African player of the year and Bay FC forward Assisat Oshoala will start from the bench when the Super Falcons face Brazil in their first Olympic games in 16years.
Randy Waldrum have named a strong starting XI led by captain fantastic Rasheedat Ajibade to continue their impressive performance from the last FIFA women’s world cup.
Nigeria XI vs Brazil
GK Chiamaka Nnadozie
Chidinma Okeke
Mitchel Alozie
Osinachi Ohale
Christy Ucheibe
Tosin Dimehin
Deborah Abiodun
Jenifer Echegini
Rashidat Ajibade ( C )
Toni Payne
Chiwendu Ihezuo
Substitutes
Oluehi (GK)
Alani
Oshoala
Payne
Kanu
Macleans
Onumonu
Okoronkwo