Super Falcons Set for Olympic Glory in France
Head Coach Randy Waldrum has finalized his squad for the upcoming Women’s Olympic Football Tournament in France, including seasoned players like captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, defender Osinachi Ohale, and forward Asisat Oshoala among others.
The squad, which also features talents like defenders Oluwatosin Demehin and Michelle Alozie, midfielders Deborah Abiodun and Halimatu Ayinde, and forwards Esther Okoronkwo and Uchenna Kanu, is gearing up for a rigorous training camp in Sevilla, Spain.
Scheduled to depart for France on July 18th, the nine-time African champions Nigeria will face Brazil, Spain, and Japan in their group matches at the tournament. Their campaign kicks off against Brazil on July 25th at the Stade Bordeaux, followed by clashes with Spain on July 28th and Japan on July 31st at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes.
Having secured their spot in the Olympics with a crucial victory over South Africa’s Banyana Banyana, the Super Falcons are determined to make a strong comeback after their last appearance in 2008. The team is set to bring their A-game under the leadership of Coach Waldrum and Captain Ajibade, aiming to replicate the historic achievements of Nigerian football on the global stage.
Stay tuned for updates on their journey to Olympic glory!
Super Falcons Squad for Paris 2024 Olympics:
- Goalkeepers: Chiamaka Nnadozie (Paris FC), Tochukwu Oluehi (Shualat Alsharqia FC, Saudi Arabia)
- Defenders: Osinachi Ohale (Pachucha Club de Futbol, Mexico), Oluwatosin Demehin (Stade de Reims, France), 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), Toni Payne (Sevilla FC, Spain)
- Forwards: Rasheedat Ajibade (Atletico Madrid FC, Spain), Esther Okoronkwo (Changchun FC, China), Asisat Oshoala (Bay FC, USA), Uchenna Kanu (Racing Louisville, USA), Chiwendu Ihezuo (Pachucha Club de Futbol, Mexico), Chinonyerem Macleans (Locomotiv Moscow, Russia)
- Alternate Players: Jumoke Alani (Nasarawa Amazons), Ifeoma Onumonu (Utah Royals, USA), Gift Monday (Coasta Adeje Tenerife Egatesa, Spain), Morufa Ademola (Rivers Angels)
