NFF Chairman, Amaju Pinnick, expressed his confidence in the newly selected squad during a press conference held at the federation’s headquarters in Abuja. Pinnick emphasized that the chosen players possess exceptional skills and a strong determination to bring glory to the nation.
Goalkeepers: Chiamaka Nnadozie (Paris FC, France); Tochukwu Oluehi (Hakkarigucu Spor FC, Turkey); Yewande Balogun (AS Saint-Etienne, France)
Defenders: Onome Ebi (Abia Angels); Osinachi Ohale (Deportivo Alaves, Spain); Glory Ogbonna (Besiktas JK, Turkey); Ashleigh Plumptre (Leicester City, England); Rofiat Imuran (Stade de Reims, France); Michelle Alozie (Houston Dash, USA); Oluwatosin Demehin (Stade de Reims, France)
Midfielders: Halimatu Ayinde (Rosengard FC, Sweden); Rasheedat Ajibade (Atletico Madrid, Spain); Toni Payne (Sevilla FC, Spain); Christy Ucheibe (SL Benfica, Portugal); Deborah Abiodun (Rivers Angels); Jennifer Echegini (Florida State University, USA)
Forwards: Uchenna Kanu (Racing Louisville, Kentucky, USA); Gift Monday (UDG Tenerife, Spain); Ifeoma Onumonu (NY/NJ Gotham FC, USA); Asisat Oshoala (Barcelona Femenine, Spain); Desire Oparanozie (Wuhan Chegu Jianghan, China); Francisca Ordega (CSKA Moscow, Russia); Esther Okoronkwo (AS Saint-Etienne, France)
Nigeria, a force to be reckoned with in women’s football, will be aiming to build on their previous successes in the tournament. The Super Falcons have consistently performed well, reaching the quarterfinals in previous editions of the Women’s World Cup. With a strong and talented squad at their disposal, they will be looking to surpass their previous achievements and make a deep run in the competition.
The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup will kick off on June 20th, with Nigeria competing against top-class teams from around the globe. As the nation rallies behind the Super Falcons, expectations are high, and hopes are soaring that they will make Nigeria proud and etch their names in footballing history.
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