Madugu Names Ajibade, Nnadozie in 25-Player Super Falcons Squad for Cameroon Friendlies

Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has named captain Rasheedat Ajibade and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie in a 25-player squad for friendly matches against Cameroon in Yaounde. The two teams will meet on 28 February and 3 March as part of Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

Esther Okoronkwo and Chinwendu Ihezuo are included in the attack, while Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene returns to the squad after two years away. Gift Monday is back after missing last year’s continental success in Morocco, and Comfort Erhabor has received her first senior call-up. Defender Chidinma Okeke also returns, while Precious Christopher earns her first invitation to the national team.

Experienced defenders Osinachi Ohale, Michelle Alozie, Oluwatosin Demehin and Ashleigh Plumptre keep their places. Midfielders Halimatu Ayinde, Christy Ucheibe, Deborah Abiodun and Jennifer Echegini are also included, along with forward Omorinsola Babajide.

Full Squad

Goalkeepers:

Chiamaka Nnadozie, Comfort Erhabor, Fatima Oloko, Anderline Mgbechi

Defenders:

Osinachi Ohale, Shukurat Oladipo, Michelle Alozie, Ashleigh Plumptre, Glory Ogbonna, Oluwatosin Demehin, Sikiratu Isah, Chidinma Okeke

Midfielders:

Halimatu Ayinde, Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene, Deborah Abiodun, Jennifer Echegini, Christy Ucheibe, Precious Christopher

Forwards:

Rasheedat Ajibade, Chinwendu Ihezuo, Gift Monday, Joy Omewa, Esther Okoronkwo, Folashade Ijamilusi, Omorinsola Babajide

The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations will hold in Morocco from 17 March to 3 April. The four semi-finalists will qualify automatically for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.