Justine Madugu, the head coach of the Super Falcons, has finalized a 25-player roster for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The selection features key figures such as captain Rasheedat Ajibade, Asisat Oshoala, Chiamaka Nnadozie, and Osinachi Ohale. Fatima Oloko, representing Abia Angels, is the sole home-based player to make the cut.
The team is aiming to secure their 11th championship title when the tournament kicks off in Morocco. Placed in Group C, Nigeria will compete against Malawi, Zambia, and Egypt. The squad is scheduled to assemble in Morocco next week for their final training camp. Their opening match is set for Tuesday, July 28, against Malawi at the Al Madina Stadium in Rabat.
Goalkeepers: Chiamaka Nnadozie (Brighton Hove & Albion), Comfort Erhabor (Portsmouth Ladies), Fatima Oloko (Abia Angels). Defenders: Osinachi Ohale (Pachuca Tuzas), Michelle Alozie (Olivia Wynn), Shukurat Oladipo (AS Roma), Rofiat Imuran (London City Lionesses), Glory Ogbonna (FC Kiryat Gat), Oluwatosin Demehin (Galatasaray Sportive), Sikiratu Isah (Bnot Netanya), Christy Ucheibe (SL Benfica). Midfielders: Rasheedat Ajibade (Paris Saint Germain), Halimatu Ayinde (BK Hacken), Deborah Abiodun (Washington Spirit), Toni Payne (Everton Ladies), Jennifer Echegini (Paris Saint Germain). Forwards: Asisat Oshoala (Al Hilal), Gift Monday (Washington Spirit), Esther Okoronkwo (AFC Toronto), Joy Omewa (BK Hacken), Francisca Ordega (Ittihad Ladies), Folashade Ijamilusi (Liaoning Shenyang Shenbei Hefeng), Omorinsola Babajide (AS Roma), Chinwendu Ihezuo (Pachuca Tuzas), Uchenna Kanu (Cruz Azul Femenil).
