Super Falcons Unveil Star studded Squad for Olympic Qualifiers
In preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympic qualifiers, the Nigeria Football Federation has announced a formidable Super Falcons roster for the upcoming matches against South Africa's Banyana Banyana. The team, under the guidance of manager Randy Waldrum, includes a blend of experienced internationals and promising talents, ready to compete in the double header next month.
The squad features notable names such as Rinsola Babajide, Asisat Oshoala, Ashleigh Plumptre, and Toni Payne, who have previously played for prestigious clubs like Liverpool, Arsenal, Leicester City, and Ajax Amsterdam, respectively. The call up also marks a potential senior debut for Falconets defender Shukurat Oladipo and the return of Chidinma Okeke to the international scene after nearly three years.
The first leg of the Super Falcons versus Banyana Banyana clash is scheduled for Friday, April 5th, at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, with the return leg to follow in Pretoria at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Tuesday, April 9th. The victorious team over the two legs will earn one of Africa's two spots in this year's Women's Olympic Football Tournament.
Super Falcons Squad:
Goalkeepers: Chiamaka Nnadozie Paris FC, Tochukwu Oluehi Shualat Alsharqia FC, Saudi Arabia, Linda Jiwuaku Bayelsa Queens.
Defenders: Osinachi Ohale Pachuca Club de Futbol, Mexico, Ashleigh Plumptre Ittihad Ladies, Saudi Arabia, Shukurat Oladipo FC Robo Queens, Michelle Alozie Houston Dash, USA, Nicole Payne Portland Thorns FC, USA, Chidinma Okeke Mynavi Sendai Ladies, Japan.
Midfielders: Deborah Abiodun
In preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympic qualifiers, the Nigeria Football Federation has announced a formidable Super Falcons roster for the upcoming matches against South Africa's Banyana Banyana. The team, under the guidance of manager Randy Waldrum, includes a blend of experienced internationals and promising talents, ready to compete in the double header next month.
The squad features notable names such as Rinsola Babajide, Asisat Oshoala, Ashleigh Plumptre, and Toni Payne, who have previously played for prestigious clubs like Liverpool, Arsenal, Leicester City, and Ajax Amsterdam, respectively. The call up also marks a potential senior debut for Falconets defender Shukurat Oladipo and the return of Chidinma Okeke to the international scene after nearly three years.
The first leg of the Super Falcons versus Banyana Banyana clash is scheduled for Friday, April 5th, at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, with the return leg to follow in Pretoria at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Tuesday, April 9th. The victorious team over the two legs will earn one of Africa's two spots in this year's Women's Olympic Football Tournament.
Super Falcons Squad:
Goalkeepers: Chiamaka Nnadozie Paris FC, Tochukwu Oluehi Shualat Alsharqia FC, Saudi Arabia, Linda Jiwuaku Bayelsa Queens.
Defenders: Osinachi Ohale Pachuca Club de Futbol, Mexico, Ashleigh Plumptre Ittihad Ladies, Saudi Arabia, Shukurat Oladipo FC Robo Queens, Michelle Alozie Houston Dash, USA, Nicole Payne Portland Thorns FC, USA, Chidinma Okeke Mynavi Sendai Ladies, Japan.
Midfielders: Deborah Abiodun