{"id":1471,"date":"2026-06-04T13:27:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T10:27:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/super-falcons-step-up-afcon-prep-in-ikenne-with-two-game-senegal-tune-up\/"},"modified":"2026-06-04T13:27:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T10:27:01","slug":"super-falcons-step-up-afcon-prep-in-ikenne-with-two-game-senegal-tune-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/super-falcons-step-up-afcon-prep-in-ikenne-with-two-game-senegal-tune-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Super Falcons Step Up AFCON Prep in Ikenne With Two-Game Senegal Tune-Up"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Reigning champions Nigeria have begun their Women Africa Cup of Nations preparation in Ikenne-Remo with a full complement of players after the Lionesses of the Teranga arrived in camp on Tuesday night. The Super Falcons will now run two key tune-up matches against Senegal, with both sides set for an opening test before returning for the second leg.<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria host the Senegalese champions in the first meeting on Friday, before the Lionesses play at home on Monday in the return fixture. Both encounters are scheduled to start at 4pm at the Remo Stars Sports Complex.<\/p>\n<p>Head coach Justine Madugu will have to adjust her plans for the two games after midfielder Halimat Ayinde was ruled out. To fill the gap, the coach has called up Israel-based midfielder Josephine Matthias, adding fresh options to the middle of the park. Gift Monday was the only forward expected in the camp during the initial build-up.<\/p>\n<p>The Falcons\u2019 camp features a blend of seasoned campaigners and emerging talent. Players such as Asisat Oshoala, Francisca Ordega, Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Rasheedat Ajibade and Christy Ucheibe train alongside goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor, defenders Shukurat Oladipo and Rofiat Imuran, and the midfield pairing of Josephine Matthias and Kafayat Shittu. The group also includes forwards Joy Omewa, Omorinsola Babajide and Blessing Nkor.<\/p>\n<p>With Nigeria chasing a record-extending 11th continental crown, the tournament format and group draw set up a challenging path. The Super Falcons are placed in Group C alongside Egypt, Zambia and debutants Malawi. Senegal are drawn in Group A with Morocco, Algeria and Kenya, in a competition scheduled to be staged in Morocco from 25 July to 16 August.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s edition also carries extra importance as it doubles as the qualifying tournament for next year\u2019s FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup finals. 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