The head coach of the Nigerian U-20 women’s national team, Christopher Danjuma, has announced a list of 30 players who will represent the country in their upcoming FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying match against Tanzania.
The Falconets secured their place in the third round of qualifiers after Mauritius withdrew from the competition.
The first leg of the match will be held in Tanzania between the 10th and 12th of November, while the reverse fixture will take place at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja between the 17th and 19th of November.
All invited players are required to report to Chida Hotel in Utako, Abuja on Sunday, the 22nd of October.
The 2024 U-20 Women’s World Cup will be hosted by Colombia and will feature an expanded tournament format, with 24 teams participating.
Below is the full list of players invited:
Goalkeepers: Linda Jiwuaku (Bayelsa Queens); Faith Omilana (Naija Ratels); Anderlin Mgbechi (Delta Queens); Shukurat Bakare (Nasarawa Amazons)
Defenders: Jumoke Alani (Edo Queens); Oluwabunmi Semilore (Naija Ratels); Oluchi Ohaegbunam (Nasarawa Amazons); Tumininu Adeshina (Naija Ratels); Shukurat Oladipo (FC Robo Queens); Comfort Folorunsho (Edo Queens); Monica Elejo (Nasarawa Amazons); Alake Kasali (Bayelsa Queens)
Midfielders: Taiwo Afolabi (Delta Queens); Chinyere Kalu (Nasarawa Amazons); Vera Samuel (Delta Queens); Shukurat Sobowale (Nasarawa Amazons); Esther Inyang (Delta Queens); Aminat Folorunsho (Rivers Angels); Gloria Evans (FCT Academy); Chidera Okenwa (Delta Queens)
Forwards: Chiamaka Okwuchukwu (Rivers Angels); Chinasa Ogor (Delta Queens); Opeyemi Ajakaye (FC Robo Queens); Adaobi Okoh (Remo Queens); Chioma Olise (Edo Queens); Chisom China (Bayelsa Queens); Lydia Joshua (Heartland Queens); Delight Isaac (Dannz Ladies); Jenat Akekoromowei (Asisat Academy); Yina Adoo (Nasarawa Amazons)
