Waldrum names Oshoala, Ajibade, Oparanozie, 20 others for tournament

The Super Falcons will be looking to make history in Australia and New Zealand, and coach Waldrum has invited a strong squad

Asisat Oshoala, Desire Oparanozie, and Rasheedat Ajibade are some of the biggest stars in Randy Waldrum’s 23-woman squad for the FIFA World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

The Super Falcons will be looking to make history in Australia and New Zealand, and coach Waldrum has named a strong squad for the tournament.

Soccernet reports that Barcelona Femeni star Oshoala makes the team after her heroics with her club, winning the Spanish League and the Champions League. Also, pacy Atletico Madrid Femeni forward Ajibade makes the cut.

Oparanozie will also be part of the team after her short exile that saw her miss out on the last Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The 29-year-old forward will be making her fourth World Cup appearance for the Super Falcons.

More to follow…