{"id":127903,"date":"2023-09-15T23:37:08","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T22:37:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/?p=127903"},"modified":"2023-09-15T23:37:08","modified_gmt":"2023-09-15T22:37:08","slug":"super-falcons-squad-for-2024-afcon-qualifications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/super-falcons-squad-for-2024-afcon-qualifications\/","title":{"rendered":"NFF announces Super Falcons squad for 2024 Women&#8217;s AFCON Qualifications"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially unveiled <a href=\"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/super-falcons-fixtures-2023-full-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Super Falcons<\/a>&#8216; 24-woman squad that will represent the nation in the upcoming 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations first-round qualifying games against Sao Tome and Principe.<\/p>\n<p>This announcement comes on the heels of the Nigerian women's commendable performance at the recent World Cup in New Zealand\/Australia, where they finished among the top 10 countries.<\/p>\n<p>With their sights set on a successful WAFCON qualifying campaign, the Super Falcons are determined to kick off on a strong note.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Super Falcons eying victory at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_127905\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-127905\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-127905\" src=\"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ICONSPORT_AP-12535976-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Nigeria celebrate the goal from Asisat Oshoala\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ICONSPORT_AP-12535976-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ICONSPORT_AP-12535976-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ICONSPORT_AP-12535976-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ICONSPORT_AP-12535976-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ICONSPORT_AP-12535976-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ICONSPORT_AP-12535976-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ICONSPORT_AP-12535976-60x40.jpg 60w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ICONSPORT_AP-12535976-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ICONSPORT_AP-12535976-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ICONSPORT_AP-12535976-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ICONSPORT_AP-12535976-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ICONSPORT_AP-12535976-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ICONSPORT_AP-12535976-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-127905\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: Icon Sport<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Nigeria's national women's football team, the Super Falcons, are eagerly anticipating their clash with the team from Central Africa Island on Friday, 22nd September at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena.<\/p>\n<p>The squad is focused on securing a comprehensive victory in this crucial encounter.<\/p>\n<p>The 2nd leg fixture is scheduled for Tuesday, 26th September, making these matches pivotal in the quest for a spot in the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Meet the Super Falcons squad<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Super Falcons squad announced by the NFF includes a mix of experienced players and promising newcomers.<\/p>\n<p>Notably, the 40-year-old Captain<a href=\"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/onome-ebi-biography-career-salary-net-worth-awards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Onome Ebi<\/a> is set to lead the Falcons in their pursuit of a 14th consecutive WAFCON appearance.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to Ebi, <a href=\"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/asisat-oshoala-biography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Asisat Oshoala<\/a>, the five time African Player of the Year experience will be vital for the team's success.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the familiar faces, the squad welcomes some fresh talent.<br \/>\nAmong the new additions are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Peace Efih: Sporting Braga in Portugal<\/li>\n<li>Vivian Ikechukwu: Besiktas forward<\/li>\n<li>Regina Otu: French-based talent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These new faces bring excitement and energy to the squad and will be pivotal in achieving the desired results in the qualifiers.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Notable Absences<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_127906\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-127906\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-127906\" src=\"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ICONSPORT_719_ENGNGA20230807_DSC00988-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Ashleigh Plumptre in action for Nigeria\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ICONSPORT_719_ENGNGA20230807_DSC00988-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ICONSPORT_719_ENGNGA20230807_DSC00988-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ICONSPORT_719_ENGNGA20230807_DSC00988-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ICONSPORT_719_ENGNGA20230807_DSC00988-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ICONSPORT_719_ENGNGA20230807_DSC00988-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ICONSPORT_719_ENGNGA20230807_DSC00988-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ICONSPORT_719_ENGNGA20230807_DSC00988-60x40.jpg 60w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ICONSPORT_719_ENGNGA20230807_DSC00988-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ICONSPORT_719_ENGNGA20230807_DSC00988-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ICONSPORT_719_ENGNGA20230807_DSC00988-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ICONSPORT_719_ENGNGA20230807_DSC00988-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ICONSPORT_719_ENGNGA20230807_DSC00988-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ICONSPORT_719_ENGNGA20230807_DSC00988-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-127906\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: Icon Sport<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While the squad is bolstered by new talent, some familiar names will be missing from the upcoming matches.<\/p>\n<p>Notably, <a href=\"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/ashleigh-plumptre-family-salary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ashleigh Plumptre<\/a>, who recently made a move to the Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad, will be absent from the lineup.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, players like Francisca Ordega, Osinachi Ohale, and Halimatu Ayinde have been excused from the upcoming game.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Full list of the Super Falcons squad for 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sao Tome and Principe<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Goalkeepers:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chiamaka Nnadozie (Paris FC); Tochukwu Oluehi (Shualat Alsharqia FC, Saudi Arabia); Monle Oyono (Bayelsa Queens)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Defenders: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Onome Ebi (Naija Ratels); Akudo Ogbonna (Remo Stars Ladies); Comfort Folorunsho (Edo Queens); Oluwatosin Demehin (Stade de Reims, France); Michelle Alozie (Houston Dash, USA); Nicole Payne (Paris Saint Germain, France); Jumoke Alani (Edo Queens); Rofiat Imuran (Stade de Reims, France)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Midfielders: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Peace Efih (Sporting Club de Braga, Portugal); Esther Onyenezide (FC Robo Queens); Christy Ucheibe (SL Benfica, Portugal); Rasheedat Ajibade (Atletico Madrid FC, Spain); Toni Payne (Sevilla FC, Spain); Regina Otu (AS Saint Etienne, France)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Forwards:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Flourish Sebastine (Bayelsa Queens); Ifeoma Onumonu (NY\/NJ Gotham FC, USA); Asisat Oshoala (FC Barcelona Feminine, Spain); Vivian Ikechukwu (Besiktas JK, Turkey); Gift Monday (UDG Tenerife, Spain); Chiamaka Okuchukwu (Rivers Angels); Opeyemi Ajakaye (FC Robo Queens)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially unveiled Super Falcons&#8216; 24-woman squad that will represent the nation in the upcoming 2024 Women&#8217;s Africa Cup of Nations first-round qualifying games against Sao Tome and Principe. This announcement comes on the heels of the Nigerian women&#8217;s commendable performance at the recent World Cup in New Zealand\/Australia, where [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1004,"featured_media":127904,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"no"},"categories":[13881,8998],"tags":[28510],"table_tags":[],"acf":[],"modified_by":"Rababe Koussaimi","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/127903"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1004"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=127903"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/127903\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":127908,"href":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/127903\/revisions\/127908"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/127904"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=127903"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=127903"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=127903"},{"taxonomy":"table_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goalballlive.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/table_tags?post=127903"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}