The Super Falcons squad for WAFCON 2026 features several selection battles as head coach Justine Madugu prepares Nigeria for the tournament in Morocco — GoalNigeria.com reports.
Madugu named a 25-player squad for the competition, and the players will compete for starting roles during Nigeria’s training camp in Casablanca.
However, some positions remain open as experienced players and younger talents fight for places in the starting XI before the Super Falcons begin their campaign.
Goalkeeper And Defensive Roles Under Review
The goalkeeper position remains one of the areas where Madugu must make a decision before Nigeria’s opening match.
The coaching staff will assess the available options during training sessions before choosing the player who will start against Malawi.
Meanwhile, the defence will also require careful selection as players compete for places in the back line.
Nigeria have several experienced defenders in the squad, while younger players will look to earn opportunities during preparations.
Midfield And Attack Battles Continue
The midfield selection will also attract attention as Madugu considers the balance of his team.
Some players will compete for defensive midfield roles, while others will aim to secure positions that allow them to influence Nigeria’s attacking play.
Furthermore, the forward positions will provide another selection challenge, with attackers competing for starting places.
The Super Falcons coach will monitor performances in camp before finalising his preferred line-up for the tournament.
Young Stars Push For Super Falcons Starting Roles
Several players will hope to use the WAFCON 2026 preparations to establish themselves in the national team.
Therefore, the Casablanca camp gives members of the squad an opportunity to impress the coaching staff before Nigeria’s first fixture.
The Super Falcons will face Malawi, Zambia and Egypt in Group C at WAFCON 2026.
Nigeria will begin their campaign against Malawi at the Al Madina Stadium in Rabat on August 28, before completing their group matches against Zambia and Egypt.
The tournament will also serve as the African qualification competition for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, with the four highest-ranked teams earning automatic qualification.
