Super Falcons leave out Oshoala, Ajibade for big France test

The Super Falcons will be without skipper Rasheedat Ajibade and Asisat Oshoala for Saturday’s high-profile friendly against France.

Ajibade misses out on the squad due to injury, while Ittihad Ladies fullback Ashleigh Plumptre makes her return to the squad.

Folashade Ijamilusi is a notable miss from the squad, after her impressive hattrick helped the Falcons to a win over Algeria, but Rinsola Babajide makes her return to the squad.

The girls will fly into the City of Angers, for Saturday’s crucial encounter, with a 9:30pm late kick-off.

FULL SQUAD

Goalkeepers: Chiamaka Nnadozie (Paris FC, France); Anderline Mgbechi (Rivers Angels); Rachael Unachukwu (Nasarawa Amazons)

Defenders: Osinachi Ohale (Pachucha Club de Futbol, Mexico); Michelle Alozie (Houston Dash, USA); Ashleigh Plumptre (Ittihad Ladies, Saudi Arabia); Rofiat Imuran (London City Lioness, England); Sikiratu Isah (Nasarawa Amazons); Oluwatosin Demehin (Galatasaray Sportive, Turkey)

Midfielders: Jennifer Echegini (Paris Saint Germain, France); Toni Payne (Everton Ladies, England); Josephine Mathias (Nasarawa Amazons); Christy Ucheibe (SL Benfica, Portugal); Shukurat Oladipo (FC Robo Queens); Adoo Yina (Nasarawa Amazons)

Forwards: Blessing Nkor (Pyramids FC, Egypt); Gift Monday (Coasta Adeje Tenerife Egatesa (Spain); Ifeoma Onumonu (Montpellier FC, France); Omorinsola Babajide (Coasta Adeje Tenerife Egatesa (Spain); Mercy Omokwo (Bayelsa Queens)

By Aboluwade God’s Treasure AGT


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