As the countdown to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) continues, the Super Falcons, Nigeria's celebrated national women's football team, are intensifying their preparations in Casablanca, Morocco. Currently, only six players are anticipated to join the training camp, where the defending champions are fine-tuning their strategies ahead of the tournament. The team has made significant strides in assembling a formidable squad, with 19 out of the 25 invited players already settling into the luxurious Hotel Marriott, the team's base.
On a productive Sunday evening, 15 players participated in the training session held at the La Noria Club, under the watchful eye of head coach Justine Madugu and his coaching staff. Among the recently arrived players were Halimatu Ayinde and Joy Omewa from BK Häcken in Sweden, who joined the training just as it commenced. Additionally, defenders Osinachi Ohale and forward Chinwendu Ihezuo from the Pachuca Tuzas in Mexico are en route to Morocco, further bolstering the squad.
The Super Falcons are now entering the pivotal final phase of their preparation for the continental tournament, with their opening Group B match against Malawi scheduled for Tuesday, July 28. The roster is a blend of experience and youth, including notable players such as team captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, and prolific forwards like Asisat Oshoala and Francisca Ordega. The team is determined to defend their title and make history by clinching their tenth WAFCON championship, adding to their impressive legacy as nine-time African champions.
The current lineup consists of 19 players, encompassing a robust mix of goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards, each bringing unique strengths to the squad. The goalkeeping trio includes Chiamaka Nnadozie (Brighton & Hove Albion, England), Comfort Erhabor (Portsmouth Ladies, England), and Fatima Oloko (Abia Angels). The defense is fortified by talents such as Osinachi Ohale (Pachuca Tuzas, Mexico) and Shukurat Oladipo (AS Roma, Italy), while the midfield is commanded by the dynamic duo of Rasheedat Ajibade and Halimatu Ayinde.
Looking ahead, the six players still expected to join the camp include defender Michelle Alozie (Olivia Wynn FC, United States), midfielder Deborah Abiodun (Washington Spirit, United States), and forwards Gift Monday, Esther Okoronkwo, Folashade Ijamilusi, and Uchenna Kanu, all of whom are crucial to the team's aspirations in the tournament. As the Super Falcons prepare to embark on their WAFCON journey, they remain focused on their dual goals: defending their championship title and securing a place in the upcoming World Cup.
As reported by tvcnews.tv.
