Super Falcons Begin Camp in Togo Ahead of WAFCON Qualifier Against Benin Republic
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have officially opened camp in Lome, Togo, ahead of their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifying clash with the Benin Republic.
The reigning African champions are lodged at Hotel Sarakawa, with eight players already in camp as of Sunday night. Early arrivals include former Arsenal and Barcelona forward Asisat Oshoala, alongside Taiwo Afolabi, Folashade Ijamilusi, Miracle Usani, Joy Omewa, Anderline Mgbechi, Blessing Ilivieda, and Kafayat Mafisere.
Head coach Justin Madugu and his technical crew expect the remaining invited players to join the camp later today, while the first full training session is scheduled to take place this evening.
Nigeria will face Benin Republic in a two-legged qualifier, with the first leg set for Thursday, 24th October, at the Stade Kégué in Lome. The return leg will be played on Tuesday, 28th October, at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Benin will “host” the opening leg in Togo due to the lack of a CAF-approved stadium in their country.
The Super Falcons, ten-time African champions, are firm favourites to progress to the 2026 WAFCON in Morocco — a tournament that will also serve as Africa’s qualifying route to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
