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Super Falcons Manager Justine Madugu Names 23-Woman Squad for Senegal Friendly Double-Header

Posted : 01 June 2026

Super Falcons manager Justine Madugu has officially selected a strong 23-woman squad for Nigeria's upcoming international double-header against Senegal. The crucial tune-up matches are part of the team's ongoing preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Star forward Asisat Oshoala, team captain Rasheedat Ajibade, and reliable goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie anchor the star-studded lineup.

The selected squad balances established tournament veterans with hungry new international talent. Madugu handed a maiden international call-up to Turkey-based midfielder Kafayat Shittu; he also selected foreign-based prospect Blessing Nkor, who currently plays in Belarus. Experienced veterans Francisca Ordega, Gift Monday, and midfielder Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene also made a welcome return to the senior national team fold.

Nigeria will host the Teranga Lionesses of Senegal for both highly anticipated friendly fixtures on home soil. The teams will face each other at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne-Remo, Ogun State. The opening match takes place on Friday, June 5; the secondary exhibition game is scheduled for Monday, June 8.

These matches provide critical preparation for the 2026 WAFCON tournament in Morocco, which runs from July 25 to August 16. The 10-time African champions have been placed in a competitive Group C alongside Egypt, Zambia, and debutants Malawi. Meanwhile, Senegal will test their tactical identity in Group A alongside tournament hosts Morocco, Algeria, and Kenya.

The upcoming continental tournament carries massive global implications for all competing African nations. The event doubles as Africa’s official qualifying tournament for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. The top four teams will earn automatic tickets; the fifth-placed side will advance to a high-stakes intercontinental playoff round.

 

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