Super Falcons leave Nigeria for Japan friendly in Kobe
The Super Falcons of Nigeria are on their way out of Nigeria to Kobe the venue of their International Friendly against Japan.
22 players have been called up for this tie as Nigeria continue to play quality friendlies in preparation for the 2022 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
The team announced their departure from Nigeria via their social media platform.
We are jetting out of Nigeria 🇳🇬 🚎➡️Airport ➡️✈️ Japan
Nigeria vs Japan – Oct 6 in Kobe#SoarSuperFalcons #Team9jastrong @thenff pic.twitter.com/vthJgsF24k
— NGSuper_Falcons (@NGSuper_Falcons) October 1, 2022
While some of the Europe-based invited players are not among those who left Nigeria today, for sure, they will link up with the team later.
The friendly between Nigeria and Japan will be played in Nadeshiko, in Kobe on the 6th of October.
The 22 invited players
Goalkeepers: Chiamaka Nnadozie, Nkiruka Obidinma, Yewande Balogun
Defenders: Osinachi Ohale, Ashleigh Plumptre, Oluwatosin Demehin, Glory Ogbonna, Rofiat Imuran, Michelle Alozie
Midfielders: Regina Otu, Christy Ucheibe, Halimatu Ayinde, Peace Efih, Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene, Deborah Abiodun
Forwards: Asisat Oshoala, Uchenna Kanu, Ifeoma Onumonu, Gift Monday, Vivian Ikechukwu, Rasheedat Ajibade, Toni Payne.