Madugu Unveils 25-Player Super Falcons Squad for 2026 WAFCON
Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has unveiled a 25-player squad for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) as Nigeria prepares to defend its continental crown in Morocco, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Captain Rasheedat Ajibade leads a star-studded squad that features reigning African Women's Goalkeeper of the Year Chiamaka Nnadozie, experienced defender Osinachi Ohale, midfield duo Jennifer Echegini and Toni Payne, as well as veteran forward Asisat Oshoala.
Madugu has also included home-based goalkeeper Fatima Oloko alongside defenders Michelle Alozie, Oluwatosin Demehin and Christy Ucheibe. Midfielders Halimatu Ayinde and Deborah Abiodun also made the squad, while Esther Okoronkwo, Francisca Ordega, Chinwendu Ihezuo, Gift Monday and Omorinsola Babajide complete the attacking options.
The Super Falcons will be aiming to win a record-extending 11th WAFCON title when the tournament takes place in Morocco from July 26 to August 16, 2026.
Nigeria has been drawn in Group C alongside Egypt, Zambia and tournament debutants Malawi, with all three group-stage fixtures scheduled to be played in Rabat.
The 2026 edition will also mark the first time the Women's Africa Cup of Nations will feature 16 participating teams.
Beyond the continental title, qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil will also be at stake, with the four semi-finalists earning automatic qualification, while the fifth-placed team will advance to the intercontinental play-offs.
The Super Falcons head into the tournament as defending champions after coming from behind to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2 in the 2025 final, securing a record 10th African title.
Super Falcons squad for the 2026 WAFCON
Goalkeepers: Chiamaka Nnadozie (Brighton & Hove Albion, England), Comfort Erhabor (Portsmouth Ladies, England), Fatima Oloko (Abia Angels).
Defenders: Osinachi Ohale (Pachuca Tuzas, Mexico), Michelle Alozie (Olivia Wynn, USA), Shukurat Oladipo (AS Roma, Italy), Rofiat Imuran (London City Lionesses, England), Glory Ogbonna (FC Kiryat Gat, Israel), Oluwatosin Demehin (Galatasaray, Turkey), Sikiratu Isah (Bnot Netanya, Israel), Christy Ucheibe (SL Benfica, Portugal).
Midfielders: Rasheedat Ajibade (Paris Saint-Germain, France), Halimatu Ayinde (BK Häcken, Sweden), Deborah Abiodun (Washington Spirit, USA), Toni Payne (Everton Women, England), Jennifer Echegini (Paris Saint-Germain, France).
Forwards: Asisat Oshoala (Al Hilal, Saudi Arabia), Gift Monday (Washington Spirit, USA), Esther Okoronkwo (AFC Toronto, Canada), Joy Omewa (BK Häcken, Sweden), Francisca Ordega (Al Ittihad Ladies, Saudi Arabia), Folashade Ijamilusi (Liaoning Shenyang Shenbei Hefeng, China), Omorinsola Babajide (AS Roma, Italy), Chinwendu Ihezuo (Pachuca Tuzas, Mexico), Uchenna Kanu (Cruz Azul Femenil, Mexico).
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