Follow Us on Google
Head Coach Justine Madugu has selected a team of 25 players, including Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, undisputed Africa’s best goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, defender Osinachi Ohale, midfielder Jennifer Echegini and forward Asisat Oshoala, to defend Nigeria’s Women Africa Cup of Nations title at the upcoming 14th edition in Morocco, 26th July – 16th August 2026.
There are also home-based goalkeeper Fatima Oloko, defenders Michelle Alozie, Oluwatosin Demehin and Christy Ucheibe, midfielders Halimatu Ayinde and Toni Payne, and forwards Esther Okoronkwo, Francisca Ordega, Chinwendu Ihezuo and Omorinsola Babajide.
Cup-holders Nigeria, gunning for a record-extending 11th title, are up against Egypt, Zambia and debutants Malawi in Group C, with matches to be played in Morocco’s administrative capital, Rabat.
Other News
All four teams that make it to the semi finals of the tournament, which will entertain 16 teams for the first time, will earn automatic spots at next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup finals in Brazil, while the fifth-placed team will go straight into an intercontinental playoff tournament.
The Super Falcons, ever-present at the FIFA Women’s World Cup finals since the inaugural edition in China 35 years ago, edged hosts Atlas Lionesses of Morocco 3-2 in the Final to secure their 10th continental title last summer.
