Super Falcons defender, Michelle Alozie says she’s buzzing to link up with the Super Falcons for their two upcoming friendlies against Cameroon.
This fixture kick starts the beginning of final preparations for the 13th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco (5–26 July).
“I am excited for the upcoming training camp and to be back with the Super Falcons; it’s my first time in Ogun State! Everyone is looking forward to the Women AFCON and that is our main focus.”
“The way we are treated has changed in the past few years, for the better, especially with our continued success over the years.”
“I am happy to see the steady change as women’s sports across the world continue to achieve and fight for more equality,” said the Houston Dash (USA) defensive linchpin.
Alozie, who featured in the last Women AFCON finals also staged in Morocco three years ago, was part of Nigeria’s 2023 FIFA World Cup squad that reached the Round of 16 while remaining unbeaten in regulation time.
Early Arrivals and Camp Details
Head coach Justin Madugu, has called up a blend of foreign-based stars and local talents. The camp opens on Monday in Ijebu-Ode, with the first clash at Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne-Remo:
First friendly vs. Cameroon: Saturday, 31 May, Remo Stars Stadium
Second friendly vs. Cameroon: Tuesday, 3 June, MKO Abiola Sports Complex, Abeokuta
Among the early birds on Monday were:
Midfielders Toni Payne, Deborah Abiodun, Ifeoma Onumonu
Defenders Osinachi Ohale, Oluwatosin Demehin, Rofiat Imuran, Shukurat Oladipo, Sikiratu Isah, Blessing Ilivieda
Goalkeepers Linda Jiwuaku, Morufa Ademola
Midfielders Amarachi Odoma, Josephine Mathias
Forwards Francisca Ordega, Olamide Bolaji
Junior international Miracle Usani, forward Emem Essien
Chiamaka Nnadozie (Paris FC, France) will arrive Tuesday, while Christy Ucheibe (SL Benfica, Portugal) is due Wednesday.
Full 23-Player Squad for Cameroon Friendlies
Goalkeepers
Chiamaka Nnadozie (Paris FC, France)
Linda Jiwuaku (Bayelsa Queens)
Morufa Ademola (Edo Queens)
Defenders
Osinachi Ohale (Pachuca CF, Mexico)
Shukurat Oladipo (AS Roma, Italy)
Michelle Alozie (Houston Dash, USA)
Rofiat Imuran (London City Lionesses, England)
Sikiratu Isah (Nasarawa Amazons)
Oluwatosin Demehin (Galatasaray, Turkey)
Miracle Usani (Edo Queens)
Blessing Ilivieda (Bayelsa Queens)
Midfielders
Rasheedat Ajibade (Atletico Madrid, Spain)
Deborah Abiodun (Dallas Trinity, USA)
Jennifer Echegini (Paris Saint-Germain, France)
Josephine Mathias (Nasarawa Amazons)
Christy Ucheibe (SL Benfica, Portugal)
Amarachi Odoma (Edo Queens)
Forwards
Toni Payne (Everton Ladies, England)
Francisca Ordega (Ittihad Ladies, Saudi Arabia)
Olamide Bolaji (Remo Stars Ladies)
Ifeoma Onumonu (Montpellier FC, France)
Omorinsola Babajide (Costa Adeje Tenerife, Spain)
Emem Essien (Edo Queens)
