Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has unveiled a formidable 24-player squad for the 13th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, running from July 5 to 26.
Leading the charge for Nigeria’s quest for a record-extending 10th title is six-time African Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala, who returns alongside captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, and veteran forward Francisca Ordega.
The squad blends seasoned stars like Michelle Alozie, Ashleigh Plumptre, and Osinachi Ohale with dynamic midfielders Jennifer Echegini, Deborah Abiodun, and the returning Halimatu Ayinde.
Three home-based players—goalkeeper Rachael Unachukwu and defenders Sikiratu Isah and Miracle Usani—earned spots, showcasing Madugu’s faith in domestic talent.
Super Falcons for 13th WAFCON:
Goalkeepers: Chiamaka Nnadozie (ex-Paris FC, France), Tochukwu Oluehi (Shualat Alsharqia FC, Saudi Arabia), Rachael Unachukwu (Nasarawa Amazons)
Defenders: Osinachi Ohale (Pachucha Club de Futbol, Mexico), Shukurat Oladipo (AS Roma, Italy), Michelle Alozie (Houston Dash, USA), Ashleigh Plumptre (Ittihad Ladies FC, Saudi Arabia), Sikiratu Isah (Nasarawa Amazons), Oluwatosin Demehin (Galatasaray Sportive, Turkey), Miracle Usani (Edo Queens)
Midfielders: Rasheedat Ajibade (ex-Atletico Madrid, Spain), Halimatu Ayinde (FC Rosenburg, Sweden), Deborah Abiodun (Dallas Trinity, USA), Jennifer Echegini (Paris Saint Germain, France), Toni Payne (Everton Ladies, England), Christy Ucheibe (SL Benfica, Portugal)
Forwards: Francisca Ordega (Ittihad Ladies Club, Saudi Arabia), Asisat Oshoala (Bay FC, USA), Chinwendu Ihezuo (Pachucha Club de Futbol, Mexico), Ifeoma Onumonu (Montpellier FC, France), Esther Okoronkwo (AFC Toronto, Canada), Omorinsola Babajide (Coasta Adeje Tenerife Egatesa, Spain), Folashade Ijamilusi (Liaoning Shenyang Shenbei Hefeng, China), Chioma Okafor (University of Connecticut, USA)
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