Exciting moments ahead as the Super Falcons of Nigeria have unveiled their formidable squad set to clash with Sao Tome and Principe, all eyes fixed on Morocco 2024.

Among the notable names gracing the roster are Nnadozie, Oshoala, and Ajibade, joined by 21 other outstanding talents.

The Mobolaji Johnson Arena will come alive on Friday, 22nd September, as Nigeria plays host to Sao Tome and Principe.

And that’s not all—the return leg is slated for Tuesday, 26th September, promising back-to-back action-packed encounters.

Here’s the much-anticipated team lineup:

Goalkeepers:

– Chiamaka Nnadozie (Paris FC)
– Tochukwu Oluehi (Shualat Alsharqia FC, Saudi Arabia)
– Monle Oyono (Bayelsa Queens)

Defenders:

– Onome Ebi (Naija Ratels)
– Akudo Ogbonna (Remo Stars Ladies)
– Comfort Folorunsho (Edo Queens)
– Oluwatosin Demehin (Stade de Reims, France)
– Michelle Alozie (Houston Dash, USA)
– Nicole Payne (Paris Saint Germain, France)
– Jumoke Alani (Edo Queens)
– Rofiat Imuran (Stade de Reims, France)

Midfielders:

– Peace Efih (Sporting Club de Braga, Portugal)
– Esther Onyenezide (FC Robo Queens)
– Christy Ucheibe (SL Benfica, Portugal)
– Rasheedat Ajibade (Atletico Madrid FC, Spain)
– Toni Payne (Sevilla FC, Spain)
– Regina Otu (AS Saint Etienne, France)

Forwards:

– Flourish Sebastine (Bayelsa Queens)
– Ifeoma Onumonu (NY/NJ Gotham FC, USA)
– Asisat Oshoala (FC Barcelona Feminine, Spain)
– Vivian Ikechukwu (Besiktas JK, Turkey)
– Gift Monday (UDG Tenerife, Spain)
– Chiamaka Okuchukwu (Rivers Angels)
– Opeyemi Ajakaye (FC Robo Queens)

The excitement doesn’t stop there! Whoever emerges as winner of this showdown will automatically earn the right to face the winner of another thrilling first-round encounter between Cape Verde and Liberia.

The stage is set, and the Super Falcons are ready to soar, though a lot of Nigerians will be wondering why 19-year-old midfielder Abiodun Deborah was omitted from the squad list.