Falconets head coach, Chris Danjuma has named his squad for the 13th Africa Games.
20 players, including captain Oluchi Ohaegbulem, midfielder Adoo Mina and striker Chiamaka Okwuchukwu were named in the squad.
Stalwarts like goalkeeper Faith Omilana, Olushola Shobowale and Chioma Olise also make the cut.
The Falconets are in Group B alongside Morocco, Senegal and Cameroon.
Nigeria won the gold medal in the women’s football event of the 12th African Games that took place in Rabat, Morocco in October 2019.
FULL SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Anderline Mgbechi, Rachael Unachukwu, Faith Omilana
Defenders: Shukurat Oladipo, Oluchi Ohaegbulem, Jumoke Alani, Chidinma Ogbuchi, Oluwabunmi Oladeji, Chidera Okenwa
Midfielders: Adoo Yina, Joy Igbokwe, Chioma Olise, Chinyere Kalu, Olushola Shobowale
Forwards: Motunrayo Ezekiel, Blessing Okpe, Chiamaka Okwuchukwu, Loveth Edeh, Judith Okah, Delight Nwosu
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