The Nigerian Super Falcons have announced their official squad numbers for the 2024 Olympic Games. The team, led by captain Rasheedat Ajibade, will be donning their assigned jerseys as they prepare to take on the world's best teams in the prestigious tournament.
Key Players and Their Squad Numbers
- Asisat Oshoala, Africa's most decorated player and star forward, will wear the number 8 jersey.
- Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has been assigned the number 16 jersey.
- Christy Ucheibe, who plays for Benfica, will don the prestigious number 10 shirt.
- Chukwunonye Macleans, playing in Russia, has been assigned the number 9 jersey.
- Nicole Payne will take over the number 4 jersey previously worn by the injured Ashleigh Plumptre.
- Toni Payne retains her number 7 jersey.
- Captain Rasheedat Ajibade will stick with her familiar number 15 jersey.
Other Squad Members and Their Numbers
- Osinachi Ohale: number 3
- Tosin Demehin: number 14
- Jennifer Echegini: number 11
- Uchenna Kanu: number 12
Upcoming Matches
The Super Falcons will kick off their Olympic campaign against Brazil at Stade Bordeaux on Thursday. They will also face world champions Spain and Japan in their group matches. Coach Randy Waldrum's team is ready to put up a strong fight and make Nigeria proud.
With their squad numbers revealed, the Super Falcons are all set to take the Olympic stage by storm. Will they emerge victorious and bring home the gold? Only time will tell.
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