Madugu invites Ajibade, Nnadozie, 23 others for Cameroon friendly
Head Coach Justine Madugu has listed captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and forwards Esther Okoronkwo and Chinwendu Ihezuo in a 25-player Super Falcons’ roster for the upcoming friendly matches against the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in Yaounde. Canada-based midfielder Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene makes a return to the squad after a couple of years, and forward […]
raseedat ajibade celebrates after scoring for the super falcons
Head Coach Justine Madugu has listed captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and forwards Esther Okoronkwo and Chinwendu Ihezuo in a 25-player Super Falcons’ roster for the upcoming friendly matches against the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in Yaounde.
Canada-based midfielder Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene makes a return to the squad after a couple of years, and forward Gift Monday, now based in the United States of America, also returns after missing out on last year’s Women AFCON triumph in Morocco.
England-based goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor has been called up for the first time, as Mexico-based defender Chidinma Okeke also makes a return to the 10-time African champions.
Midfielder Precious Christopher, based in Tanzania, joins up with the group for the first time, while defenders Osinachi Ohale, Michelle Alozie, Oluwatosin Demehin and Ashley Plumptre, midfielders Halimatu Ayinde, Christy Ucheibe, Deborah Abiodun and Jennifer Echegini, and forwards Rinsola Babajide and Folashade Ijamilusi retain their spots.
The first match against the Lionesses will be held on Saturday, 28th February, with the second coming up on Tuesday, 3rd March.
Super Falcons for friendly matches vs Lionesses of Cameroon
Goalkeepers: Chiamaka Nnadozie; Comfort Erhabor; Fatima Oloko; Anderline Mgbechi.
Defenders: Osinachi Ohale; Shukurat Oladipo; Michelle Alozie; Ashleigh Plumptre; Glory Ogbonna ; Oluwatosin Demehin; Sikiratu Isah; Chidinma Okeke.
Midfielders: Halimatu Ayinde; Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene; Deborah Abiodun ; Jennifer Echegini; Christy Ucheibe ; Precious Christopher.
Forwards: Rasheedat Ajibade; Chinwendu Ihezuo; Gift Monday; Joy Omewa; Esther Okoronkwo; Folashade Ijamilusi; Omorinsola Babajide.