Super Falcons interim coach names squad for Algeria friendlies

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Super Falcons interim head Coach, Justine Madugu has invited 25 players, including captain Rasheedat Ajibade and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, for two international friendly matches against Algeria at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, in Lagos.

The matches, scheduled for October 26 and October 29, will be the first home friendlies for Nigeria’s nine-time African champions since an Invitational Tournament three years ago.

Among those called up by Madugu are Oluwatosin Demehin and Spain-based forward Gift Monday.

The squad also includes a number of home-based professionals and several players from the Nigeria women’s team, who recently participated in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia.

The friendly games marks the first time the Super Falcons are regrouping since their participation in the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament in France this past summer, and the departure of former coach Randy Waldrum.

The Algerian team is expected to arrive in Nigeria on Wednesday, with both matches approved by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

FIFA match officials from Benin Republic will oversee the games.

Full Super Falcons Squad:
Goalkeepers:
Chiamaka Nnadozie (Paris FC, France)
Monle Oyono (Edo Queens)
Rachael Unachukwu (Nasarawa Amazons)

Defenders:
Chidinma Okeke (Club America, Mexico)
Oluwatosin Demehin (Galatasaray, Turkey)
Miracle Usani (Edo Queens)
Florence Alexander (Bayelsa Queens)
Blessing Ilivieda (Edo Queens)
Sikiratu Isa (Nasarawa Amazons)
Comfort Folorunsho (Edo Queens)
Tessy Ojiyovwi (Nasarawa Amazons)
Chidinma Ogbuchi (FC Robo Queens)

Midfielders:
Rasheedat Ajibade (Atletico Madrid, Spain)
Esther Onyenezide (Hapoel Katamon, Israel)
Shukurat Oladipo (FC Robo Queens)
Chioma Olise (Edo Queens)
Josephine Matthias (Nasarawa Amazons)
Amarachi Odoma (Edo Queens)

Forwards:
Gift Monday (UDG Tenerife, Spain)
Goodness Osigwe (Edo Queens)
Janet Akekoromowei (Nasarawa Amazons)
Delight Nwosu (Bayelsa Queens)
Folashade Ijamilusi (Edo Queens)
Mercy Omokwo (Bayelsa Queens)
Olamide Bolaji (Remo Stars Ladies)

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