Nine Foreign-Based Pros Arrive In Nigeria Camp Ahead Of France Friendly
Published: April 04, 2018
Nine foreign-based professionals have arrived the Super Falcons camp ahead of Friday's international friendly against France at Stade MMArena in the city of Le Mans.
The Nigerian Federation have announced that American-based pair Courtney Dike and Francisca Ordega were the first set of players to arrive at the Mecure Le Mans Centre, along with Guingamp striker Desire Oparanozie.
Six Swedish-based players captain Rita Chikwelu, Oshinachi Ohale, Ngozi Okobi, Faith Ikidi, Ogonna Chukwudi and Josephine Chukwunonye landed in Paris on Wednesday afternoon and they will be joined by their teammates from Abuja before heading to Le Mans later today.
Dalian Quanjian F.C star Asisat Oshoala was initially invited for the friendly against France but had to withdraw from the squad to sort out her work permit in China.
As a result of her absence, the Nigerian Federation handed a late invitation to S.B.V. Excelsior striker Sophia Omidiji and she'll link up with her teammates in Paris today.
Brighton & Hove striker Ini-Abasi Umotong has not yet reported for international duty as at the time of this report.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
The Nigerian Federation have announced that American-based pair Courtney Dike and Francisca Ordega were the first set of players to arrive at the Mecure Le Mans Centre, along with Guingamp striker Desire Oparanozie.
Six Swedish-based players captain Rita Chikwelu, Oshinachi Ohale, Ngozi Okobi, Faith Ikidi, Ogonna Chukwudi and Josephine Chukwunonye landed in Paris on Wednesday afternoon and they will be joined by their teammates from Abuja before heading to Le Mans later today.
Dalian Quanjian F.C star Asisat Oshoala was initially invited for the friendly against France but had to withdraw from the squad to sort out her work permit in China.
As a result of her absence, the Nigerian Federation handed a late invitation to S.B.V. Excelsior striker Sophia Omidiji and she'll link up with her teammates in Paris today.
Brighton & Hove striker Ini-Abasi Umotong has not yet reported for international duty as at the time of this report.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
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