Nigeria arrived in Morocco for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) carrying a familiar burden of expectation. Having claimed a record-extending 10th title in the North African kingdom last July - a campaign dubbed "Mission X" - the Super Falcons remain the benchmark in African women's football. The challenge now is to retain their crown, something they last managed in 2018, the culmination of a hat-trick of titles. Nigeria begin against debutants Malawi on Tuesday before also facing Zambia and Egypt in Group C."Every country wants to beat Nigeria," said assistant coach Ann Chiejine, a four-time Wafcon winner as a player. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, named best player at last year's tournament, Chiamaka Nnadozie, the current African goalkeeper of the year, and six-time African player of the year Asisat Oshoala will provide experience and leadership.