Super Falcons: 21 players in camp for 2028 Olympic qualifier vs Comoros

The Super Falcons’ camp has swelled to 21 players as Nigeria intensifies preparations for the 2028 Olympic Games qualifying campaign against Comoros at the Remo Stars Stadium. The latest arrivals include several established foreign-based stars, with Paris Saint-Germain forward Rasheedat Ajibade, PSG midfielder Jennifer Echegini, Chicago Stars defender Michelle Alozie, Inter Milan midfielder Toni Payne and Al-Hilal midfielder Christy Ucheibe among those now in camp. The squad also features players from clubs across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the United States, underlining the depth of experience available to the technical crew ahead of the crucial qualifying assignment. AS Roma defender Shukurat Oladipo, SCU Torreense forward Shakirat Moshood, Beşiktaş defender Glory Ogbonna, MK Dons midfielder Omenazu Favour, Dynamo Brest forward Blessing Nkor and Fenerbahçe defender Suliat Abideen are among the other foreign-based players in camp. The domestic contingent is led by players from Edo Queens, Nasarawa Amazons, Bayelsa Queens and Rivers Queens, including goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma, defenders Tumininu Adeshina, Valentina Uroko, Glory Edet and Sandra John, as well as midfielders Joy Igbokwe and Fatimoh Solaty.

Players currently in camp

1. Shukurat Oladipo — DF, AS Roma, Italy 2. Shakirat Moshood — FW, SCU Torreense, Portugal 3. Glory Ogbonna — DF, Beşiktaş JK, Turkey 4. Omenazu Favour — MF, MK Dons, England 5. Farida Abdulwahab — DF, Nasarawa Amazons 6. Tumininu Adeshina — DF, Edo Queens 7. Joy Igbokwe — MF, Nasarawa Amazons 8. Fatimoh Solaty — MF, Nasarawa Amazons 9. Christiana Uzoma — GK, Edo Queens 10. Blessing Nkor — FW, Dynamo Brest, Belarus 11. Valentina Uroko — DF, Edo Queens 12. Glory Edet — DF, Bayelsa Queens 13. Sandra John — DF, Rivers Queens 14. Suliat Abideen — DF, Fenerbahçe, Turkey 15. Folashade Ijamilusi — FW, Lianiong Baiye, China 16. Toni Payne — MF, Inter Milan, Italy 17. Christy Ucheibe — MF, Al-Hilal, Saudi Arabia 18. Janet Akekoromowei — FW, SL Benfica, Portugal 19. Rasheedat Ajibade — FW, PSG, France 20. Jennifer Echegini — MF, PSG, France 21. Michelle Alozie — DF, Chicago Stars, USA Total players in camp: 21 With the arrival of several key regulars, attention will now turn to tactical preparations, fitness work and the final selection ahead of Nigeria’s Olympic qualifying fixtures. The Super Falcons are seeking to return to the women’s football tournament at the Olympic Games after missing the Paris 2024 Olympics. Their preparations for the 2028 campaign, therefore, carry added significance as Nigeria targets a return to the global stage. Further arrivals are expected as the camp continues, with the coaching crew set to assess the players before finalising the squad for the qualifying assignment. Match Details: Comoros vs Nigeria — Friday, 9 October 2026 — Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne-Remo Stream Soccer Return leg Nigeria vs Comoros — Tuesday, 13 October 2026 — Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne-Remo