Coach Randy Waldrum has finalized the Super Falcons’ squad for the Paris 2024 Olympics, selecting 18 players to represent Nigeria. Leading the team are captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, defender Osinachi Ohale, and star striker Asisat Oshoala.
Full Squad for the Olympics
Goalkeepers:
- Chiamaka Nnadozie (Paris FC, France)
- 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)
- Chinwendu Ihezuo (Pachucha Club de Futbol, Mexico)
- Chinonyerem Macleans (Locomotiv Moscow, Russia)
Alternate Players:
- Gift Monday (Coasta Adeje Tenerife Egatesa, Spain)
- Opeyemi Ajakaye (Nasarawa Amazons)
- Cynthia Aku (Rivers Angels)
Notable Inclusions:
- Rasheedat Ajibade: Team captain and key forward for Atletico Madrid.
- Asisat Oshoala: Star striker known for her scoring prowess.
- Chiamaka Nnadozie: Prominent goalkeeper for Paris FC.
- Michelle Alozie: Versatile defender from Houston Dash.
Upcoming Matches:
The Super Falcons are set for a challenging group stage against Brazil, Spain, and Japan. Their campaign starts on July 25 against Brazil in Bordeaux, followed by matches against Spain on July 28 and Japan on July 31 in Nantes.
Goal:
The Super Falcons aim to secure their first-ever Olympic medal, having never advanced beyond the group stage in their previous appearances in 2000 and 2008.
