Super Falcons have officially Opened camp today for their all important clash with the Banana Bayanna of South Africa in Abuja.
Not less than seven players are expected to hit camp today,but there is an injury concern for the Falcons, as experienced defender Ashleigh Plumptre who plays for Saudi Arabia side Al Ittihad has pulled out of the tie due to injury.
Ashleigh was one of the pivotal players for the team at the 2023 FIFA women’s world cup.
She has been replaced by home girl Jumoke Alani who plays for Nigeria Women Premier League side Edo Queens
Bay FC forward Assisat Oshoala won’t be in camp until Thursday.
Players expected in camp today:
Rasheedat Ajibade
Gift Monday
Chidinma Okeke
Linda Jiwuaku
Tochukwu Oluehi,
Shukurat Oladipo
Defender Jumoke Alani (To replace injured Ashleigh Plumptre)
Goalkeepers:
Chiamaka Nnadozie (Paris FC); Tochukwu Oluehi (Shualat Alsharqia FC, Saudi Arabia); Linda Jiwuaku (Bayelsa Queens)
Defenders:
Osinachi Ohale (Pachucha Club de Futbol, Mexico); Jumoke Alani (Edo Queens); 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)