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The chief coach, Justine Madugu has announced a formidable Super Falcons team of 24 women for the 13th Cup of Nations of Women’s Africa (WAFCON).
Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, Chiamaka Ndazie, Francisca Ordera and Asisat Oshoala will lead Nigeria’s campaign for a tenth continental title that extends records.
The tournament will remain from July 5 to 26, 2024 in Morocco, with Nigeria drawn in Group B along with Tunisia, Botswana and Algeria.
Nigeria’s last Wafcon crown arrived in 2018, and the team will be shooting by redemption after a disappointing semifinal departure in 2022.
Outstanding full squad
Key and big names returned
Chiamaka Ndadazie, recently started from Paris FC, retains its initial position among the sticks.
Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, who has just completed his contract with Atlético de Madrid, leads from the center of the field.
Ashleight Plumptre (Ittihad Ladies), Michelle Aloozie (Houston Dash) and Jennifer Echegini (PSG) return to boost experience and style.
Halimatu Ayinde, Toni Payne and Christy Ucheibe bring steel and vision to the center of the field.
New and exciting faces and talents at home
The rising star folashade ijamilusi (Liaoning Baiye, China) wins a single tournament.
Players at Casa Rachael Unachukwu, Sikiraratu Isah and Miracle Usani made the cut after impressing in the camp.
Training and friendship schedule
The team began its first training phase in Abuja on Thursday, with sessions that continue until Saturday.
They leave for a final camp in Lisbon, Portugal, Sunday morning.
To adjust the 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 Nadazie (Free Agent – Ex Paris FC, France)
Tochukwu Oluehi (Shualat Alsharqia FC, Saudi Arabia)
Rachael Unachukwu (Amazonas Nasarawa, Nigeria)
Defenders
Osinachi Ohale (Pachuca CF, Mexico)
Shukurat Oladipipo (like Rome, Italy)
Michelle Alozie (Houston Dash, USA)
Ashleight Plumptre (Ladies Ittihad, Saudi Arabia)
Sikiratu Isah (Amazonas Nasarawa, Nigeria)
Oluwatatosin Demehin (Galatasaray, Türkiye)
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 Ordera (Ladies Ittihad, 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)
