Florence Omagbemi led side will play Senegal in Dakar on Friday, April 8 while the return leg will be played on Tuesday, April 12.

Captain of the side, Desire Oparanozie led Asisat Oshoala and other players in training on Tuesday, April 5 before they flew out to Dakar for the clash against Senegal.

Omagbemi is not only confident of beating Senegal to qualify for the AFCON but also winning the tournament which will be hosted by which will hold Cameroon.

"Like I said before, we are the defending champions, and we just have to be really prepared so that we can remain on top. Most teams in Africa want to beat Nigeria, and we will not let that happen,” she told NFF official website.

"The way we are now, we are ready for Senegal. We are ready to go in there and do our best. The pool of players we have in camp now, if any of them is called upon to play, I am very sure that player will deliver."