Arsenal Striker Oshoala, Ordega Start In Attack Vs Senegal As Okobi Drops To Bench

Super Falcons coach Florence Omagbemi has announced her starting XI for Tuesday afternoon’s Africa Women Cup of Nations qualifier against Senegal in Abuja, starting from 1600 hours.

The former Nigeria skipper has made a number of changes in the starting line-up, bringing in Wogu Chioma, who netted the match-winning goal in the first leg, goalkeeper Whyte Ibubeleye and Igbinovia Osarenoma.

Arsenal striker Asisat Oshoala will lead the Super Falcons frontline alongside Francisca Ordega of Washington Spirit and Ferencváros star Ebere Orji.

The experienced midfielder Rita Chikwelu has been named on the Super Falcons team sheet as well as Rivers United defender Ohale Osinachi, who will captain the squad.

Nigeria will qualify for the 2016 Africa Women Cup of Nations if they do not concede today.

Super Falcons Starting XI: Ibubeleye, Edoho, Ohale,Akpa, Njoku, Chikwelu,Igbinovia, Wogu,Ordega,Oshoala, Ebere
Substitutes : Chiichii,Ebi,Chukwunonye,Oparanozie,Sunday,Okobi,Nku

Igho Kingsley

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