Cameroon goalkeeper Ange Bawou has described the upcoming international friendly against Nigeria’s Super Falcons as a timely and valuable opportunity for the Indomitable Lionesses to reset, rebuild, and chart a new course following recent setbacks.

 

Bawou emphasized the importance of the high-profile fixture in light of Cameroon’s failure to qualify for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) — a disappointment that has prompted urgent restructuring efforts by the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT).

 

“We’re working on an exciting project with the national team,” Bawou said. “There are plenty of good opportunities ahead, and we have to be ready. Playing against a strong side like Nigeria gives us the perfect platform to assess ourselves and grow.”

 

The friendly match is part of broader efforts by FECAFOOT to rejuvenate the women’s national team setup, with focus now shifting to qualification for the next WAFCON and the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

 

Facing Nigeria — one of the most successful women’s teams in Africa and consistent World Cup campaigners — presents not only a competitive challenge but a chance for the Cameroonian squad to measure progress under new strategies and player integration.

 

As both teams continue to prepare for future tournaments, the friendly serves dual purposes: for Nigeria, a tune-up to maintain their elite status on the continent, and for Cameroon, a step toward reclaiming theirs.