African champions Nigeria have flown to China for a
4-Nation Tournament as they kickstart their preparations for the 8th
FIFA Women’s World Cup taking place in France this summer.
A delegation comprising of 16 players and nine
officials departed Nigeria aboard an Egypt Air flight from the Nnamdi Azikiwe
International Airport, Abuja on Monday afternoon and was expected to arrive in
the Chinese city of Meizhou, in the Guangdong province of the world’s most
populous nation by Tuesday evening.
Four other players, namely defender Faith Michael, midfielder
Rita Chikwelu and forwards Ini-Abasi Umotong and Chinaza Uchendu will fly
direct to China from Europe to join the team.
Hosts China, Romania and Korea Republic are the
other teams taking part in the four –day invitational starting on 17th
January.
FALCONS FOR CHINA
Goalkeepers: Tochukwu Oluehi;
Christy Ohiaeriaku; Chiamaka Nnadozie
Defenders: Glory Ogbonna; Faith
Michael; Onome Ebi; Osinachi Ohale; Ugochi Emenayo; Josephine Chukwunonye
Midfielders: Amarachi Okoronkwo;
Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene; Rita Chikwelu; Halimat Ayinde
Forwards: Anam Imo; Rasheedat
Ajibade; Francisca Ordega; Chinaza Uchendu; Chinwendu Ihezuo; Ini-Abasi Umotong;
Alice Ogebe
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