Super Falcons Head Coach, Justine Madugu, has invited captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and forward Asisat Oshoala in his list of 23 players for the upcoming international friendly against Senegal.
A statement issued on Sunday by Ademola Olajire, Director of Communications, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), showed that Madugu also recalled midfielder Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene as well as forwards Francisca Ordega and Gift Monday.
The Super Falcons boss also gave opportunities to Belarus-based Blessing Nkor and Turkey-based midfielder Kafayat Shittu to break into the squad.
Home-based goalkeeper Anderline Mgbechi, England-based Rofiat Imuran, Israel-based defender Sikiratu Isah and defender Tosin Demehin made the cut.
Others on the list are midfielders Halimatu Ayinde and Toni Payne, as well as forwards Folashade Ijamilusi and Joy Omewa.
The trio of Christy Ucheibe, Shukurat Oladipo and Rinsola Babajide who won titles with their clubs in their domestic leagues in the recently-concluded season will also join the pack.
The Super Falcons will host the Lionesses of Teranga on Friday with a second game between the two teams scheduled for June 8, as both matches will take place at the Remo Stars Sports Complex, Ikenne-Remo.
Meanwhile, Senegal will play hosts Morocco, Algeria and Kenya in group A of the 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), while 10-time champions, Nigeria, will take on Egypt, Zambia and debutants Malawi in group C.
This year’s tournament scheduled to take place from July 25 to Aug. 16 will also serve as the qualifying competition for next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup finals.
FULL LIST:
Goalkeepers are: Chiamaka Nnadozie (Brighton Hove & Albion, England); Comfort Erhabor (Portsmouth Ladies, England); Anderline Mgbechi (Rivers Angels).
Defenders: Shukurat Oladipo (AS Roma, Italy); Rofiat Imuran (London City Lionesses, England); Glory Ogbonna (FC Kiryat Gat, Israel); Oluwatosin Demehin (Galatasaray Sportive, Turkey); Sikiratu Isah (Bnot Netanya, Israel); Blessing Ilivieda (Bayelsa Queens); Christy Ucheibe (SL Benfica, Portugal).
Midfielders: Rasheedat Ajibade (Paris Saint Germain, France); Halimatu Ayinde (BK Hacken, Sweden); Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene (Ottawa Rapids, Canada); Toni Payne (Everton Ladies, England); Jennifer Echegini (Paris Saint Germain, France); Kafayat Shittu (Giressunsanayispor, Turkey).
Forwards: Asisat Oshoala (Al Hilal, Saudi Arabia); Gift Monday (Washington Spirit, USA); Joy Omewa (Nottingham Forest, England); Francisca Ordega (Ittihad Ladies, Saudi Arabia); Folashade Ijamilusi (Liaoning Shenyang Shenbei Hefeng, China); Omorinsola Babajide (AS Roma, Italy); Blessing Nkor (Dynamo Brest, Belarus).
“This is one of the best competitions to have emerged from Nigeria.
“We have seen swimmers from this platform move on to represent the country. It is important for stakeholders to support it and grow it nationwide,” he said.
The league’s Technical Director, Samuel Jesimiel, said the competition was helping to develop future national representatives.
Jesimiel praised parents and guardians for their unwavering support, describing their commitment as vital to the competition’s continued growth.
“Without the parents and guardians standing firmly behind these young athletes, it would be very difficult to achieve the level of progress we are seeing today.
“Their encouragement has not only motivated the children but has also pushed us, as organisers, to keep improving the competition year after year,” he said.
He added that organisers remained committed to providing a stronger platform for nurturing talent and encouraging healthy competition among schools.
Parents at the ceremony also commended the organisers and pledged continued support for the league’s development.
In the team category, St Saviour’s School, Ikoyi, won the Best Primary School award with 954.5 points.
Grange School topped the secondary school category with 1,074 points.
Boken Club emerged as the best club at both primary and secondary levels.
The Dolphin Swimming League is organised annually by Dynaspro Sports Promotion in collaboration with Advanta Interactive Ltd.
The competition receives technical support from the Lagos State Aquatic Association and is sanctioned by the Nigeria Aquatics Federation, the Nigeria Olympic Committee and the Nigeria School Sport Federation.