Captain Rasheedat Ajibade and 16 other players are already settled at the Super Falcons’ Hilton Hotel base in Yaounde ahead of two high-profile international friendly matches between Nigeria and Cameroon’s senior women national teams.
Both fixtures will take place at the Military Stadium in Yaounde on Saturday, February 28 and Tuesday, March 3, as the two African powerhouses fine-tune preparations for the 14th Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) scheduled to hold in Morocco from March 17 to April 3, 2026.
Reigning African champions Nigeria will compete in Group C of the continental showpiece alongside Zambia, Egypt and debutants Malawi.
The Super Falcons will open their campaign against Malawi on March 18 in Casablanca.
Cameroon, runners-up in 2016, are drawn in Group D with Ghana, Mali and debutants Cape Verde. The Indomitable Lionesses will begin their tournament against Mali on March 18 in Fes.
Among the early arrivals in camp is Canada-based playmaker Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene, who makes a return to the squad.
She is joined by goalkeepers Comfort Erhabor and Fatima Oloko; defenders Glory Ogbonna, Oluwatosin Demehin, Shukurat Oladipo and Kafayat Shittu; midfielders Christy Ucheibe, Esther Onyenezide, Precious Christopher and Jennifer Echegini; and forwards Gift Monday, Joy Omewa, Favour Nkwocha, Folashade Ijamilusi and Rinsola Babajide.
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The reigning champions trained on Wednesday at the Stade Omnisport Ahmadu Ahidjo annex and are scheduled to hold Thursday evening’s session at the main bowl, the same venue where the Super Falcons defeated the Indomitable Lionesses 1-0 in the final of the 10th Women AFCON tournament in 2016.
Israel-based defender Sikiratu Isah is expected to link up with the squad before Thursday’s training session.
First-choice goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, experienced defender Osinachi Ohale, defender Michelle Alozie and forward Chinwendu Ihezuo are also due to arrive at the team’s Hilton Hotel camp after completing club duties on Thursday.
Meanwhile, Mexico-based wing-back Chidinma Okeke and midfielder Halimatu Ayinde are anticipated in Yaounde on Friday as the squad gradually builds to full strength ahead of the double-header against their Central African rivals.
The friendlies are expected to provide both sides with crucial match fitness and tactical cohesion as they aim to peak in Morocco next month.
