By Charles Maduka
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has unveiled the 25-player Super Falcons squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) as the defending champions prepare for the tournament in Morocco.
Head coach Justine Madugu selected a mix of experienced players and rising talents for the competition, which will take place from July 25 to August 16.
Captain Asisat Oshoala, Paris Saint-Germain star Rasheedat Ajibade and Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie headline the squad announced on the Super Falcons’ official X account on Friday.
Other experienced players named in the squad include Michelle Alozie, Francisca Ordega, Jennifer Echegini, Deborah Abiodun and Christy Ucheibe, while defender Ashleigh Plumptre is a notable absentee.
Nigeria will be aiming to win a record-extending 11th WAFCON title, having previously lifted the trophy in 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2024.
The squad consists of three goalkeepers, six defenders, seven midfielders and nine forwards.
Goalkeepers are Chiamaka Nnadozie, Comfort Erhabor and Fatima Oloko.
The defenders are Osinachi Ohale, Oluwatosin Demehin, Michelle Alozie, Rofiat Imuran, Shukurat Oladipo and Glory Ogbonna.
The midfielders include Deborah Abiodun, Sikiratu Isah, Christy Ucheibe, Halimatu Ayinde, Rasheedat Ajibade, Jennifer Echegini and Antoinette Payne.
The forwards are Folashade Ijamilusi, Esther Okoronkwo, Joy Omewa, Asisat Oshoala, Chinwendu Ihezuo, Omorinsola Babajide, Francisca Ordega, Gift Monday and Uchenna Kanu.
The Super Falcons head into the tournament as favourites and will be looking to strengthen their position as Africa’s most successful women’s national team by adding another continental title to their record.
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