Head coach, Justine Madugu has announced a formidable 24-woman Super Falcons squad for the 13th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Francisca Ordega, and Asisat Oshoala will be spearheading Nigeria’s campaign for a record-extending 10th continental title.
The tournament is set to hold from 5th to 26th July 2024 in Morocco, with Nigeria drawn in Group B alongside Tunisia, Botswana, and Algeria.
Nigeria’s last WAFCON crown came in 2018, and the team will be gunning for redemption after a disappointing semi-final exit in 2022.
Full Squad Highlights
Key Returnees and Big Names
Chiamaka Nnadozie, recently departed from Paris FC, retains her starting berth between the sticks.
Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, who just completed her contract with Atlético Madrid, leads from midfield.
Ashleigh Plumptre (Ittihad Ladies), Michelle Alozie (Houston Dash), and Jennifer Echegini (PSG) return to boost experience and flair.
Halimatu Ayinde, Toni Payne, and Christy Ucheibe bring steel and vision to the midfield.
Exciting New Faces & Home-Based Talents
Rising star Folashade Ijamilusi (Liaoning Baiye, China) earns a maiden tournament call-up.
Home-based players Rachael Unachukwu, Sikiratu Isah, and Miracle Usani made the cut after impressing in camp.
Training Schedule & Friendlies
The team began its first phase of training in Abuja on Thursday, with sessions continuing until Saturday.
They depart for a final camp in Lisbon, Portugal, on Sunday morning.
To fine-tune preparations, the Nigeria Football Federation has sealed two high-profile friendly matches:
Vs Portugal (June 23) in Lisbon
Vs Ghana (June 29) in Morocco
Super Falcons Squad for Morocco 2024 WAFCON
Goalkeepers
Chiamaka Nnadozie (Free agent – ex Paris FC, France)
Tochukwu Oluehi (Shualat Alsharqia FC, Saudi Arabia)
Rachael Unachukwu (Nasarawa Amazons, Nigeria)
Defenders
Osinachi Ohale (Pachuca CF, Mexico)
Shukurat Oladipo (AS Roma, Italy)
Michelle Alozie (Houston Dash, USA)
Ashleigh Plumptre (Ittihad Ladies, Saudi Arabia)
Sikiratu Isah (Nasarawa Amazons, Nigeria)
Oluwatosin Demehin (Galatasaray, Turkey)
Miracle Usani (Edo Queens, Nigeria)
Midfielders
Rasheedat Ajibade (Free agent – ex Atlético Madrid, Spain)
Halimatu Ayinde (FC Rosenborg, Sweden)
Deborah Abiodun (Dallas Trinity FC, USA)
Jennifer Echegini (Paris Saint-Germain, France)
Toni Payne (Everton, England)
Christy Ucheibe (SL Benfica, Portugal)
Forwards
Francisca Ordega (Ittihad Ladies, Saudi Arabia)
Chinwendu Ihezuo (Pachuca CF, Mexico)
Ifeoma Onumonu (Montpellier FC, France)
Esther Okoronkwo (AFC Toronto, Canada)
Omorinsola Babajide (Costa Adeje Tenerife, Spain)
Folashade Ijamilusi (Liaoning Baiye FC, China)
Chioma Okafor (University of Connecticut, USA)
