Preparations have formally begun for the Tremendous Falcons of Nigeria forward of their 2026 Ladies’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifying tie in opposition to Benin Republic, with eight gamers already in camp at Resort Sarakawa, Lome, Togo.
Main the early arrivals is staff captain and six-time African Ladies’s Footballer of the Yr, Asisat Oshoala, who was among the many first to report for nationwide obligation.
She is joined by Taiwo Afolabi, Folashade Ijamilusi, Miracle Usani, Pleasure Omewa, Aderline Mgbechi, Blessing Illivieda, and Kafayat Mafisere, all arrived on Sundays night
In response to camp sources the Tremendous Falcons can have their coaching session on Monday night, with extra gamers anticipated to hitch camp later within the day.
The early arrivals will deal with restoration drills witj head coach Justin Madugu, main the staff in fine-tuning techniques forward of the essential fixture.
Nigeria, nine-time champions of Africa, will face Benin Republic within the first leg of the qualifier on Thursday, October 24, on the Stade de Kégué in Lome, Togo.
The return leg might be performed 4 days later, on Monday, October 28, on the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
The Tremendous Falcons, who reached the Spherical of 16 on the 2023 FIFA Ladies’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, are decided to take care of their dominance on the continent as they chase a spot within the 2026 WAFCON.
Officers expressed optimism concerning the staff’s readiness, noting that every one gamers are anticipated in camp on Monday forward of the match on Thursday.
The squad will proceed to accentuate preparations as Nigeria goals for an excellent outing as they start the journey to defend their continental pedigree.
