Madugu Unveils Super Falcons Final Squad For WAFCON 2026

Super Falcons of Nigeria head coach Justin Madugu has unveiled his final 25 players for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.

The final squad, which is dominated by the WAFCON 2024 winning squad, was posted on the Super Falcons official X handle today (Friday).

Among the players who made the cut are Asisat Oshoala, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Rasheedat Ajibade, Osinachi Ohale, Deborah Abiodun, Esther Okoronkwo, Jennifer Echegini, Folashade Ijamilusi, Rinsola Babajide, Tosin Demehin, Halimatu Ayinde, and Toni Payne.

Also included are Francesca Ordega, Michelle Alozie, Chiwendu Ihezuo, Uchenna Kanu, Shukurat Oladipo, Christy Ucheibe, Rofiat Imuran and Glory Ogbonna.

Experience defender and WAFCON 2024 title winner Ashleigh Plumptre did not make the cut due to injury.

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The Super Falcons are in Group C alongside Egypt, Zambia and Malawi and will play all their preliminary fixtures in Rabat.

They will open their campaign against Malawi on July 28, take on Zambia on August 1, before rounding off the group phase with a clash against Egypt on August 5.

The Super Falcons secured a record-extending 10th WAFCON title, after a dramatic 3-2 comeback win against hosts Morocco in the 2024 final.

The WAFCON 2026 tournament also doubled as the African qualifiers for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.

Also, the top four teams will qualify for the World Cup, and two more teams will advance to the inter-confederation play-offs.

Super Falcons Final Squad For WAFCON 2026

By James Agberebi