Super Falcons
By DAYO AWONIYI –
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have commenced preparations for their first appearance at the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament in 16 years.
The team’s camp in Jerez de la Frontera, outside Sevilla, has come alive with 14 players reporting for duty. Training began on Sunday, with team captain Rasheedat Ajibade and first-choice goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie leading the squad.
Other players in camp include Tochukwu Oluehi, Chidinma Okeke, Nicole Payne, Christy Ucheibe, Toni Payne, Deborah Abiodun, Jennifer Echegini, Esther Okoronkwo, Morufa Ademola, and Gift Monday.
Defenders Osinachi Ohale and Michelle Alozie are expected to join the team on Monday afternoon. The Super Falcons will face reigning Olympic champions Canada in a friendly match in Sevilla on July 17th.
Nigeria’s best outing at the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament was in Athens 2004, where they finished sixth after reaching the quarterfinals.
