The Nigerian Super Falcons are gearing up for the Paris 2024 Olympics with an exciting and diverse squad confirmed for the tournament.
The selection, blending seasoned veterans with emerging stars, promises a strong showing on the international stage.
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)
Reliable Standbys: - Jumoke Alani (Nasarawa Amazons)
- Ifeoma Onumonu (Utah Royals, USA)
- Gift Monday (Coasta Adeje Tenerife Egatesa, Spain)
- Morufa Ademola (Rivers Angels)
The players, many currently enjoying a break in Nigeria, will soon converge in Abuja. They will board an Air France flight to Sevilla, Spain, on Thursday night, joining their home-based teammates and officials.
The squad will participate in a rigorous two-week training camp, ensuring they are in peak condition for the Olympics.
Facing formidable opponents Brazil, Spain, and Japan in the group stage, the Super Falcons are undaunted. The team’s blend of international experience and youthful talent positions them well for a competitive edge in Paris.
With a strategic training camp and a focus on unity and performance, the Super Falcons are poised to make Nigeria proud on the Olympic stage.