Super Falcons caretaker coach, Justine Madugu, has unveiled his squad for the upcoming international friendly against France, set to take place on Saturday, November 30, at the Stade Raymond Kopa in Angers. The match will kick off at 9:30 pm.
Key players such as goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, defenders Ashleigh Plumptre, Osinachi Ohale, and Michelle Alozie have all been included in the squad. Midfielder Toni Payne, versatile defender Tosin Demehin, and forward Ifeoma Onumonu are also part of the traveling team. However, captain Rasheedat Ajibade has been excluded due to injury, and there is no place for Bay FC striker Asisat Oshoala.
Several players have earned their maiden call-ups for this friendly, signaling a new era of talent in the squad. The full squad is as follows:
**Goalkeepers:**
– Chiamaka Nnadozie (Paris FC, France)
– Anderline Mgbechi (Rivers Angels)
– Rachael Unachukwu (Nasarawa Amazons)
**Defenders:**
– Osinachi Ohale (Pachucha Club de Futbol, Mexico)
– Michelle Alozie (Houston Dash, USA)
– Ashleigh Plumptre (Ittihad Ladies, Saudi Arabia)
– Rofiat Imuran (London City Lioness, England)
– Sikiratu Isah (Nasarawa Amazons)
– Oluwatosin Demehin (Galatasaray Sportive, Turkey)
**Midfielders:**
– Jennifer Echegini (Paris Saint Germain, France)
– Toni Payne (Everton Ladies, England)
– Josephine Mathias (Nasarawa Amazons)
– Christy Ucheibe (SL Benfica, Portugal)
– Shukurat Oladipo (FC Robo Queens)
– Adoo Yina (Nasarawa Amazons)
**Forwards:**
– Blessing Nkor (Pyramids FC, Egypt)
– Gift Monday (Coasta Adeje Tenerife Egatesa, Spain)
– Ifeoma Onumonu (Montpellier FC, France)
– Omorinsola Babajide (Coasta Adeje Tenerife Egatesa, Spain)
– Mercy Omokwo (Bayelsa Queens)
The Super Falcons will be aiming for a strong performance in this highly anticipated encounter with the French national team.