Super Falcons Set for Friendly Matches Against Senegal

Super Falcons head coach, Justine Madugu, has called up captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, and forward Asisat Oshoala for Nigeria’s upcoming friendly matches against Senegal.

A statement from the Nigeria Football Federation’s Director of Communications, Ademola Olajire, said Madugu also brought back experienced midfielder Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene. Forwards Francisca Ordega and Gift Monday are also in the squad.

The coach has given chances to Belarus-based forward Blessing Nkor and Turkey-based midfielder Kafayat Shittu. Home-based players, goalkeeper Anderline Mgbechi, defender Sikiratu Isah, Rofiat Imuran, and Oluwatosin Demehin also made the list.

Other key players include Halimatu Ayinde, Toni Payne, Jennifer Echegini, Christy Ucheibe, Shukurat Oladipo, and Rinsola Babajide.

The Super Falcons will play against Senegal’s Lionesses of Teranga in two friendly matches at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne, Ogun State.

The first match is set for June 6, and the second will take place on June 8. These friendlies are part of their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, which runs from July 25 to August 16.

At the tournament, Senegal will be in Group A with Morocco, Algeria, and Kenya. Nigeria, the 10-time African champions, will be in Group C with Egypt, Zambia, and first-timers Malawi.

The 2026 WAFCON will also be the qualifying event for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Full Squad
Goalkeepers: Chiamaka Nnadozie (Brighton & Hove Albion, England), Comfort Erhabor (Portsmouth Ladies, England), Anderline Mgbechi (Rivers Angels).
Defenders: Shukurat Oladipo (AS Roma, Italy), Rofiat Imuran (London City Lionesses, England), Glory Ogbonna (FC Kiryat Gat, Israel), Oluwatosin Demehin (Galatasaray, Turkey), Sikiratu Isah (Bnot Netanya, Israel), Blessing Ilivieda (Bayelsa Queens), Christy Ucheibe (SL Benfica, Portugal).
Midfielders: Rasheedat Ajibade (Paris Saint-Germain, France), Halimatu Ayinde (BK Hacken, Sweden), Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene (Ottawa Rapids, Canada), Toni Payne (Everton Women, England), Jennifer Echegini (Paris Saint-Germain, France), Kafayat Shittu (Giresun Sanayispor, Turkey).
Forwards: Asisat Oshoala (Al Hilal, Saudi Arabia), Gift Monday (Washington Spirit, USA), Joy Omewa (Nottingham Forest, England), Francisca Ordega (Al-Ittihad Ladies, Saudi Arabia), Folashade Ijamilusi (Liaoning Shenyang Shenbei Hefeng, China), Omorinsola Babajide (AS Roma, Italy), Blessing Nkor (Dynamo Brest, Belarus).