WAFCON 2026: Okoronkwo, Alozie, Kanu Join Super Falcons Camp in Casablanca
Three more experienced players are still expected before Justine Madugu has his full squad assembled ahead of the trip to Rabat.
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Esther Okoronkwo, Michelle Alozie, and Uchenna Kanu have arrived at the Super Falcons’ training camp in Casablanca, Morocco, as preparations continue for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
The arrival of the experienced trio takes the number of players in camp to 22, with head coach Justine Madugu gradually welcoming his full squad ahead of the continental tournament. Three players are still expected to join: Gift Monday, Deborah Abiodun, and Folashade Ijamilusi. Once they arrive, the Super Falcons will have a complete squad for the final phase of preparations.
Nigeria opened their Casablanca training camp last Monday, beginning the final stretch of preparations for the tournament, and have been based at the Hotel Marriott throughout. The squad is scheduled to travel to Rabat this weekend ahead of their opening match.
The defending champions begin their title defence against Malawi at the Al Madina Stadium in Rabat on Tuesday, July 28, before also facing Zambia and Egypt in the group stage.
Did You Know?
- 22 players are now in the Super Falcons’ Casablanca training camp, with three more still expected.
- The remaining players expected to join are Gift Monday, Deborah Abiodun, and Folashade Ijamilusi.
- The Super Falcons have been based at the Hotel Marriott in Casablanca throughout their camp.
- The squad is set to travel to Rabat this weekend ahead of the tournament opener.
- Nigeria open their title defence against Malawi on July 28 at the Al Madina Stadium, Rabat.
- Nigeria’s Group C also includes Zambia and Egypt.
- Justine Madugu is the current head coach of the Super Falcons.