The Nigeria women’s national football team, the Super Falcons, has announced their latest squad against France Friendly, with defender Ashleigh Plumptre making a return to the team.
Super Falcons head coach, Justine Madugu expressed his delight at Plumptre’s return, stating, “Ashleigh is a talented player who brings a lot of experience and quality to our team. We’re excited to have her back.”
Madugu also explained the absence of Asisat Oshoala and Rashidat Ajibade, saying, “Asisat and Rashidat are both key players for us, but unfortunately, they’re unavailable for this round of matches due to injury and personal reasons respectively.”
The Super Falcons will face off against Les Bleues of France in the upcoming international friendly matches on Saturday
All the invited players will fly directly to France for the match, to be joined by the coaching crew and backroom staff.
Goalkeepers: Chiamaka Nnadozie (Paris FC, France); Anderline Mgbechi (Rivers Angels); Rachael Unachukwu (Nasarawa Amazons)
Defenders: Osinachi Ohale (Pachucha Club de Futbol, Mexico); Michelle Alozie (Houston Dash, USA); Ashleigh Plumptre (Ittihad Ladies, Saudi Arabia); Rofiat Imuran (London City Lioness, England); Sikiratu Isah (Nasarawa Amazons); Oluwatosin Demehin (Galatasaray Sportive, Turkey)
Midfielders: Jennifer Echegini (Paris Saint Germain, France); Toni Payne (Everton Ladies, England); Josephine Mathias (Nasarawa Amazons); Christy Ucheibe (SL Benfica, Portugal); Shukurat Oladipo (FC Robo Queens); Adoo Yina (Nasarawa Amazons)
Forwards: Blessing Nkor (Pyramids FC, Egypt); Gift Monday (Coasta Adeje Tenerife Egatesa (Spain); Ifeoma Onumonu (Montpellier FC, France); Omorinsola Babajide (Coasta Adeje Tenerife Egatesa (Spain); Mercy Omokwo (Bayelsa Queens)
