By Milcah Tanimu
Randy Waldrum, head coach of Nigeria’s Super Falcons, has unveiled the squad of 18 players set to represent the country in football at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The squad includes top talents such as Rasheedat Ajibade from Atletico Madrid, Asisat Oshoala of FC Bay, and Chiamaka Nnadozie, the goalkeeper from Paris FC. These stars are joined by midfielders Deborah Abiodun, Halimatu Ayinde, Christy Ucheibe, and Toni Payne, as well as forwards Esther Okoronkwo, Chinwendu Ihezuo, and Uchenna Kanu. Defenders Oluwatosin Demehin and Michelle Alozie complete the lineup.
Preparations are in full swing as the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has arranged for the Super Falcons to embark on a two-week training tour in Sevilla, Spain, starting Thursday. They will then proceed to France on July 18 for the Olympic football event.
