The Nigerian women's national football team, known as the Super Falcons, is ramping up its preparations for the upcoming Women Africa Cup of Nations, with only six players yet to join their colleagues at the training camp in Casablanca. As of Sunday night, the team welcomed additional players to their lodging at the Hotel Marriott, where 15 athletes participated in an intense training session at La Noria Club under the guidance of Coach Justine Madugu and his coaching staff. Among the latest arrivals are Halimatu Ayinde and Joy Omewa from BK Hacken FC in Sweden, who flew in just as the training commenced. Additionally, defender Osinachi Ohale and forward Chinwendu Ihezuo from Pachuca Tuzas in Mexico are en route to join the squad in North Africa.
The Super Falcons are in the final stages of their preparations, with 19 out of the 25 selected players currently in camp, gearing up for their opening match against Malawi on Tuesday, July 28th. The roster includes key players such as captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, and forwards Asisat Oshoala and Francisca Ordega, all of whom have been in camp for a significant duration, allowing them to build chemistry and refine their strategies ahead of the competition.
The current roster of 19 players in Morocco is as follows: In the goalkeeping department, Chiamaka Nnadozie (Brighton Hove & Albion, England), Comfort Erhabor (Portsmouth Ladies, England), and Fatima Oloko (Abia Angels) are ready to defend the net. The defensive line features Osinachi Ohale (Pachuca Tuzas, Mexico), Shukurat Oladipo (AS Roma, Italy), and Oluwatosin Demehin (Galatasaray Sportive, Turkey), among others. Midfield sees the likes of Rasheedat Ajibade (Paris Saint Germain, France) and Toni Payne (Everton Ladies, England), while the forward line boasts talents such as Asisat Oshoala (Al Hilal, Saudi Arabia) and Joy Omewa (BK Hacken, Sweden).
As the team continues to finalize its roster, they are eagerly awaiting the arrival of six additional players, which includes defender Michelle Alozie (Olivia Wynn, USA), midfielder Deborah Abiodun (Washington Spirit, USA), and forwards Gift Monday, Esther Okoronkwo, Folashade Ijamilusi, and Uchenna Kanu. Their inclusion is expected to bolster the squad's strength as they vie for the championship title.
As reported by thenff.com.
