Benfica midfielder Christy Ucheibe and Al-Ittihad forward Francisca Ordega have arrived at the Super Falcons camp in Ikenne, Ogun State, ahead of Nigeria’s two-legged friendly matches against Senegal.
The duo arrived on Wednesday morning alongside Glory Ogbonna, Blessing Nkor, Comfort Erhabor and Sikiratu Isah as the team continued preparations for the friendlies scheduled for Friday and Monday.
According to the team’s media officer, Mary Akinsola, eight players arrived in camp on Tuesday evening.
They are “Joy Omewa, Tosin Demehin, Toni Payne, Blessing Ilivieda, Folashade Ijamilusi, Anderline Mgbechi, Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene and Omorinsola Babajide.”
They joined the early arrivals — “Shukurat Oladipo, Kafayat Shittu and six-time CAF Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala” — bringing the total number of players in camp to 17.
The Super Falcons will face Senegal in both matches at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne.
The friendlies form part of Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which will be held in Morocco in July.
More players and officials are expected in camp as the team gradually builds towards full strength ahead of the crucial test matches against the Senegalese side.
Nigeria will be aiming to win a record-extending 11th WAFCON title in Morocco and secure qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
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