Head Coach Justine Madugu has affirmed that champions Nigeria expect a tough game against the Amazons of the Bénin Republic in Abeokuta today and will take nothing for granted against their less-adulated neighbours to the west.
 
The 10-time champions are in control of the fixture after a 2-0 win in the first leg away from home, courtesy goals from Chinwendu Ihezuo and Esther Okoronkwo, but the gaffer is wary that the Amazons could storm the Ogun State capital better prepared than they were in the first leg at the Stade Kégué, in Lome on Friday.
 
“We are looking forward to a tough game from the Beninoise, but we will be ready for that by putting up a good performance with the ultimate goal of qualification to the 2026 Women’s AFCON, where we hope to retain our title and further qualify for the World Cup in Brazil in 2027.
  
“The Amazons, with about 10 professional players from Germany, Morocco, France, and Equatorial Guinea, gave a good account of themselves in the first leg, to underscore the fact that underrating any team now in Africa could be at your own peril. We are not taking anything for granted or leaving anything to chance. We will be ready to go all out for victory.”
 
The Super Falcons will most likely parade the same squad as featured in the first leg in the Togolese capital three days ago, with goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie in goal and Michelle Alozie, Osinachi Ohale, Tosin Demehin, and Ashley Plumptre as rearguard, while captain Rasheedat Ajibade, Deborah Abiodun, and Taiwo Afolabi take hold of the midfield.   
 
Ihezuo, Okoronkwo, and Folashade Ijamilusi should be at the fore, though Madugu also has the options of six-time Africa Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala, Joy Omewa, and Kafayat Mafisere.
 
The encounter at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex, Abeokuta, will kick off at 4 pm, with the winner on aggregate earning a ticket to the 14th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations to be hosted by Morocco, March 17 to April 3, 2026.