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48 The Super Falcons of Nigeria official squad numbers for the 2024 Olympic Games has been revealed, reports Completesports.com.
The West Africans will be making a return to the Olympics after a 16-year absence.
Reliable first-choice goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie has been handed the number 16 shirt.
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Talismanic forward Asisat Oshoala will keep her number 8 shirt, while Benfica of Portugal midfielder Christy Ucheibe will don the number 10 shirt.
Captain Rasheedat Ajibade has been handed number 15 jersey ,while experienced defender Osinachi Ohale will stick with her number 3 jersey.
The Super Falcons will square up with Brazil in their opening fixture at the Stade Bordeaux on Thursday, July 25.
Nigeria’s other matches in the group phase are against Spain on Sunday, July 28 and Japan on Wednesday, July 31 , both at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes.
By Adeboye Amosu
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