There's a bubbling sense of anticipation across both the Super Eagles and Super Falcons camps as Nigeria's senior men's and women's national teams step up preparations for their respective international engagements, Soccernet.ng reports .
In Ijebu-Ode, the Super Falcons are gradually assembling at the Am2pm Hotel ahead of their double-header international friendly matches against Cameroon. By 6:55pm on Monday, 18 of the 23 invited players had already reported to camp.
Leading the early arrivals is captain Rasheedat Ajibade , joined by key overseas-based stars Michelle Alozie, Toni Payne, Francisca Ordega, Omorinsola Babajide, Rofiat Imuran, Oluwatosin Demehin, Jennifer Echegini, and veteran defender Osinachi Ohale.
Several home-based players who featured in the recently concluded Nigeria Women Football League Super Six have also joined the squad. These include the tournament's top scorer Olamide Bolaji, Josephine Mathias, Sikiratu Isah, Amarachi Odoma, Miracle Usani, Emem Essien, NWFL-winning captain Blessing Ilivieda, as well as goalkeepers Linda Jiwuaku and Morufa Ademola.
The remaining players, including midfield engine Deborah Abiodun, forward Ifeoma Onumonu, and first-choice goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie , are expected to arrive by Tuesday. Portugal-based Christy Ucheibe is due to link up with the team on Wednesday.