The Falconets have unveiled a 35-player call-up as preparations kick off for next month’s 2026 World Cup qualifying clash against Rwanda, and three Nigerian clubs have clearly stolen the spotlight.

Edo Queens, Bayelsa Queens, and Nasarawa Amazons emerged as the most dominant contributors, sending a combined 17 players to coach Moses Aduku’s squad, Footballrover reports.

Edo Queens, Bayelsa Queens, and Nasarawa Lead the Falconets’ Call-Up

The World Cup qualifiers will see the young starlets begin their campaign away to Rwanda in Kigali on September 21, before hosting the return leg in Ibadan on September 27.

Edo Queens and Bayelsa Queens each have six players in the squad, while Nasarawa Amazons boast five representatives.

This dominance reflects the consistent performances of these clubs in the just-concluded Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) and their proven track record in producing elite young talent.

Rivers Angels (4), Naija Ratels (3), FC Robo Queens (2), Abia Angels (2), and Remo Stars Ladies (2) also feature prominently, alongside single call-ups from Ibom Angels, Adamawa Queens, and Imo Strikers.

Full 35-Player Falconets Invited for World Cup Qualifiers

Goalkeepers

GodsTime Elisha (Ibom Angels)
Fatima Okolo (Rivers Angels)
Sylvia Echefu (Bayelsa Queens)
Stella Emperor (Adamawa Queens)

Defenders

Oluchi Ohaegbulem (Nasarawa Amazons)
Tumininu Adeshina (Naija Ratels)
Folashade Adegbemile (Edo Queens)
Sandra Nwibe (Rivers Angels)
Marylen Edem (Nasarawa Amazons)
Vivian Ekezie (Abia Angels)
Esther Adesoji (Nasarawa Amazons)
Price Nwachukwu (Imo Strikers)
Motunrayo Yusuf (FC Robo Queens)
Ramotallahi Kareem (Rivers Angels)
Chiamaka Ezekuwugo (Bayelsa Queens)

Midfielders

Taiwo Afolabi (Rivers Angels)
Kafaya Mafisera (Edo Queens)
Joy Igbokwe (Nasarawa Amazons)
Yetunde Omotosho (Remo Stars Ladies)
Esther Inyang (Edo Queens)
Mary Aderemi (Bayelsa Queens)
Favour Nkwocha (FC Robo Queens)
Faridat Abdulwahab (Nasarawa Amazons)
Adanna Nwachukwu (Naija Ratels)

Forwards

Mary Mamudu (Edo Queens)
Mary Nkpa (Bayelsa Queens)
Goodness Osigwe (Edo Queens)
Delight Isaac (Bayelsa Queens)
Esther Moses (Edo Queens)
Grace Saliu (Naija Ratels)
Dorothy Eshiet (Abia Angels)
Alaba Olabiyi (Bayelsa Queens)
Tessy Ojiyovwi (Nasarawa Amazons)
Precious Oscar (Bayelsa Queens)
Daniella Fagbenro (Remo Stars Ladies)

Falconets Eye Strong Start in World Cup Qualifiers

The squad’s balance of NWFL stars and exciting young talents gives Aduku plenty of tactical options for the Falconets to secure a commanding result against Rwanda and edge closer to the World Cup ticket.

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Last Updated on August 8, 2025 8:00 am by Sir Kris