Super Falcons unveils Super Falcons squad for 2024 WAFCON in Morocco

Nigeria’s women’s national team is set for action at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which will be hosted in Morocco from July 5 to 26. Head coach Justine Madugu has confirmed his 24-player roster, with notable inclusions and key returns.

Among the biggest talking points is the return of Bay FC striker Asisat Oshoala, who has been away from the national team since her participation in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Her comeback is seen as a significant lift to Nigeria’s attacking strength as the team prepares for another title chase.

Before the tournament kicks off, the Super Falcons will face Ghana’s Black Queens in a preparatory friendly match on June 29, also in Morocco. The game is expected to help the team fine-tune their strategy and build team chemistry.

Nigeria, nine-time champions of WAFCON, are aiming for their 10th title and will be among the top contenders. With a mix of seasoned internationals and promising newcomers, Madugu’s squad is expected to push deep into the tournament.

Squad list:

Goalkeepers
Chiamaka Nnadozie (Free)
Tochukwu Oluehi (Shualat Alsharqia FC)
Rachael Unachukwu (Nasarawa Amazons)

Defenders
Osinachi Ohale (Pachuca Club de Futbol)
Shukurat Oladipo (AS Roma)
Michelle Alozie (Houston Dash)
Ashleigh Plumptre (Ittihad Ladies FC)
Sikiratu Isah (Nasarawa Amazons)
Oluwatosin Demehin (Galatasaray Sportive)
Miracle Usani (Edo Queens)

Midfielders
Rasheedat Ajibade (Atletico Madrid)
Halimatu Ayinde (FC Rosenborg)
Deborah Abiodun (Dallas Trinity)
Jennifer Echegini (Paris Saint Germain)
Toni Payne (Everton Ladies)
Christy Ucheibe (SL Benfica)

Forwards
Francisca Ordega (Ittihad Ladies Club)
Chinwendu Ihezuo (Pachuca Club de Futbol)
Ifeoma Onumonu (Montpellier FC)
Esther Okoronkwo (AFC Toronto)
Omorinsola Babajide (Costa Adeje Tenerife Egatesa)
Folashade Ijamilusi (Liaoning Shenyang Shenbei Hefeng)
Chioma Okafor (University of Connecticut)