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Friendly: Oshoala to Lead Super Falcons Against South Africa

POSTED ON March 26, 2024 •   Sports      BY Samuel O . Adeniyi

 The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has unveiled the squad that will face South Africa's Banyana Banyana in the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games qualifiers.

The highly anticipated first leg will be played on home soil at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Friday, April 5th. 

Head Coach Randy Waldrum has named a formidable 22-player squad, featuring a blend of experience and youthful talent.

As expected, Captain Rasheedat Ajibade and Africa's finest, Asisat Oshoala, headline the list. 

Both players are crucial figures for the Super Falcons, boasting exceptional skills and leadership qualities. 

The squad also includes familiar faces like goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, a dependable presence between the sticks, and veteran defender Osinachi Ohale.

Additionally, Saudi Arabia-based defender Ashley Plumptre makes a return to the national team fold. 

Here's a look at the full Super Falcons squad:

Goalkeepers:

Chiamaka Nnadozie (Paris FC)

Tochukwu Oluehi (Shualat Alsharqia FC, Saudi Arabia)

Linda Jiwuaku (Bayelsa Queens)

 

Defenders:

Osinachi Ohale (Pachucha Club de Futbol, Mexico)

Ashley Plumptre (Ittihad Ladies, Saudi Arabia)

Oluwatosin Demehin (Stade de Reims, France)

Michelle Alozie (FC Robo Queens)

Glory Ogbonna (Rivers Angels)

 

Midfielders:

Rasheedat Ajibade (Atletico Madrid) [Captain]

Regina Chukwu (CSKA Moscow)

Halimat Ayinde (FC Minsk) 

Christy Ucheibe (SL Benfica)

Ifeoma Onumonu (FC Fleury 91)

Deborah Abiodun (Rivers Angels)

 

Forwards:

Asisat Oshoala (FC Barcelona)

Uchenna Kanu (Ohio State University)

Vivian Ikechukwu (Madrid CFF)

Francisca Ordega (Shanghai Shenhua)

This matchup against South Africa marks the beginning of the Super Falcons' quest to secure their place at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

The team is expected to leverage their experience and fighting spirit to overcome the challenge posed by the Banyana Banyana. 

Nigerian football fans will be eagerly awaiting the clash, anticipating a thrilling display of athleticism and tactical prowess.  

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