2028 Olympics Qualifier: Super Falcons Camp Bubbles With 18 Players

Eighteen players are currently in the Super Falcons’ camp in Ijebu-Ode as preparations intensify for their 2028 Olympic Games qualifying tie against Comoros.

Christy Ucheibe, Toni Payne, and Janet Akekoromowei are the latest players to arrive the team’s camp in Ijebu Ode

Fourteen players took part in Monday’s training session at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne as the Super Falcons began preparations for the two-legged second-round encounter.

Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeepers Chiamaka Nnadozie and Comfort Erhabor, defender Michelle Alozie, and forwards Gift Monday, Uchenna Kanu and Joy Omewa are still expected to join the squad.

Meanwhile, Asisat Oshoala, Oluwatosin Demehin, Ashleigh Plumptre and Flourish Sabastine have withdrawn from the qualifiers for different reasons.

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Comoros are scheduled to host the first leg of the second-round tie on Friday, October 9, while Nigeria will host the return leg on Tuesday, October 13.

However, both fixtures will be played at the Remo Stars Sports Stadium in Ikenne-Remo, as Comoros do not have a CAF-approved stadium for international matches.

Players In Camp

Goalkeeper: Christiana Uzoma

Defenders: Farida Abdulwahab; Tumininu Adeshina; Valentina Uroko; Glory Edet; Shukurat Oladipo; Glory Ogbonna.

Midfielders: Oluchi Omenazu; Joy Igbokwe; Fatimoh Solaty, Suliat Abideen, Christy Ucheibe,Toni Payne

Forwards: Shakirat Moshood; Blessing Nkor; Sandra John, Janet Akekoromowei

By Adeboye Amosu

Adeboye Amosu is a seasoned sports journalist and Senior Content Writer with extensive experience covering Nigerian football and international football. He specializes in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), provides insightful coverage, match reports, news, and analysis of the domestic game. Adeboye also follows the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Chelsea, bringing his knowledge of the teams, players, and competitions to his writing.