Waldrum bows to pressure, drops Francisca Ordega from Super Falcons 2024 Olympic Games squad

CSKA Moscow Women forward Francisca Ordega and Israel-based defender Onome Ebi have been left out of the Super Falcons’ 18-player list for the women’s football event at the Paris 2024 Olympics. 

Nigerians have been eagerly awaiting the announcement of Randy Waldrum’s squad for the Games.

The Paris Olympics will take place from July 26 to August 11.

According to reports, two top officials of the Nigeria Football Federation attempted to impose Ordega on a reluctant coach Randy Waldrum.

Full Squad

Goalkeepers:

• Chiamaka Nnadozie (Paris FC)
• Tochukwu Oluehi (Shualat Alsharqia FC, Saudi Arabia)

Defenders:

• Osinachi Ohale (Pachuca Club de Futbol, Mexico)
• Oluwatosin Demehin (Stade de Reims, France)
• Michelle Alozie (Houston Dash, USA)
• Nicole Payne (Portland Thorns FC, USA)
• Chidinma Okeke (Mynavi Sendai Ladies, Japan)

Midfielders:

• Deborah Abiodun (University of Pittsburgh, USA)
• Halimatu Ayinde (FC Rosengard, Sweden)
• Christy Ucheibe (SL Benfica, Portugal)
• Jennifer Echegini (Juventus Ladies, Italy)
• Toni Payne (Sevilla FC, Spain)

Forwards:

• Rasheedat Ajibade (Atletico Madrid FC, Spain)
• Esther Okoronkwo (Changchun FC, China)
• Asisat Oshoala (Bay FC, USA)
• Uchenna Kanu (Racing Louisville, USA)
• Chinwendu Ihezuo (Pachuca Club de Futbol, Mexico)
• Chinonyerem Macleans (Locomotiv Moscow, Russia)

Alternate Players:

• Jumoke Alani (Nasarawa Amazons)
• Ifeoma Onumonu (Utah Royals, USA)
• Gift Monday (Coasta Adeje Tenerife Egatesa, Spain)
• Morufa Ademola (Rivers Angels)