Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has announced a 23-player squad for the upcoming international friendlies against the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon, scheduled for May 31st and June 3rd in Ikenne-Remo and Abeokuta, respectively.
The squad includes key stars such as captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, defender Michelle Alozie, midfielder Toni Payne, and forward Rinsola Babajide.
Also named are veteran defender Osinachi Ohale, Oluwatosin Demehin, Shukurat Oladipo, Deborah Abiodun, Jennifer Echegini, and attacking options Ifeoma Onumonu and Francisca Ordega.
These matches form part of Nigeria’s preparations for the 13th CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, set to take place from 5th to 26th July 2024. Nigeria will compete in Group B against Tunisia, Algeria, and Botswana.
Meanwhile, Cameroon—who failed to qualify for this year’s Women AFCON—will use the matches to remain competitively active.
All invited players have been instructed to report to camp at Am2pm Hotel, Ijebu-Ode, on Monday, May 26th.
Full Super Falcons Squad for Cameroon Friendlies:
Goalkeepers:
- Chiamaka Nnadozie (Paris FC, France)
- Linda Jiwuaku (Bayelsa Queens)
- Morufa Ademola (Edo Queens)
Defenders:
- Osinachi Ohale (Pachuca, Mexico)
- Shukurat Oladipo (AS Roma, Italy)
- Michelle Alozie (Houston Dash, USA)
- Rofiat Imuran (London City Lionesses, England)
- Sikiratu Isah (Nasarawa Amazons)
- Oluwatosin Demehin (Galatasaray, Turkey)
- Miracle Usani (Edo Queens)
- Blessing Ilivieda (Bayelsa Queens)
Midfielders:
- Rasheedat Ajibade (Atletico Madrid, Spain)
- Deborah Abiodun (Dallas Trinity, USA)
- Jennifer Echegini (Paris Saint-Germain, France)
- Josephine Mathias (Nasarawa Amazons)
- Christy Ucheibe (SL Benfica, Portugal)
- Amarachi Odoma (Edo Queens)
Forwards:
- Toni Payne (Everton Ladies, England)
- Francisca Ordega (Ittihad Ladies Club, Saudi Arabia)
- Olamide Bolaji (Remo Stars Ladies)
- Ifeoma Onumonu (Montpellier FC, France)
- Omorinsola Babajide (Tenerife Egatesa, Spain)
- Emem Essien (Edo Queens)
These friendlies will be critical for the nine-time WAFCON champions as they sharpen strategies for continental glory in Morocco.
