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The Super Falcons of Nigeria have landed in Casablanca, Morocco, as they enter the final phase of preparations for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
The team, comprising 22 players and technical officials, touched down in Morocco’s economic capital on Wednesday night.
The squad was further boosted by the arrival of star forward Asisat Oshoala, who plays for Bay FC in the U.S., and China-based striker Folashade Ijamilusi.
Led by head coach Justine Madugu, the Falcons are in high spirits after holding Portugal to a goalless draw in a pre-WAFCON friendly in Lisbon on Monday.
The Nigerian team will continue fine-tuning their strategies with another high-profile warm-up clash against arch-rivals, the Black Queens of Ghana, on Sunday.
Nigeria, nine-time WAFCON champions, will begin their Group B campaign against Tunisia on Sunday, July 6, at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca. They will also face Botswana and Algeria at the same venue as they aim for a historic 10th continental title.
Below are the Top Seven Super Falcons stars who will feature in the forthcoming WAFCON
1. Francisca Ordega – 5 WAFCON appearances, 4 titles
Debuted in 2010
Key forward with vast experience
2. Osinachi Ohale – 5 appearances, 4 titles
Defensive stalwart since 2010
2023 WWC goal scorer and Player of the Match
3. Asisat Oshoala – 5 appearances, 3 titles
Six-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year
Star striker since 2014
4. Tochukwu Oluehi – 5 appearances, 2 titles
Veteran goalkeeper
WAFCON winner in 2010 and 2018
5. Halimatu Ayinde – 4 appearances, 2 titles
Energetic midfielder
Champion in 2014 and 2016
6. Chiamaka Nnadozie – 2 appearances, 1 title
Nigeria’s current No. 1 goalkeeper
CAF Goalkeeper of the Year 2023 and 2024
7. Rasheedat Ajibade – 2 appearances, 1 title
Versatile attacker, 2022 top scorer
Former Atlético Madrid forward
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