Paris 2024 Olympics: Ajibade, Nnadozie, and 12 Others Arrive at Camp as Training Begins.
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have commenced preparations for their first appearance at the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament in 16 years. Their camp in Jerez de la Frontera, just outside Sevilla, has become a hive of activity with most of the invited players now in attendance.
On Monday, 12 players gathered for breakfast at the Hotel Barceló Montecastillo Golf and Resort. Team Administrator Mary Oboduku reported that two additional players were expected to arrive by Monday afternoon.
“We started training on Sunday, and the camp is calm. The players are in very high spirits as they look forward to the tournament in France,” Oboduku stated.
Leading the squad are team captain Rasheedat Ajibade and first-choice goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie. They are joined by goalkeeper Tochukwu Oluehi, defenders Chidinma Okeke and Nicole Payne, midfielders Christy Ucheibe, Toni Payne, Deborah Abiodun, and Jennifer Echegini, and forward Esther Okoronkwo. Alternate players, goalkeeper Morufa Ademola and forward Gift Monday, are also present.
Defenders Osinachi Ohale and Michelle Alozie are expected to join the team at the hotel on Monday afternoon. The Super Falcons are set to continue their rigorous training regimen as they aim to make a strong impression at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
