The Super Falcons of Nigeria are set to take on South Africa(Bayana Bayana) in a two-match 2024 Olympics qualifier series;Â npflupdates.com reports.
The Super Falcons entertain South Africa in the initial encounter slated for April 5 at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.
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Interestingly, the return leg is scheduled for April 9, will take place at the prestigious Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria.
The winner of the crucial tie will secure one of Africa’s two tickets to the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament.
Recall, Nigeria’s Super Falcons last participated in the Olympics since 2008. And the nine-time African champions is yet to win gold at the games. Beating South Africa will give coach Randy Waldrum’s ladies a chance of winning gold this edition.
Forward Asisat Oshoala, winger Rasheedat Ajibade and Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie were part of the notable names in the squad.
Also, fans favourite, Michelle Alozie, Saudi-based Ashleigh Plumptre also made the list.
Full list of Super Falcons players invited for the fixture are:
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).
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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)
