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Super Falcons invite 28 players for Olympics qualifier vs Comoros

Nigeria’s female national team Super Falcons have called up 28 players to execute the upcoming second round of the 2027 Olympics qualifier against Comoros. The list released by the NFF on Tuesday sees acting Head Coach Austin Eguavoen invite a mix of core players and youngsters to prosecute the two-legged encounter to be played at […]

The Nigerian Women's National Football Team, the Super Falcons, have expanded their roster for the upcoming second round of the 2027 Olympics qualifier against Comoros. Acting Head Coach Austin Eguavoen has invited a diverse mix of experienced players and young talents to compete in the two-legged match that will take place at the Remo Stars stadium in Ikenne-Remo, Ogun State.

Captain Rasheedat Ajibade and veteran Asisat Oshoala are among the 28 players selected, who will face off in the first leg on October 9 and the second leg on October 13. The camp will open in Ijebu-Ode on October 3. The squad includes experienced defenders Michelle Alozie, Shukurat Oladipo, and Gloria Alozie, alongside goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, who is joined by six under-20 players who also participated in the 2026 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

Notable additions include Oluwakemi Adegbuyi, who impressed at the WAFU B under-17 women's tournament in Ivory Coast.

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