Super Falcons Land in Australia for FIFA Women World Cup
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have successfully arrived in Gold Coast, Australia, in preparation for the highly anticipated 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Currently, the team’s camp consists of 21 Super Falcons with the exception of Halimatu Ayinde and Francisca Ordega, all the invited players have already joined the camp, demonstrating their commitment to the team’s objectives.
The Super Falcons are scheduled to embark on a comprehensive 15-day final training program before the tournament officially commences on July 20th.
This intensive preparation period will enable the team to fine-tune their skills and strategies, ensuring they are fully prepared for the challenges ahead.
SUPER FALCONS FOR BIGGEST-EVER FIFA WORLD CUP FINALS:
Goalkeepers: Chiamaka Nnadozie (Paris FC, France); Tochukwu Oluehi (Hakkarigucu Spor FC, Turkey); Yewande Balogun (AS Saint-Etienne, France)
Defenders: Onome Ebi (Abia Angels); Osinachi Ohale (Deportivo Alaves, Spain); Glory Ogbonna (Besiktas JK, Turkey); Ashleigh Plumptre (Leicester City, England); Rofiat Imuran (Stade de Reims, France); Michelle Alozie (Houston Dash, USA); Oluwatosin Demehin (Stade de Reims, France)
Midfielders: Halimatu Ayinde (Rosengard FC, Sweden); Rasheedat Ajibade (Atletico Madrid, Spain); Toni Payne (Sevilla FC, Spain); Christy Ucheibe (SL Benfica, Portugal); Deborah Abiodun (Rivers Angels); Jennifer Echegini (Florida State University, USA)
Forwards: Uchenna Kanu (Racing Louisville, Kentucky, USA); Gift Monday (UDG Tenerife, Spain); Ifeoma Onumonu (NY/NJ Gotham FC, USA); Asisat Oshoala (Barcelona Femenine, Spain); Desire Oparanozie (Wuhan Chegu Jianghan, China); Francisca Ordega (CSKA Moscow, Russia); Esther Okoronkwo (AS Saint-Etienne, France)
Nigerian Women’s Team World Cup Schedule
Dates/Times – Nigerian Time
July 21 – 3:30 a.m. — vs Canada (Group Stage Match 1)
July 27 – 11 a.m. — vs Australia (Group Stage Match 2)
July 31 – 11 a.m. — vs Republic of Ireland (Group Stage Match 3)
