Favour Omenazu chooses Nigeria over England ahead of 2026 WAFCON

MK Dons Women captain Favour Omenazu has revealed her strong desire to represent Nigeria at international level, despite also being eligible to play for England, Afrik-Foot reports.

The versatile Omenazu hopes to join the Super Falcons as preparations continue for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

Nigeria lifted the continental title in Morocco last year, extending their record to ten triumphs, and expectations remain high as the team aims to defend the crown.

Head coach Justine Madugu is expected to keep much of the successful squad while gradually introducing fresh options.

One recent example is England-born goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor, who earned her first call-up ahead of Nigeria’s double-headed friendly against Cameroon. Omenazu hopes she could be next among overseas-based players committing their international future to Nigeria.

“It would be a proud moment because that’s where I am from, that’s where my family is from,” Omenazu told AYSuga about the possibility of wearing Nigeria’s colours.

“Everybody back home would be ready to go to any games, support in any way they can, and it would mean so much to give back to my heritage and where I come from. So it would be amazing.

“The interest has always been not only to play at the highest level. One of my goals is to play for my national team, represent my country and do well. I want to contribute to the success that we already have.”

Favour Omenazu: Versatility and pathway to Nigeria’s Super Falcons

A product of Leicester City WFC, Omenazu has built her reputation as a hardworking and adaptable player. She began her journey through clubs including Bugbrooke St Michaels, Northampton Town and Stourbridge before moving to MK Dons.

Although naturally a midfielder, she has often impressed at right-back, where her pace, strength and defensive awareness have stood out.

“My most Woman of the Match awards have come from playing at right-back. Even when I was at Leicester City, they put me there because I had those attributes, and apparently I flourished there.

“I’m naturally a midfielder, a number eight. I love to attack, but I’m also really strong defensively. I’m aggressive, I break up the opposition’s play, help us regain possession, and then drive us forward.”

Omenazu follows a growing trend of dual-nationality players strengthening Nigeria’s squad. Stars such as Ashleigh Plumptre, Jennifer Echegini, Michelle Alozie and Toni Payne all chose Nigeria and played key roles in the team’s recent continental success.

If selected, Omenazu would add further depth and flexibility to a Super Falcons side eager to remain Africa’s dominant force.