AFCON 2025
Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala, defender Ashleigh Plumptre and centre-back Oluwatosin Demehin will miss Nigeria’s 2028 Olympic Games qualifying fixture against Comoros.
Oshoala requested to be excused from the encounter and has subsequently been replaced in the squad by Belarus-based former Falconets forward Blessing Okpe.
Plumptre, meanwhile, has been ruled out after sustaining a ligament injury.
Demehin and forward Flourish Sabastine will also miss the fixture as they continue to complete their resident permit processes.
The Nigeria Football Federation has also released Oluwakemi Adegbuyi and Favour Nkwocha from the Super Falcons’ camp to join the Flamingos ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
The Super Falcons began preparations for the Olympic qualifier on Monday evening, with 14 players participating in their opening training session.
Eleven additional players are expected to join the squad, including defender Michelle Alozie, midfielders Christy Ucheibe and Jennifer Echegini, captain Rasheedat Ajibade and forward Gift Monday.
Super Falcons players currently in camp
Goalkeepers: Christiana Uzoma
Defenders: Farida Abdulwahab, Tumininu Adeshina, Valentina Uroko, Glory Edet, Shukurat Oladipo, Glory Ogbonna
Midfielders: Oluchi Omenazu, Joy Igbokwe, Fatimoh Solaty, Suliat Abideen
Forwards: Shakirat Moshood, Blessing Nkor, Sandra John
Expected arrivals
Goalkeepers: Chiamaka Nnadozie, Comfort Erhabor
Defender: Michelle Alozie
Midfielders: Christy Ucheibe, Toni Payne, Jennifer Echegini
Forwards: Rasheedat Ajibade, Gift Monday, Joy Omewa, Janet Akekoromowei, Uchenna Kanu
Despite the withdrawals, the Super Falcons will continue preparations for the Comoros tie as they begin their campaign for a place at the 2028 Olympic Games.
