The Super Falcons camp in Ikenne, Ogun State, is buzzing with activity as 11 players arrived by Tuesday evening. They are getting ready for two friendly matches against Senegal, as reported by PUNCH Sports Extra.
Six-time African Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala, Serie A Women’s Best Defender Shukurat Oladipo, and Kafayat Shittu, who plays in Turkey, were among the first to arrive on Monday. Eight more players joined the camp on Tuesday.
On Tuesday, players who arrived include Joy Omewa, a striker for Nottingham Forest Women, Galatasaray defender Tosin Demehin, midfielder Toni Payne, Blessing Nkor, Folashade Ijamilusi from China, goalkeeper Anderline Mgbechi, experienced midfielder Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene, and Roma striker Omorinsola Babajide.
Head coach Justine Madugu called up 23 players for these friendlies. These matches will help the team prepare for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from July 25 to August 16.
The 10-time African champions are in Group C, where they will face Egypt, Zambia, and newcomers Malawi.
As they get ready for the tournament, the Super Falcons will meet Senegal on Friday, June 5. They will play a second match against Senegal on Monday, June 8. Both games will be at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne-Remo.
More players are expected to join the camp soon as the team ramps up preparations for the two friendly matches.
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