The Super Falcons of Nigeria will begin another series of pre-World Cup tune-up games at the week-long annual Cyprus Women’s Cup tournament, which kicks off today and will run through Wednesday, March 6, 2019.
Cyprus Women’s Cup
Alongside Nigeria, 11 other countries have been invited for this year’s edition of the tournament, which will take place in the Southern coastal city of Larnaca.
South Africa, Thailand, and Italy, who will also be at the France 2019 World Cup, will be joining Nigeria at the 12-nation invitational.
Other teams include, host country, Cyprus, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, North Korea, Mexico and Slovakia.
The Falcons begin their campaign today against Austria, after which they will face Slovakia on March 1, then take on Belgium in another three days.
Speaking to CAFOnline.com, Super Falcons Assistant coach, Maureen Mmadu, is assured that the tournament will give the team the much needed training and boost as the preparations of France 2019 continues.
“This tournament in Cyprus is another opportunity to have a look at the players that we are likely to take to the World Cup in France and I can say that our preparation towards the World Cup is well on course.
“The inclusion of Asisat Oshoala and Desire Oparanozie is a big boost because they were not available when we played at the last China Women’s Tournament and I believe we are going to improve very well as we build up towards the World Cup in France.”
Nigeria’s Squad For Cyprus Invitational
Goalkeepers
Tochukwu Oluehi
Christy Ohiaeriaku
Chiamaka Nnadozie
Defenders
Glory Ogbonna
Faith Michael
Onome Ebi
Osinachi Ohale
Josephine Chukwunonye
Ngozi Ebere
Midfielders
Amarachi Okoronkwo
Ngozi Okobi
Rita Chikwelu
Halimatu Ayinde
Cecilia Nku
Forwards
Anam Imo
Rasheedat Ajibade
Chinaza Uchendu
Featured image source: Goal.com
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