Paris 2024 Olympics: Ordega, Onome Ebi Miss Out As Oshoala, 17 Others Make Super Falcons Squad

• The Super Falcons of Nigeria are set to participate in the Olympic football event for the first time since Beijing 2008
• The Nigerian national team overcame the hurdles of South Africa and Cameroon to secure a spot at the Paris showpiece
• Coach, Randy Waldrum, recently released the 18-player squad list that will represent Nigeria at the 2024 Olympics

Head coach of the Super Falcons of Nigeria, Randy Waldrum, has announced the 18-player squad that will represent the country at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

The perennial African football powerhouse returns to the prestigious event after a 16-year hiatus.

Nigeria overcame Cameroon in the qualifiers and secured a hard-fought victory against African champions, South Africa, to earn their spot in the Olympics for the first time since the 2008 Beijing Games.

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According to a press statement shared by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the squad includes several key players from the current team.

However, a few notable names have been omitted from the Super Falcons' roster for the Olympics, including Francisca Ordega and Onome Ebi.

Waldrum releases Super Falcons Olympics squad list

The team list released by 67-year-old features captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, and 17 other players for Nigeria’s Super Falcons in this year’s Women’s Olympic football tournament in France.

The American coach has also included four alternate players who will be part of the squad to enhance training.

Full Super Falcons squad list:

Goalkeepers:

- Chiamaka Nnadozie (Paris FC)

- Tochukwu Oluehi (Shualat Alsharqia FC, Saudi Arabia)

Defenders:

- Osinachi Ohale (Pachuca Club de Futbol, Mexico)

- Oluwatosin Demehin (Stade de Reims, France)

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- Michelle Alozie (Houston Dash, USA)

- Nicole Payne (Portland Thorns FC, USA)

- Chidinma Okeke (Mynavi Sendai Ladies, Japan)

Midfielders:

- Deborah Abiodun (University of Pittsburgh, USA)

- Halimatu Ayinde (FC Rosengård, Sweden)

- Christy Ucheibe (SL Benfica, Portugal)

- Jennifer Echegini (Juventus Ladies, Italy)

- Toni Payne (Sevilla FC, Spain)

Forwards:

- Rasheedat Ajibade (Atletico Madrid FC, Spain)

- Esther Okoronkwo (Changchun FC, China)

- Asisat Oshoala (Bay FC, USA)

- Uchenna Kanu (Racing Louisville, USA)

- Chiwendu Ihezuo (Pachuca Club de Futbol, Mexico)

- Chinonyerem Macleans (Lokomotiv Moscow, Russia)

Alternate Players:

- Jumoke Alani (Nasarawa Amazons)

- Ifeoma Onumonu (Utah Royals, USA)

- Gift Monday (Costa Adeje Tenerife Egatesa, Spain)

- Morufa Ademola (Rivers Angels).

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According to FotMob data, the Nigerian women’s team will play their first game against Brazil on July 25 at Stade Bordeaux, followed by matches against Spain on July 28 and Japan on July 31.

The matches against Spain and Japan will take place at Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes, the venue where the Super Eagles famously defeated tournament favourites, Spain, 3-2 in a memorable game at the 1998 FIFA World Cup.

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Sports Brief also reported on Super Falcons forward, Oshoala, making history with club side, Bay FC.

The 29-year-old converted a penalty as the NWSL side secured a crucial win against Racing Louisville.