Super Falcons coach names 25-woman squad for Cameroon friendlies

Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has named a 25-woman squad for the upcoming friendly double-header against Cameroon, blending experienced core stars with a wave of fresh talent.

The group is headlined by captain Rasheedat Ajibade and star goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, alongside clinical forwards Esther Okoronkwo and Chinwendu Ihezuo.

Notable returns include Canada-based midfielder Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene, who returns after a long absence, Mexico-based defender Chidinma Okeke, and Washington Spirit forward Gift Monday, who missed last year’s WAFCON in Morocco.

New faces joining the senior team for the first time are England-based goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor and midfielder Precious Christopher.

Meanwhile, defenders Osinachi Ohale, Michelle Alozie, Oluwatosin Demehin, and Ashleigh Plumptre retain their spots, alongside midfielders Halimatu Ayinde, Christy Ucheibe, Deborah Abiodun, and Jennifer Echegini, and forwards Rinsola Babajide and Folashade Ijamilusi.

Friendly fixture for the Super Falcons schedule ahead of WAFCON

The double-header against the Lionesses will kick off on Saturday, February 28, followed by the second leg on Tuesday, March 3.

The 13th edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is scheduled to take place in Morocco from March 17 to April 3. Notably, all four semi-finalists will earn direct qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.

Full Squad List:

Goalkeepers: Chiamaka Nnadozie (Brighton & Hove Albion, England); Comfort Erhabor (Portsmouth Ladies, England); Fatima Oloko (Abia Angels); Anderline Mgbechi (Rivers Angels).

Defenders: Osinachi Ohale (Pachuca, Mexico); Shukurat Oladipo (AS Roma, Italy); Michelle Alozie (Houston Dash, USA); Ashleigh Plumptre (Al-Ittihad, Saudi Arabia); Glory Ogbonna (FC Kiryat Gat, Israel); Oluwatosin Demehin (Galatasaray, Turkey); Sikiratu Isah (Bnot Netanya, Israel); Chidinma Okeke (Club América, Mexico).

Midfielders: Halimatu Ayinde (Kristianstads DFF, Sweden); Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene (Ottawa Rapids, Canada); Deborah Abiodun (Pittsburgh Panthers/Washington Spirit, USA); Jennifer Echegini (Paris Saint-Germain, France); Christy Ucheibe (SL Benfica, Portugal); Precious Christopher (Yanga Princess, Tanzania).

Forwards: Rasheedat Ajibade (Atletico Madrid/Paris Saint-Germain, France); Chinwendu Ihezuo (Pachuca, Mexico); Gift Monday (Washington Spirit, USA); Joy Omewa (Nottingham Forest, England); Esther Okoronkwo (AFC Toronto, Canada); Folashade Ijamilusi (Liaoning Shenyang, China); Omorinsola Babajide (AS Roma, Italy).