African champions, Nigeria’s Super Falcons, have named a 25-player squad for the upcoming double-header friendlies against Cameroon. Goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor earns her first senior call-up, while Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene and Gift Monday make a return, www.aclsports.com reports.
Head coach Justin Madugu has called up Erhabor, who plays for Portsmouth FC Women in the English Women’s Championship. She was previously invited to the Nigeria U17 setup and has now received her first senior call-up. Midfielder Okobi-Okeoghene returns to the squad, having last featured in a major tournament for the Super Falcons during the 2022 WAFCON, while Washington Spirit forward Gift Monday rejoins after missing out on the 2024 Women’s AFCON triumph in Morocco.
Midfielder Precious Christopher joins the group for the first time. Defender Chidinma Okeke also makes a return.
Captain Rasheedat Ajibade leads the 10-time African champions, alongside goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, with notable omissions including six-time African Player of the Year, Asisat Oshoala.
The first match against Cameroon will be held on Saturday, 28 February, with the second coming on Tuesday, 3 March.
Full List of Players:
Goalkeepers:
Chiamaka Nnadozie, Comfort Erhabor, Mgbechi Anderline, Fatima Oloko
Defenders:
Osinachi Ohale, Michelle Alozie, Oluwatosin Demehin, Ashleigh Plumptre, Shukurat Oladipo, Glory Ogbonna, Sikiratu Isah, Chidinma Okeke, Christy Ucheibe
Midfielders:
Halimatu Ayinde, Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene, Jennifer Echegini, Deborah Abiodun, Precious Christopher
Forwards:
Rasheedat Ajibade, Gift Monday, Chinwendu Ihezuo, Esther Okoronkwo, Omorinsola Babajide, Folashade Ijamilusi, Joy Ogochukwu Omewa
With a blend of experienced players and ambitious newcomers, the Super Falcons will use these friendlies against Cameroon to fine-tune their squad ahead of the 2026 WAFCON. The team’s preparations are in full swing as they aim to build momentum on the road to a historic 11th continental title.
