2026

Super Falcons forward Francisca Ordega has identified Ghana's Black Queens as the biggest obstacle to Nigeria's quest for an unprecedented 11th Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title.

The reigning African champions are among the favourites to retain their crown in Morocco and will begin their campaign against Malawi before taking on Zambia and Egypt in the group stage.

While acknowledging that several nations have improved significantly in women's football, Ordega believes Ghana poses the greatest challenge to Nigeria's ambitions.

Speaking on Brila FM ahead of the tournament, the experienced winger explained why she considers the Black Queens the team to watch.

"The team I feel will challenge us in this WAFCON is Ghana because I watched one of their friendly matches which they won," Ordega said.

She added that although other teams are capable of causing problems, Ghana stands out as Nigeria's biggest rival.

She added, "There are other teams who will challenge us, but I think Ghana is our main threat in the tournament."

Nigeria and Ghana have been drawn into different groups but could meet in the knockout stage.

The Super Falcons will compete in Group C alongside Malawi, Zambia and Egypt, while Ghana are in Group D with Cameroon, Mali and Cape Verde.

If Nigeria finish top of Group C and Ghana qualify as runners-up in Group D, the two West African rivals would face each other in a highly anticipated quarter-final.

Nigeria and Ghana share one of the fiercest rivalries in African women's football.

The two countries have met in three previous WAFCON finals, in 1998, 2002 and 2006 with the Super Falcons emerging victorious on each occasion.