Nigeria’s Super Falcons are set for a final training camp in Lisbon before heading to Morocco for the 13th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), scheduled from July 5–26, 2025. Head coach Justine Madugu has selected a 24-player squad featuring key names like Rasheedat Ajibade, Chiamaka Nnadozie, and Asisat Oshoala.
Training and Pre‑Tournament Friendlies
The team began preparations on June 19 in Abuja and will head to Lisbon for intensified training. They will play a friendly against Portugal on June 23, and then face Ghana’s Black Queens in Morocco on June 29.
Final 24‑Player Squad Breakdown
Goalkeepers
- Chiamaka Nnadozie (Paris FC, France)
- Tochukwu Oluehi (Shualat Alsharqia FC, Saudi Arabia)
- Rachael Unachukwu (Nasarawa Amazons, Nigeria)
Defenders
- Osinachi Ohale (Pachuca, Mexico)
- Shukurat Oladipo (AS Roma, Italy)
- Michelle Alozie (Houston Dash, USA)
- Ashleigh Plumptre (Al‑Ittihad, Saudi Arabia)
- Sikiratu Isah (Nasarawa Amazons, Nigeria)
- Oluwatosin Demehin (Galatasaray, Turkey)
- Miracle Usani (Edo Queens, Nigeria)
Midfielders
- Rasheedat Ajibade (Free Agent, formerly Atlético Madrid)
- Halimatu Ayinde (Rosengård, Sweden)
- Deborah Abiodun (Dallas Trinity, USA)
- Jennifer Echegini (Paris Saint‑Germain, France)
- Toni Payne (Everton, England)
- Christy Ucheibe (Benfica, Portugal)
Forwards
- Asisat Oshoala (Bay FC, USA)
- Francisca Ordega (Al‑Ittihad, Saudi Arabia)
- Chinwendu Ihezuo (Pachuca, Mexico)
- Ifeoma Onumonu (Montpellier, France)
- Esther Okoronkwo (Toronto, Canada)
- Omorinsola Babajide (UDG Tenerife, Spain)
- Folashade Ijamilusi (Liaoning, China)
- Chioma Okafor (University of Connecticut, USA)
Mission to Win a 10th Title
Nigeria has been drawn into Group B alongside Tunisia, Botswana, and Algeria. With 9 titles already, the Super Falcons aim to capture a record-extending 10th WAFCON title.
Follow the Falcons’ Journey
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How to Watch WAFCON 2025
Catch all Super Falcons matches on SuperSport, NTA Sports, and live streaming via FIFA+.
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