LA 2028 Olympics Qualifier: Ajibade, Six Others Join Falcons Camp Ahead Of Comoros Clash

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade, Michelle Alozie and five other players have joined the team’s camp ahead of Friday’s 2028 Olympic qualifying clash with Comoros, taking the number of players in camp to 21.

Also arriving on Tuesday were midfielders Christy Ucheibe, Toni Payne and Jennifer Echegini, as well as forwards Folashade Ijamilusi and Janet Akekoromowei.

Five more players are expected in camp by Tuesday evening as the Falcons intensify preparations for Friday’s encounter at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne-Remo.

The match, originally scheduled to be played in Comoros, will now serve as the first leg and is scheduled to kick off at 6pm.

The Confederation of African Football has appointed Rwandese official Henriette Byukusenge as referee for the encounter.

She will be assisted by compatriots Sandrine Murangwa and Regine Mukayiranga, while Aline Umutoni will serve as the fourth official.

Namibia’s Fransiska Katjaimo has been appointed referee assessor, with Burkina Faso’s Oumou Sy serving as match commissioner.

Meanwhile, the Comoros senior women’s national team arrived in Ijebu-Ode on Monday night and were scheduled to hold their first training session in Ikenne-Remo on Tuesday evening.

The Comoros side will be hoping to spring a surprise against the Falcons as both teams begin their battle for a place at the 2028 Olympic Games.

Falcons Camp List

Goalkeepers: Christiana Uzoma.

Defenders: Farida Abdulwahab, Sandra John, Tumininu Adeshina, Valentina Uroko, Glory Edet, Shukurat Oladipo, Glory Ogbonna.

Midfielders: Christy Ucheibe, Toni Payne, Favour Omenazu, Joy Igbokwe, Jennifer Echegini, Fatimoh Solaty, Suliat Abideen.

Forwards: Rasheedat Ajibade, Shakirat Moshood, Blessing Nkor, Sandra John, Folashade Ijamilusi, Janet Akekoromowei.

Expected: Chiamaka Nnadozie, Comfort Erhabor, Gift Monday, Joy Omewa, Uchenna Kanu.