The Digest:
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade, Oluwatosin Demehin, and nine other players have arrived at the team's camp in Yaoundé ahead of two international friendlies against Cameroon. The early arrivals include Christy Ucheibe, Monday Gift, Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene, Ogbonna Glory, Christopher Precious, Omewa Joy, Onyenezide Esther, Oloko Fatima, and Nkwocha Favour. Fourteen more players are expected to join camp. Head coach Justine Madugu's side will hold their first training session later tonight. The Super Falcons face the Indomitable Lionesses in the first friendly on Saturday in Yaoundé, with the second clash scheduled for next Tuesday. Both teams are using the matches as preparation for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Nigeria are drawn in Group C with Malawi, Zambia, and Egypt, while Cameroon are in Group D alongside Cape Verde, Ghana, and Mali
Key Points:
- The camp arrivals signal serious preparations for WAFCON 2026 title defence.
- Friendlies against Cameroon provide crucial test against strong African opposition.
- Players gain match fitness, while coaching staff assess combinations.
- This reflects the team's commitment to retaining the continental crown.
- The timing, with 14 more players expected, builds squad depth.
Eleven Super Falcons, including captain Ajibade, arrive in Yaoundé for Cameroon friendlies as WAFCON preparations intensify.
Sources: Complete Sports, NFF
