Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has announced a 21-player squad for Nigeria’s final qualifying fixture against Benin Republic in the race to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) to be hosted by Morocco.
The Super Falcons will face Benin Republic in the first leg in Lome on Friday, 24 October 2025, at 4 p.m., before the return leg in Abeokuta on Tuesday, 28 October 2025, at 2 p.m.
Full Squad
Goalkeepers:
- Chiamaka Nnadozie (Brighton Hove & Albion, England)
- Anderline Mgbechi (Rivers Angels)
- Rachael Unachukwu (Nasarawa Amazons)
Defenders:
- Osinachi Ohale (Pachuca Club de Futbol, Mexico)
- Shukurat Oladipo (AS Roma, Italy)
- Michelle Alozie (Houston Dash, USA)
- Ashleigh Plumptre (Ittihad Ladies FC, Saudi Arabia)
- Blessing Ilivieda (Bayelsa Queens)
- Oluwatosin Demehin (Galatasaray Sportive, Turkey)
- Miracle Usani (Abia Angels)
Midfielders:
- Rasheedat Ajibade (Paris Saint Germain, France)
- Taiwo Afolabi (Rivers Angels)
- Deborah Abiodun (Washington Spirit, USA)
- Jennifer Echegini (Paris Saint Germain, France)
- Christy Ucheibe (SL Benfica, Portugal)
Forwards:
- Chinwendu Ihezuo (Pachuca Club de Futbol, Mexico)
- Joy Omewa (Fortuna Hjorring FC, Denmark)
- Esther Okoronkwo (AFC Toronto, Canada)
- Asisat Oshoala (Al Hilal FC, Saudi Arabia)
- Folashade Ijamilusi (Liaoning Shenyang Shenbei Hefeng, China)
- Kafayat Mafisere (Edo Queens)
Nigeria will be looking to maintain their dominance on the continent as they push for qualification to Morocco 2026 and a chance to add a record-extending 11th WAFCON title to their history.
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