By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
African champions Nigeria’s Super Falcons have opened camp ahead of their two international friendly matches against Senegal, Prompt News Online reports.
Head coach Justine Madugu unveiled a 23-player squad for the friendlies on Sunday, with players scheduled to begin arriving in camp on Monday, according to the team’s media officer.
Both matches will be played at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne. The first encounter is slated for Friday, June 5, while the second will take place on Monday, June 8.
The friendlies form part of both teams’ preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which will be hosted by Morocco in July.
Nigeria have been drawn in Group C alongside debutants Malawi, Zambia, and Egypt. Senegal, meanwhile, will compete in Group A with hosts Morocco, Algeria, and Kenya.
The WAFCON 2026 finals will also serve as the African qualifiers for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, with the four semi-finalists earning automatic spots at the global tournament.
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