WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons camp swell with 11 players
No fewer than 11 players have reported to camp as the Super Falcons of Nigeria begin preparations for a pre WAFCON 2026 double-tie friendly against Cameroon in Yaoundé.
The early arrivals are led by captain Rasheedat Ajibade. Also in camp are Christy Ucheibe, Gift Monday, Joy Omewa, Tosin Demehin, Glory Ogbonna, Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene, Esther Onyenezide, Fatima Oloko, Precious Christopher and Favour Nkwocha.
The team is scheduled to hold its first training session on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., with additional players expected to join camp in the coming days.
Double-header in Yaoundé
Nigeria will face Cameroon in the first friendly on Saturday, February 28, before concluding the two-match series on Tuesday, March 3.
The fixtures form part of preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
The Super Falcons are aiming to defend the continental title they won in the last edition, where they secured a record-extending 10th crown after defeating the host nation Morocco in the final.
Group stage outlook
Drawn in Group C, Nigeria will meet Egypt, Malawi and Zambia.
Meanwhile, Cameroon have been placed in Group D alongside Cape Verde, Ghana and Mali.
The Indomitable Lionesses are still seeking their first WAFCON title, having finished runners-up on three previous occasions.
The continental tournament begins on Tuesday 17 Mar 2026, through Friday, 3 April 2026.
