Super Falcons Coach Madugu Welcomes 25 Players For Algeria Double-header

Super Falcons of Nigeria head coach, Justine Madugu, expressed enthusiasm on Tuesday about the arrival of all 25 invited players as they gear up for their first training session at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in preparation for two international friendlies against Algeria’s senior women’s national team.

“I am thrilled that every invited player is present. This gives us the opportunity for four full days of training, ensuring we’re in excellent shape for the first match. We appreciate the Nigeria Football Federation for organizing these important games for the Super Falcons,” Madugu said according to a statement from the NFF Communication department.

Unfortunately, heavy rainfall in Lagos on Tuesday prevented outdoor training, leading the team to adapt by returning to Eko Hotel for gym sessions instead.

The nine-time African champions will face Algeria on Saturday, October 26, and Tuesday, October 29, both at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, with kick-off scheduled for 4 PM.

A 35-member Algerian delegation is expected to arrive in Nigeria on Thursday morning via Qatar Airways, alongside match officials from Benin Republic.

The officiating team, which includes Aurore Christine Ligan, Nafissatou Yekini Shitou, Sonia Emilie Louis, and Laurande Offin, will oversee both matches. Ligan will referee the first match, with Offin serving as the fourth official. They will switch roles for the second match.

The Nigeria Football Federation will also appoint match commissioners for each game.

Below are the Super Falcons Players invited for the double-header

Goalkeepers: Chiamaka Nnadozie (Paris FC, France); Monle Oyono (Edo Queens); Rachael Unachukwu (Nasarawa Amazons)

Defenders: Chidinma Okeke (Club America, Mexico); Oluwatosin Demehin (Galatasaray Sportive FC, Turkey); Miracle Usani (Edo Queens); Florence Alexander (Bayelsa Queens); Blessing Ilivieda (Edo Queens); Sikiratu Isa (Nasarawa Amazons); Comfort Folorunsho (Edo Queens); Tessy Ojiyovwi (Nasarawa Amazons); Chidinma Ogbuchi (FC Robo Queens)

Midfielders: Rasheedat Ajibade (Atletico Madrid, Spain); Esther Onyenezide (Hapoel Katamon, Israel); Shukurat Oladipo (FC Robo Queens); Chioma Olise (Edo Queens); Josephine Matthias (Nasarawa Amazons); Amarachi Odoma (Edo Queens)

Forwards: Gift Monday (UDG Tenerife, Spain); Goodness Osigwe (Edo Queens); Janet Akekoromowei (Nasarawa Amazons); Delight Nwosu (Bayelsa Queens); Folashade Ijamilusi (Edo Queens); Mercy Omokwo (Bayelsa Queens); Olamide Bolaji (Remo Stars Ladies)