2026 women's AFCON – Group C: Nigeria preview, squad and fixtures

Morocco will host the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2026) from March 17 to April 3.

This 14th edition promises to be fiercely contested, even though Nigeria remains the firm favorite, thanks in large part to their deep squad and vast experience in the competition.

Nigeria preview

The Super Falcons will compete in Group C, alongside Malawi, Zambia, and Egypt.

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The Nigerian team has lifted the trophy 10 times in the past, specifically in the 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2024 editions.

Nigeria squad

Goalkeepers: Chiamaka Nnadozie, Comfort Erhabor, Fatima Oloko, Anderline Mgbechi

Defenders: Osinachi Ohale, Shukurat Oladipo, Michelle Alozie, Ashleigh Plumptre, Glory Ogbonna, Oluwatosin Demehin, Sikiratu Isah, Chidinma Okeke

Midfielders: Halimatu Ayinde, Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene, Deborah Abiodun, Jennifer Echegini, Christy Ucheibe, Precious Christopher

Forwards: Rasheedat Ajibade, Chinwendu Ihezuo, Gift Monday, Joy Omewa, Esther Okoronkwo, Folashade Ijamilusi, Omorinsola Babajide

Nigeria fixtures

March 18, 2026: Nigeria vs Malawi, Stade Larbi Zaouli, Casablanca

March 21, 2026: Nigeria vs Zambia, Stade Larbi Zaouli, Casablanca

March 24, 2026: Egypt vs Nigeria, Stade Larbi Zaouli, Casablanca

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.

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