The list blends proven international stars with in-form players, as Nigeria aims to reclaim the continental title.
Goalkeepers
- Chiamaka Nnadozie (Brighton & Hove Albion, England)
- Comfort Erhabor (Portsmouth Ladies, England)
- Fatima Oloko (Abia Angels)
Defenders
- Osinachi Ohale (Pachuca Tuzas, Mexico)
- Michelle Alozie (Chicago Stars, USA)
- Shukurat Oladipo (AS Roma, Italy)
- Rofiat Imuran (London City Lionesses, England)
- Oluwatosin Demehin (Galatasaray, Turkey)
- Glory Ogbonna (FC Kiryat Gat, Israel)
- Sikiratu Isah (Bnot Netanya, Israel)
Midfielders
- Rasheedat Ajibade (Paris Saint-Germain, France)
- Halimatu Ayinde (BK Häcken, Sweden)
- Deborah Abiodun (Washington Spirit, USA)
- Toni Payne (Everton Ladies, England)
- Jennifer Echegini (Paris Saint-Germain, France)
- Christy Ucheibe (SL Benfica, Portugal)
Forwards
- Esther Okoronkwo (AFC Toronto, Canada)
- Asisat Oshoala (Al Hilal, Saudi Arabia)
- Gift Monday (Washington Spirit, USA)
- Joy Omewa (BK Häcken, Sweden)
- Omorinsola Babajide (AS Roma, Italy)
- Uchenna Kanu (Cruz Azul Femenil, Mexico)
- Francisca Ordega (Ittihad Ladies, Saudi Arabia)
- Folashade Ijamilusi (Liaoning Shenyang Shenbei Hefeng, China)
- Chinwendu Ihezuo (Pachuca Tuzas, Mexico)
Key Notes from Coach Madugu’s Selection
The squad is dominated by players plying their trade abroad, reflecting the depth of talent available to the Super Falcons. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, Asisat Oshoala, Chiamaka Nnadozie, and Michelle Alozie are expected to be the pillars of the team.
Nigeria enters WAFCON 2026 as one of the strongest contenders, chasing their ninth continental title.
Let’s go Super Falcons!
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