Oshoala, Oparanozie missing from Falcons’ squad for four-nation tourney
The Super Falcons left for China without two key players, Oshoala Asisat and Desire Oparanozie, as they kick-start their preparations for the Women’s World Cup.
A delegation comprising of 16 players and nine officials departed Nigeria on Monday for the four-nation tournament.
Four other players; defender Faith Michael, midfielder Rita Chikwelu and forwards Ini-Abasi Umotong and Chinaza Uchendu will fly to China from Europe to join the team.
Apart from China and Nigeria, Romania and Korea Republic are the other teams taking part in the invitational tournament.
Falcons will play China on January 17, and a victory will take the Nigerian side to the final.
Full list of players for China
Goalkeepers: Tochukwu Oluehi; Christy Ohiaeriaku; Chiamaka Nnadozie
Defenders: Glory Ogbonna; Faith Michael; Onome Ebi; Osinachi Ohale; Ugochi Emenayo; Josephine Chukwunonye
Midfielders: Amarachi Okoronkwo; Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene; Rita Chikwelu; Halimat Ayinde
Forwards: Anam Imo; Rasheedat Ajibade; Francisca Ordega; Chinaza Uchendu; Chinwendu Ihezuo; Ini-Abasi Umotong; Alice Ogebe
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