Okobi-Okeoghene and Monday return to Super Falcons for Cameroon friendlies
Midfielder Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene and forward Gift Monday have been recalled to the Super Falcons squad for upcoming friendly matches against Cameroon. Head coach Justine Madugu named a 25-player list for the fixtures, which are part of preparations for the next Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The squad features several returning and new players, including first-time call-ups. Notably, six-time CAF Women’s Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala was not included.
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- The Super Falcons will play two friendly matches against Cameroon in Yaoundé on February 28 and March 4.
- Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene last played for Nigeria at the 2022 WAFCON, while Gift Monday was not part of the squad for the 2024 WAFCON held in 2025.
- Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, and forwards Esther Okoronkwo and Chinwendu Ihezuo are included in the squad.
- England-based goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor and midfielder Precious Christopher received their first call-ups.
- The friendlies are preparation for the 13th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled in Morocco from March 17 to April 3.
