Super Falcons’ head Coach, Justine Madugu has invited 25 players, including captain Rasheedat Ajibade and top goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, for two international friendly matches against Algeria’s national women’s team.
The matches will take place at Lagos’ Mobolaji Johnson Arena on the 26th and 29th of October, marking the first time in three years that the Super Falcons will play friendlies on home soil.
The roster features a blend of overseas-based players and home-grown talents from clubs like Edo Queens, Nasarawa Amazons, and Bayelsa Queens.
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Notable call-ups include Turkey-based defender Oluwatosin Demehin, Spain-based forward Gift Monday, and emerging stars from Nigeria’s U20 Falconets team.
This will also be the Falcons’ first international outing under Madugu since Randy Waldrum’s departure following the Olympic qualifiers in France earlier this year.
The matches have been sanctioned by CAF and will be overseen by officials from Benin Republic. The Algerian delegation is expected to arrive in Lagos by midweek.
Goalkeepers: Chiamaka Nnadozie (Paris FC, France); Monle Oyono (Edo Queens); Rachael Unachukwu (Nasarawa Amazons)
Defenders: Chidinma Okeke (Club America, Mexico); Oluwatosin Demehin (Galatasaray Sportive FC, Turkey); Miracle Usani (Edo Queens); Florence Alexander (Bayelsa Queens); Blessing Ilivieda (Edo Queens); Sikiratu Isa (Nasarawa Amazons); Comfort Folorunsho (Edo Queens); Tessy Ojiyovwi (Nasarawa Amazons); Chidinma Ogbuchi (FC Robo Queens)
Midfielders: Rasheedat Ajibade (Atletico Madrid, Spain); Esther Onyenezide (Hapoel Katamon, Israel); Shukurat Oladipo (FC Robo Queens); Chioma Olise (Edo Queens); Josephine Matthias (Nasarawa Amazons); Amarachi Odoma (Edo Queens)
Forwards: Gift Monday (UDG Tenerife, Spain); Goodness Osigwe (Edo Queens); Janet Akekoromowei (Nasarawa Amazons); Delight Nwosu (Bayelsa Queens); Folashade Ijamilusi (Edo Queens); Mercy Omokwo (Bayelsa Queens); Olamide Bolaji (Remo Stars Ladies)
With the mix of experienced internationals and fresh talent, the Super Falcons aim to showcase their strength and further cement their dominance on the continent as nine-time African champions.
