Falcons begin training ahead Lionesses clash
By Daily Sports Nigeria on February 26, 2026
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have begun training in Yaoundé as preparations gather pace for their international friendly double-header against Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
The nine-time African champions held their first session on Wednesday at 6:00pm at the Stade Omnisport Ahmadou Ahidjo, with 11 players taking part as camp activities intensified in the Cameroonian capital.
Camp officially opened on Tuesday, marking the start of the team’s build-up to the two high-profile fixtures.
Team media officer Mary Akinsola confirmed that camping is underway, with the technical crew commencing work on tactical and strategic plans for the encounters.
The first friendly is scheduled for February 28, with the return fixture set for March 3, both to be played in Yaoundé.
As of Wednesday, 11 players had reported to camp, including captain Rasheedat Ajibade, Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene, Christy Ucheibe, Glory Ogbonna, Gift Monday, Joy Omewa, Fatima Oloko, Precious Christopher and Oluwatosin Demehin, also with presence of two Robo Queens players Favour Nkwocha and Esther Onyenezide who were not part of the initially announced team set up.
Additional arrivals are expected as the squad continues to assemble.
The matches form a crucial part of Nigeria’s preparations for the forthcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where the Super Falcons will defend their continental title.
Head coach Justine Madugu, who travelled from Abuja with his technical staff, will use the friendlies to assess squad depth, strengthen team cohesion and refine tactical approaches ahead of the tournament.
Cameroon, long-standing rivals of Nigeria in African women’s football, are also using the fixtures as part of their own preparations.
The Lionesses began camp last week without a substantive head coach since the sacking of Jean-Baptiste Bisseck in October 2025 and are expected to provide a stern test as both sides seek competitive sharpness before the continental showpiece.
Source Punch Ng
Posted February 26, 2026
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