There was a brief stir at the MKO Abiola International Stadium in Abeokuta today as both Nigeria’s Super Falcons and the Cameroonian national team arrived promptly for their international friendly, originally scheduled for 4:00 PM—only to be informed on arrival that the kickoff has been moved to 4:30 PM.
Team buses rolled into the stadium with players and officials fully prepared for warmups and pre-match routines.
Both camps had planned their match-day logistics around the earlier time, making the unexpected two-hour delay a surprise for everyone involved.
Match officials, including the referees and match commissioner, were already in place to oversee proceedings.
Stadium personnel quickly adjusted to the revised timeline, ensuring that all match protocols would still run smoothly under the new schedule.
The timing adjustment, reportedly made to accommodate logistical and coordination factors, did not dampen the energy in either camp. The players from both sides remained focused, engaging in light drills and team briefings as they waited for kickoff.
Supporters, who had begun arriving ahead of the originally advertised time, were informed of the change at the gates, while organizers increased fan engagement activities to keep the atmosphere lively.
The match, a key preparatory fixture for both teams ahead of the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), remains highly anticipated.
With both sides boasting experienced squads and strong ambitions for the tournament in Morocco, the fixture is expected to offer a high level of competition and a preview of potential WAFCON battles.
All eyes now turn to the 4:30 PM kickoff as two of Africa’s strongest women’s football sides take to the pitch under the lights in Abeokuta
