News

Super Falcons Squad Announced for Paris 2024 Olympics

1 Mins read

Report By: Susan Omopeloye

Head Coach Randy Waldrum has named his final squad for the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament in France. The 18-player roster includes:

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)

The squad will depart Abuja for Sevilla, Spain on Thursday night, with the rest of the team joining on Friday for a two-week training camp. They will then depart for France on July 18th.

Related posts
NewsPolitics

Procurement Reforms Key to Credible Elections, Officials say at INEC Workshop

2 Mins read
By HeapNews Nigeria’s electoral integrity depends heavily on transparent and efficient procurement systems, senior government and election officials said on Monday, warning…
HealthNews

WHO Members Extend Talks on Pathogen-Sharing Pact Ahead of May Assembly

1 Mins read
By Bunmi Yekini Member states of the World Health Organization have agreed to extend negotiations on a key element of the global…
News

World Bank warns Middle East Conflict Driving Surge in Energy, Fertilizer Costs

1 Mins read
By Bunmi Yekini The World Bank Group on Thursday said the escalating conflict in the Middle East is beginning to strain global…
Subscribe To Our Newsletters 

1 Comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.