The Super Falcons have been dealt an early blow ahead of their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifying fixture against Benin Republic, with Jennifer Echegini ruled out due to a hamstring injury, Bold Sports reports.
Echegini, who was named in coach Justin Madugu’s 21-player squad for the doubleheader, sustained the injury while playing for Paris Saint-Germain in their league game against Strasbourg on Sunday and is now expected to remain with the club.
Meanwhile, the Super Falcons’ camp in Lome, Togo, has continued to swell, with 13 players now in camp at Hotel Sarakawa as preparations intensify for the crucial qualifier.
Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and midfielder Christy Ucheibe joined the squad on Monday, while defenders Ashleigh Plumptre and Shukurat Oladipo reported after them. They joined the early arrivals including Asisat Oshoala, Taiwo Afolabi, Folashade Ijamilusi, Miracle Usani, Joy Omewa, Anderline Mgbechi, Blessing Ilivieda, and Kafayat Mafisere to bring the total number of players in camp to 13.
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The team held their first full training session on Monday and will hold another session at the Stade Omnisport De Lome today as they continue fine-tuning tactics ahead of Thursday’s first leg.
Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, Osinachi Ohale, Chinwendu Ihezuo, Michelle Alozie, Deborah Abiodun, and Esther Okoronkwo are expected to join camp later today.
The Super Falcons will face Benin Republic in the first leg on Thursday, October 24, at the Stade Kégué in Lome while the return leg is scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta.
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