Rising Dutch-Nigerian goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor has received her first senior invitation to the Super Falcons after being named in coach Justine Madugu’s 25-player squad for the double-header friendlies against Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses in Yaoundé.
Here is a detailed profile of the 20-year-old prospect:
Officially Switched Allegiance to Nigeria
Born in the Netherlands to Nigerian parents, Erhabor was eligible to represent both nations but has now committed her international future to Nigeria.
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First Senior Call-Up in 2026
Her February 2026 invitation marks her maiden call-up to the Super Falcons, a major milestone in her career progression.
Currently Plays for Portsmouth
Erhabor plays for Portsmouth F.C. Women, competing in the English Women’s Super League 2 (WSL2), where she continues her development as a first-team goalkeeper.
Developed Through English Academies
She began her career at West Ham United F.C. Women before moving to Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Women, where she signed her first professional contract in January 2024.
Valuable Loan Experience
To accelerate her growth, she gained competitive senior minutes during loan spells with Hibernian W.F.C. and Plymouth Argyle W.F.C.
Youth International Experience with Nigeria
Erhabor previously represented Nigeria at the U-17 and U-20 levels, including involvement with the Flamingos setup.
Part of a Competitive Goalkeeping Unit
She joins an established goalkeeping department that includes captain Chiamaka Nnadozie, Anderline Mgbechi and Fatima Oloko, strengthening squad depth ahead of the 13th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Idolises Chiamaka Nnadozie
Erhabor has publicly described Nnadozie as her role model, viewing internal competition as an opportunity for collective growth rather than rivalry.
Publicly Declared Nigeria’s Ambition in 2024
In a 2024 interview, she expressed a strong desire to represent Nigeria at any level and confirmed discussions with former Super Falcons coach Randy Waldrum about her international future.
Known for Presence, Distribution and Composure
Standing tall with a commanding presence, Erhabor is regarded as a confident shot-stopper with sharp reflexes, strong ball distribution and composure under pressure, attributes that enhance Madugu’s options between the posts.
Reacting to her call-up, she said, “An honour to have received my first senior call-up. Thank you, Jesus.”
At just 20, Erhabor is widely considered one of Nigeria’s most promising goalkeeping prospects, a potential long-term asset in the Super Falcons’ evolving squad structure.
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