Nigeria, Dec. 12 -- The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says it will prioritise securing strong international friendly matches for the Super Falcons during the February 2026 FIFA window, as the team begins its final build-up to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.

The move comes amid mounting criticism over the team's inactivity during the just-concluded international break.

In a communique issued after its Executive Committee meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, the NFF mandated its Secretariat to "commit efforts, energy and critical thinking" to ensure the 10-time African champions get quality opposition ahead of their title defence.

The Falcons will chase an 11th continental crown and, more crucially, one of Africa's a...