Super Falcons head coach, Randy Waldrum, has unveiled the 18-player squad who will compete in the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France.
This marks Nigeria’s return to the event after a 16-year absence, having last participated in the 2008 Beijing Games.
The Super Falcons secured their Olympic berth through a challenging qualification process, defeating Cameroon and overcoming reigning African champions South Africa.
In a press statement issued by the Nigeria Football Federation, the squad features several key players, though some notable names, including Francisca Ordega and Onome Ebi, are missing.
Captain Rasheedat Ajibade leads the squad, selected by the 67-year-old American coach, which includes four alternates to bolster training.
Here is the complete Super Falcons squad for the 2024 Women’s Olympic football tournament in France:
Goalkeepers:
– Chiamaka Nnadozie, Paris FC
– Tochukwu Oluehi, Shualat Alsharqia FC, Saudi Arabia
Defenders:
– Osinachi Ohale, Pachuca Club de Futbol, Mexico
– Oluwatosin Demehin, Stade de Reims, France
– Michelle Alozie, Houston Dash, USA
– Nicole Payne, Portland Thorns FC, USA
– Chidinma Okeke, Mynavi Sendai Ladies, Japan
Midfielders:
– Deborah Abiodun, University of Pittsburgh, USA
– Halimatu Ayinde, FC Rosengård, Sweden
– Christy Ucheibe, SL Benfica, Portugal
– Jennifer Echegini, Juventus Ladies, Italy
– Toni Payne, Sevilla FC, Spain
Forwards:
– Rasheedat Ajibade, Atletico Madrid FC, Spain
– Esther Okoronkwo, Changchun FC, China
– Asisat Oshoala, Bay FC, USA
– Uchenna Kanu, Racing Louisville, USA
– Chiwendu Ihezuo, Pachuca Club de Futbol, Mexico
– Chinonyerem Macleans, Lokomotiv Moscow, Russia
Alternate Players:
– Jumoke Alani, Nasarawa Amazons
– Ifeoma Onumonu, Utah Royals, USA
– Gift Monday, Costa Adeje Tenerife Egatesa, Spain
– Morufa Ademola, Rivers Angels
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