Super Falcons squad announced for Paris Olympics qualifiers against South Africa

Caretaker March 25, 2024

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Coach Randy Waldrum has announced the list of invited Super Falcons players for the crucial Paris Olympics final qualifying round encounter against South Africa.

Leading the squad are familiar names such as captain Rasheedat Ajibade, Bay FC star Asisat Oshoala, and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie.

Additionally, the team includes Saudi Arabia-based defender Ashley Plumptre, veteran Osinachi Ohale, and midfielder Deborah Abiodun.

Notable returns have been made for 2019 World Cup standout Chidinma Okeke and forward Chiwendu Ihezuo, while U20 defender Shukurat Oladipo earns her first call-up.

The Super Falcons will face South Africa in a two-legged tie, with the first leg slated for April 5th at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.

The return leg is scheduled for April 9th at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria. The winner will secure one of Africa’s two tickets to the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament.

Waldrum has also included regulars like wing-back Michelle Alozie, midfielders Christy Ucheibe and Halimatu Ayinde, and forward Gift Monday in the squad.

Here’s the full list of invited players:

Goalkeepers: Chiamaka Nnadozie (Paris FC); Tochukwu Oluehi (Shualat Alsharqia FC, Saudi Arabia); Linda Jiwuaku (Bayelsa Queens)

Defenders: Osinachi Ohale (Pachucha Club de Futbol, Mexico); Ashleigh Plumptre (Ittihad Ladies, Saudi Arabia); Shukurat Oladipo (FC Robo Queens); 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 Rosengard, Sweden); Christy Ucheibe (SL Benfica, Portugal); Jennifer Echegini (Juventus Ladies, Italy); Rasheedat Ajibade (Atletico Madrid FC, Spain); Toni Payne (Sevilla FC, Spain)

Forwards: Omorinsola Babajide (Coasta Adeje Tenerife Egatesa, Spain); Esther Okoronkwo (Changchun FC, China); Ifeoma Onumonu (SLC Utah, USA); Asisat Oshoala (Bay FC, USA); Uchenna Kanu (Racing Louisville, USA); Gift Monday (Coasta Adeje Tenerife Egatesa, Spain); Chiwendu Ihezuo (Pachucha Club de Futbol, Mexico)