Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) have kicked off in earnest, with nine players reporting to the Super Falcons’ training base in Casablanca, Morocco.
Key takeaways
- Nine Super Falcons players have arrived at the camp in Casablanca to begin preparations for the 2026 WAFCON.
- Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and forward Asisat Oshoala are among the early arrivals.
- Defenders Glory Ogbonna, Oluwatosin Demehin, Rofiat Imuran and Shukurat Oladipo are also in camp.
- Midfielders Christy Ucheibe and Fatima Oloko joined the squad at the start of the camp period.
- More players and members of the technical staff are expected to arrive before full training starts.
Early arrivals in Casablanca
Nine players have reported to the Super Falcons’ training camp in Casablanca as Nigeria continues building toward the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
Team Media Officer Mary Akinsola said the first group includes captain Rasheedat Ajibade, first-choice goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, and veteran striker Asisat Oshoala.
Completing the early list are defenders Glory Ogbonna, Oluwatosin Demehin, Rofiat Imuran and Shukurat Oladipo, along with midfielders Christy Ucheibe and Fatima Oloko.
Akinsola added that additional players and members of the technical team are set to join the camp in the days ahead, before the side begins full training.
Tournament details and Nigeria’s group
The 2026 WAFCON will take place in Morocco from July 25 to August 16, with Nigeria targeting a record-extending 10th continental crown.
In the group stage draw, the Super Falcons were placed in Group C alongside Egypt, Zambia and Malawi.
