The matches, scheduled for February 28 and March 3 in Yaoundé, form part of the team’s preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The 10-time African champions aim to sharpen their squad ahead of the tournament, where they are drawn in Group C alongside debutants Malawi, Zambia, and Egypt.
Regulars such as captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, Ashleigh Plumptre, Michelle Alozie, and Esther Okoronkwo have been included, while star forward Asisat Oshoala is notably absent. The squad also sees the return of experienced midfielder Ngozi Okobi after a three-year hiatus, as well as forward Gift Monday.
Full Squad:
Goalkeepers: Chiamaka Nnadozie (Brighton Hove & Albion, England); Comfort Erhabor (Portsmouth Ladies, England); Fatima Oloko (Abia Angels); Anderline Mgbechi (Rivers Angels)
Defenders: Osinachi Ohale (Pachuca Club de Futbol, Mexico); Shukurat Oladipo (AS Roma, Italy); Michelle Alozie (Olivia Wynn, USA); Ashleigh Plumptre (Ittihad Ladies FC, Saudi Arabia); Glory Ogbonna (FC Kiryat Gat, Israel); Oluwatosin Demehin (Galatasaray Sportif, Turkey); Sikiratu Isah (Bnot Netanya, Israel); Chidinma Okeke (Club America, Mexico)
Midfielders: Halimatu Ayinde (Christian Lundstrom, Sweden); Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene (Ottawa Rapids, Canada); Deborah Abiodun (Washington Spirit, USA); Jennifer Echegini (Paris Saint-Germain, France); Christy Ucheibe (SL Benfica, Portugal); Precious Christopher (Yanga Princess, Tanzania)
Forwards: Rasheedat Ajibade (Paris Saint-Germain, France); Chinwendu Ihezuo (Pachuca Club de Futbol, Mexico); Gift Monday (Washington Spirit, USA); Joy Omewa (Nottingham Forest, England); Esther Okoronkwo (AFC Toronto, Canada); Folashade Ijamilusi (Liaoning Shenyang Shenbei Hefeng, China); Omorinsola Babajide (AS Roma, Italy)
The friendlies are a key step in the Super Falcons’ WAFCON preparations. The tournament, slated for March 17 to April 3, 2026, will see the top four teams automatically qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
The Super Falcons, who captured their 10th Women’s AFCON title in Morocco last year, are looking to continue their dominance on the continental stage while preparing for the global tournament.