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Ajibade, Six More Players Arrive Falcons’ Camp for Comoros

A total of 21 players have arrived in the camp of the senior women national team, Super Falcons, ahead of Friday’s 2028 Olympics qualifying match against Comoros. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade,

In preparation for the upcoming 2028 Olympics qualifying match against Comoros, the Super Falcons women's national team has welcomed 21 players to their camp. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, along with defenders Michelle Alozie, midfielders Christy Ucheibe, Toni Payne and Jennifer Echegini, and forwards Folashade Ijamilusi and Janet Akekoromowei, have joined the squad.

Five more players are expected to arrive by Tuesday evening. The match, scheduled for Friday at 6pm at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo, will be officiated by Rwandan referee Henriette Byukusenge, with her compatriots serving as assistant referees. Fransiska Katjaimo from Namibia will act as referee assessor, while Oumou Sy from Burkina Faso will be the commissioner.

The Comoros team, who arrived on Monday, were set to begin their training session in Ikenne-Remo on Tuesday.

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