Pre-WAFCON 2026 Friendlies: Madugu Names Squad for Senegal Double-Header
The squad includes Rasheedat Ajibade, Asisat Oshoala and Chiamaka Nnadozie as Nigeria uses the matches to test readiness and cohesion before WAFCON.
- Super Falcons Head Coach Justine Madugu unveiled a 23-player squad for two international friendly matches against Senegal, signaling Nigeria's intensified preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations .
- Preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations gather momentum this month as the coaching staff uses these friendlies to assess tactical cohesion and squad readiness before the continental finals in Morocco.
- Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, Asisat Oshoala, and Chiamaka Nnadozie headline the squad, joined by veteran Francisca Ordega, midfielder Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene, and first-time invitee Kafayat Shittu.
- The two friendly matches will be held at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne, Ogun State, with the first scheduled for Friday, June 5, and the second on Monday, June 8.
- Beyond continental glory, the 2026 WAFCON doubles as the qualifying tournament for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil, offering Nigeria a critical opportunity to secure an automatic berth to the global showpiece.
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Oshoala Returns as Madugu Unveils Super Falcons Squad Ahead of Senegal Friendlies - Newsy People
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have unveiled a strong 23-player squad for the high-profile international friendlies against Senegal as Six-Time African Queen returns to the squad, Belarus-Based Star also returned and Serie A’s Best Defender was included as Super Falcons Begin WAFCON Mission. The African champions will face Senegal in a double-header scheduled for June 5 and June 8 at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State, as Nigeria and head coa…
Oshoala Returns as Madugu Unveils Super Falcons Squad Ahead of Senegal Friendlies
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have unveiled a strong 23-player squad for the high-profile international friendlies against Senegal as Six-Time African Queen returns to the squad, Belarus-Based Star also returned and Serie A’s Best Defender was included as Super Falcons Begin WAFCON Mission. The African champions will face Senegal in a double-header scheduled for June 5 and June 8 at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State, as Nigeria and head coa…
(wiwsport) - As part of their preparations for the Africa Cup of Women's Nations 2026 in Morocco (July 25 to August 16), Senegal's National Women's Team will play two high-level friendly matches against Nigeria on June 5 and 8, 2026, in Ikenne. Two posters particularly highlighted against the Super Falcons, [...] This article was originally published on wiwsport: site number one of the sports news of Senegal (wiwsport.com). Source article: CAN F…
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