As part of their preparation for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in France, the Super Falcons of Nigeria have arrived Spain where they will play two friendly games including a high profile clash with Canada.
Having already played two matches at the China Tournament in Meizhou in January and four matches at the Cyprus Women’s Cup in February, the Falcons will first play a first division club, UMF Selfoss on Thursday, 4th April; before the encounter with the Canadians on Monday, 8th April. The matches will hold in the city of Murcia.
Currently ranked 5th in the World, Canada would look to use their clash with the Super Falcons of Nigeria as part of their World Cup preparation against the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon who have been grouped alongside them for the finals in France.
24 SUPER FALCONS IN SPAIN
Goalkeepers: Tochukwu Oluehi; Alaba Jonathan; Chiamaka Nnadozie
Defenders: Faith Michael; Onome Ebi; Osinachi Ohale; Josephine Chukwunonye; Ngozi Ebere; Patricia George
Midfielders: Ngozi Okobi; Rita Chikwelu; Halimatu Ayinde; Cecilia Nku; Ogonna Chukwudi
Forwards: Asisat Oshoala; Rasheedat Ajibade; Anam Imo; Chinaza Uchendu; Courtney Dike; Desire Oparanozie; Ini-Abasi Umotong; Alice Ogebe; Antionette Oyedupe Payne; Uchenna Kanu
After their brief camping in Spain, the nine-time African champions will prepare to take part in the eight-nation WAFU B Women’s Tournament in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire in May. Participating teams include the senior women’s team of hosts Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Ghana, Mali, Senegal, Togo, Burkina Faso and Niger Republic.
From the WAFU Cup tournament, the Super Falcons will be camped at the Avita Resort in Bad Tatzmannsdorf, Austria – the same facility that hosted the Super Eagles ahead of their flight to Russia for the FIFA World Cup finals last year summer.
The Super Falcons will then fly into France from their camp base in Austria to take on Norway, Korea Republic and tournament hosts France in the group stage of the 8th FIFA Women’s World Cup finals, holding from 7th June – 7th July.
