Nigeria unveils squad for 13th African Games

Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, have announced their final squad for the upcoming 13th African Games, with Coach Chris Danjuma making the decisive call on 20 talented players who will carry the nation’s hopes in the u-20 female football competition.

The squad composition reflects a balanced selection, with three goalkeepers, six defenders, five midfielders, and six attackers chosen to represent Nigeria in the competition.

With the African Games slated to take place from March 8 to 23, anticipation is high as Nigeria prepares to defend its title. The Falconets, as reigning champions from the previous edition, enter the tournament as strong contenders for yet another victory.

Nigeria is in Group B alongside Senegal, Morocco, and Cameroon.

Below is the squad:

Goalkeepers: Anderline Mgbechi, Rachael Unachukwu, Faith Omilana

Defenders: Shukurat Oladipo, Oluchi Ohaegbulem, Jumoke Alani, Chidinma Ogbuchi, Oluwabunmi Oladeji, Chidera Okenwa

Midfielders: Adoo Yina, Joy Igbokwe, Chioma Olise, Chinyere Kalu, Olushola Shobowale

Attackers: Motunrayo Ezekiel, Blessing Okpe, Chiamaka Okwuchukwu, Loveth Edeh, Judith Okah, Delight Nwosu