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The Digest:

The Nigerian Super Falcons have commenced training in Lomé, Togo, ahead of their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin Republic. Six-time African Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala was among the early arrivals, alongside new invitee Joy Omewa and a mix of home-based and foreign-based professionals, as the team began preparations for Friday’s crucial first-leg match.

Key Points:
  • Super Falcons begin training in Lomé for WAFCON qualifier against Benin Republic.
  • Asisat Oshoala and new invitee Joy Omewa among early arrivals in camp.
  • Team includes mix of foreign-based and home-based players like Tosin Demehin and Taiwo Afolabi.
  • First leg holds Friday at Stade de Kégué, Lomé (4pm Nigeria time).
  • Return leg scheduled for October 28 at MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta.
  • Qualifiers double as route to 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
  • Gambian official Ngum Fatou to referee the first-leg encounter.
With World Cup qualification at stake, the Falcons aim to secure a strong away result before returning to home turf for the decisive second leg. The Road to Morocco.

Sources: Vanguard Nigeria