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Super Falcons Complete Preparations for Senegal Friendly in Ikenne

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Super Falcons Complete Preparations for Senegal Friendly in Ikenne

Nigeria’s senior women’s national team have concluded their preparations for Friday’s international friendly against Senegal after holding their final training session at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne.

All 23 invited players participated in Thursday evening’s workout, as head coach and his technical crew fine-tuned strategies ahead of the highly anticipated encounter.

Among those involved in the session were captain Rasheedat Ajibade, Asisat Oshoala, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Toni Payne, Jennifer Echegini, Christy Ucheibe, Francisca Ordega, Omorinsola Babajide, Gift Monday, Tosin Demehin, Glory Ogbonna, and Rofiat Imuran, alongside several emerging talents in the squad.

The 10-time African champions looked sharp and focused throughout the training, going through tactical drills, finishing exercises, and set-piece routines as preparations reached their final stage.

With a blend of experienced internationals and promising young players, the Super Falcons will be looking to deliver a strong performance against the Teranga Lionesses as they continue their build-up to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

The friendly is expected to provide another valuable opportunity for the coaching staff to assess player combinations, strengthen team chemistry, and further refine the squad’s tactical approach ahead of future competitions.

Match Details

International Friendly

🇳🇬 Nigeria Women vs Senegal Women 🇸🇳

📅 Friday, June 5, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM (Nigeria Time)
🏟️ Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne

The Super Falcons will be aiming to maintain their momentum and continue their preparations with a positive result on home soil.

Samuel Ahmadu

Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.

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