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The camp of Nigeria’s senior women’s national team, the Super Falcons, is gradually taking full shape as preparations intensify for the upcoming international friendly matches against Senegal.

Super Falcons players warm up as Nigeria’s Super Falcons qualify for the Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026 after playing a 1-1 draw (3-1 aggregate) with Benin Republic’s Amazons in the second leg of the WAFCON 2026 qualifying match at MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on October 28, 2025. (Photo by Adekunle Ajayi/NurPhoto via Getty Images)


The ten-time African champions officially opened camp on June 1, 2026, in Ikenne, Ogun State, with players arriving steadily from clubs across Nigeria, Europe, and the Middle East.


Among the latest stars to report to camp are Christy Ucheibe (SL Benfica), Glory Ogbonna (FC Kiryat Gat), Blessing Nkor, Francisca Ordega (Ittihad Ladies), Comfort Erhabor (Portsmouth Ladies), and Sikiratu Isah (Bnot Netanya), adding quality, experience, and depth to the squad.

The Super Falcons of Nigeria sit on the bench during their international friendly match against the Fennecs of Algeria at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne, Ogun State, Nigeria, on October 26, 2024. The Falcons win 2-0. (Photo by Adekunle Ajayi)


They join earlier arrivals including Joy Omewa (Nottingham Forest), Tosin Demehin (Galatasaray), Toni Payne (Everton), Blessing Ilivieda (Bayelsa Queens), Folashade Ijamilusi, Anderline Mgbechi (Rivers Angels), Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene (Ottawa Rapids), and Omorinsola Babajide (AS Roma).
Also already in camp are senior figures Asisat Oshoala, Shukurat Oladipo, and Kafayat Shittu, further boosting the atmosphere within the team.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons celebrate after their 2-0 victory over Cameroon’s Indomitable Lioness in an international friendly match in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria, on June 3, 2025. The game serves as a key part of Nigeria’s build-up to the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. (Photo by Adekunle Ajayi)


With 18 players currently in camp and more expected to arrive, including captain Rasheedat Ajibade and first-choice goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, the Super Falcons are steadily building momentum ahead of the highly anticipated encounters.


The coaching crew is expected to begin full training sessions as preparations continue for the friendlies, which will serve as important tests for the team moving forward.

Oluwapelumi Ilori

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