Nigeria super falcons latest news
The Super Falcons of Nigeria! Here are the latest news and updates about the team:
Recent Results:
- The Super Falcons defeated South Africa 4-2 in a friendly match on June 14, 2022, in Lagos, Nigeria.
- They also defeated Morocco 2-1 in another friendly match on June 18, 2022, in Rabat, Morocco.
Upcoming Matches:
- The Super Falcons are set to participate in the 2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) in Morocco from July 2 to July 23, 2022.
- They will face Botswana, Burundi, and South Africa in the group stage.
Squad:
- The Super Falcons have announced a 23-player squad for the AWCON, which includes:
- Goalkeepers: Tochukwu Oluehi, Chiamaka Nnadozie, and Christy Ohiaeriaku.
- Defenders: Osinachi Ohale, Ngozi Ebere, Onome Ebi, and Ugochi Nnadozie.
- Midfielders: Rita Chikwelu, Ngozi Okobi, and Halimatu Ayinde.
- Forwards: Asisat Oshoala, Desire Oparanozie, and Francisca Ordega.
Injuries and Suspensions:
- Super Falcons forward, Asisat Oshoala, has been ruled out of the AWCON due to a knee injury.
- Defender, Onome Ebi, has been suspended for one match due to a red card in a friendly match against South Africa.
Coaching Staff:
- The Super Falcons are coached by Randy Waldrum, an American coach with experience in women's football.
- His assistant coaches are: Peter Dedevbo, Christopher Danjuma, and Ngozi Eucharia Uche.
Recent Achievements:
- The Super Falcons won the 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) title, defeating South Africa 4-2 in the final.
- They have also won the AWCON title eight times, including in 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2018.
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