Oshoala, Ajibade, Nnadozie lead 23-woman Super Falcons squad for Senegal Friendlies

Super Falcons Striker, Asisat Oshoala…Photo Credit: Facebook | (Asisat Oshoala)

Super Falcons head coach, Justine Madugu, has invited captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and forward Asisat Oshoala in a 23-player squad for Nigeria’s upcoming international friendly matches against Senegal. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the Nigeria Football Federation’s Director of Communications, Ademola Olajire, Madugu also recalled experienced midfielder Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene alongside forwards Francisca Ordega and Gift Monday. The coach handed opportunities to Belarus-based forward Blessing Nkor and Turkey-based midfielder Kafayat Shittu, while home-based goalkeeper Anderline Mgbechi, defender Sikiratu Isah, Rofiat Imuran and Oluwatosin Demehin were also included in the squad. Other notable names on the list include Halimatu Ayinde, Toni Payne, Jennifer Echegini, Christy Ucheibe, Shukurat Oladipo and Rinsola Babajide. The Super Falcons will host Senegal’s Lionesses of Teranga in a two-match friendly series at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne, Ogun State. The first match is scheduled for June 6, while the second will be played on June 8. The friendlies form part of preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, which will take place from July 25 to August 16. At the tournament, Senegal will compete in Group A alongside Morocco, Algeria and Kenya, while Nigeria, 10-time African champions, have been drawn in Group C with Egypt, Zambia and debutants Malawi. Related News Super Eagles’ 2018 away jersey ranked in top 10 iconic World Cup kits SWAN urges Kano to immortalise 22 deceased athletes Caicedo, Hincapie named in Ecuador World Cup squad The 2026 WAFCON will also serve as the qualification tournament for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Full Squad Goalkeepers: Chiamaka Nnadozie (Brighton & Hove Albion, England), Comfort Erhabor (Portsmouth Ladies, England), Anderline Mgbechi (Rivers Angels). Defenders: Shukurat Oladipo (AS Roma, Italy), Rofiat Imuran (London City Lionesses, England), Glory Ogbonna (FC Kiryat Gat, Israel), Oluwatosin Demehin (Galatasaray, Turkey), Sikiratu Isah (Bnot Netanya, Israel), Blessing Ilivieda (Bayelsa Queens), Christy Ucheibe (SL Benfica, Portugal). Midfielders: Rasheedat Ajibade (Paris Saint-Germain, France), Halimatu Ayinde (BK Hacken, Sweden), Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene (Ottawa Rapids, Canada), Toni Payne (Everton Women, England), Jennifer Echegini (Paris Saint-Germain, France), Kafayat Shittu (Giresun Sanayispor, Turkey). Forwards: Asisat Oshoala (Al Hilal, Saudi Arabia), Gift Monday (Washington