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WAFCON 2026: Madugu Names Ajibade, Nnadozie, Oshoala, 23 Others For Title Defence

The 25-player squad is led by Rasheedat Ajibade and includes Chiamaka Nnadozie and Asisat Oshoala as Nigeria seeks a record 11th title.

  • Super Falcons Head Coach Justine Madugu unveiled a 25-player roster for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, where Nigeria seeks a record-extending 11th continental title in Morocco this July.
  • The 14th edition of the competition features 16 teams for the first time, with the four semi-finalists securing automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil.
  • Joining the roster are Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, and veteran forward Asisat Oshoala, alongside Abia Angels goalkeeper Fatima Oloko, the squad's only home-based player.
  • While Madugu omitted defender Ashley Plumptre, the squad prepares for Group C matches against Egypt, Zambia, and Malawi, commencing with a July 28 opener at Al Madina Stadium.
  • Players will converge in Morocco next week to begin final preparations for the tournament, which runs from July 26 through August 16 in the administrative capital, Rabat.
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Nigeria Football Federation (thenff) Official Website broke the news on Friday, July 10, 2026.
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