Justine Madugu, Super Falcons Head Coach, has invited captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and forward Asisat Oshoala in his list of 23 players for the upcoming international friendly against Senegal.
A statement issued on Sunday by Ademola Olajire, Director of Communications, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), showed that Madugu also recalled midfielder Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene as well as forwards Francisca Ordega and Gift Monday.
The Super Falcons boss also gave opportunities to Belarus-based Blessing Nkor and Turkey-based midfielder Kafayat Shittu to break into the squad.
Home-based goalkeeper Anderline Mgbechi, England-based Rofiat Imuran, Israel-based defender Sikiratu Isah and defender Tosin Demehin made the cut.
Others on the list are midfielders Halimatu Ayinde and Toni Payne, as well as forwards Folashade Ijamilusi and Joy Omewa.
The trio of Christy Ucheibe, Shukurat Oladipo and Rinsola Babajide who won titles with their clubs in their domestic leagues in the recently-concluded season will also join the pack.
The Super Falcons will host the Lionesses of Teranga on Friday with a second game between the two teams scheduled for June 8, as both matches will take place at the Remo Stars Sports Complex, Ikenne-Remo.
Meanwhile, Senegal will play hosts Morocco, Algeria and Kenya in group A of the 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), while 10-time champions, Nigeria, will take on Egypt, Zambia and debutants Malawi in group C.
This year’s tournament scheduled to take place from July 25 to Aug. 16 will also serve as the qualifying competition for next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup finals.
Full list below:
Goalkeepers are: Chiamaka Nnadozie (Brighton Hove & Albion, England); Comfort Erhabor (Portsmouth Ladies, England); Anderline Mgbechi (Rivers Angels).
Defenders: Shukurat Oladipo (AS Roma, Italy); Rofiat Imuran (London City Lionesses, England); Glory Ogbonna (FC Kiryat Gat, Israel); Oluwatosin Demehin (Galatasaray Sportive, Turkey); Sikiratu Isah (Bnot Netanya, Israel); Blessing Ilivieda (Bayelsa Queens); Christy Ucheibe (SL Benfica, Portugal).
Midfielders: Rasheedat Ajibade (Paris Saint Germain, France); Halimatu Ayinde (BK Hacken, Sweden); Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene (Ottawa Rapids, Canada); Toni Payne (Everton Ladies, England); Jennifer Echegini (Paris Saint Germain, France); Kafayat Shittu (Giressunsanayispor, Turkey).
Forwards: Asisat Oshoala (Al Hilal, Saudi Arabia); Gift Monday (Washington Spirit, USA); Joy Omewa (Nottingham Forest, England); Francisca Ordega (Ittihad Ladies, Saudi Arabia); Folashade Ijamilusi (Liaoning Shenyang Shenbei Hefeng, China); Omorinsola Babajide (AS Roma, Italy); Blessing Nkor (Dynamo Brest, Belarus). (NAN)