WAFCON 2026Q: Madugu unveils squad for Super Falcons vs Benin Republic

Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has listed 21 players for his side’s 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Benin Republic.

Madugu kept faith with some of the regular stars including captain Rasheedat Ajibade, Asisat Oshoala, Esther Okoronkwo, Michelle Alozie and Osinachi Ohale.

Other key stars invited by Madugu are, Ashleigh Plumptre, Chiamaka Nnadozie, and Oluwatosin Demehin.

The first leg will hold at the Stade Kegue, Lome on Saturday, 25 October.

The return leg is slated for the MKO Abiola Sports Complex, Abeokuta on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

Overall winners over two legs will qualify for the WAFCON 2026 finals.

Morocco will host the competition in March 2026.

The WAFCON 2026 finals will also serve as Africa’s qualifying tournament for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup finals, to be hosted by Brazil.