The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has released a list of 23 Super Falcons players in preparation for the final round of matches in the Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
Leading the team are Barcelona superstars Asisat Oshoala and Chiamaka Nnadozie, accompanied by 21 others.
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Notably absent from the roster are the well-known defender Michelle Alozie and Ashleigh Plumptre.
The responsibility of coaching the Super Falcons will be taken by Justin Madugu, as Randy Waldrum is set to be unavailable for the second consecutive international window.
Among the players selected, the emerging star Omorinsola Babajide makes a return to the team.
Esther Onyenezide of Robo Queens, Akudo Ogbonna from Remo Stars, and Rihanat Kasali of Bayelsa Queens represent the home-based stars in the lineup.
The upcoming clash in the first leg against Cape Verde will take place at the M.K.O Abiola International Stadium in Abuja on November 30.
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Goalkeepers:
Chiamaka Nnadozie (Paris FC); Tochukwu Oluehi (Shualat Alsharqia FC, Saudi Arabia); Christiana Obia (Edo Queens)
Defenders:
Osinachi Ohale (Pachuca FC, Mexico); Glory Edet (FCF TP Mazembe, DR Congo); Rihanat Kasali (Bayelsa Queens); Oluwatosin Demehin (Stade de Reims, France); Akudo Ogbonna (Remo Stars Ladies); Rofiat Imuran (Stade de Reims, France)
Midfielders:
Christy Ucheibe (SC Benfica, Portugal); Esther Onyenezide (FC Robo Queens); Peace Efih (Sporting Club de Braga, Portugal); Rasheedat Ajibade (Atletico Madrid FC, Spain); Deborah Abiodun (University of Pittsburgh, USA); Toni Payne (Sevilla FC, Spain); Jennifer Echegini (Florida State University, USA)
Forwards:
Omorinsola Babajide (Costa Adeje Tenerife Egatesa, Spain); Asisat Oshoala (FC Barcelona Feminine, Spain); Esther Okoronkwo (Costa Adeje Tenerife Egatesa, Spain); Uchenna Kanu (Racing Louisville, USA); Gift Monday (Costa Adeje Tenerife Egatesa, Spain)
In gearing up for the WAFCON, the Super Falcons are poised to showcase their prowess and secure victory on the continental stage.
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