2023 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria XI vs Ireland revealed – Oshoala returns!

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Head Coach of Nigeria’s senior women’s national team, Randy Waldrum made just one change to the team that secured a 3-2 win over co-host, Australia.

FC Barcelona forward, Asisat Oshoala replaced Gotham FC forward, Ifeoma Onumonu in the attack.

Chiamaka Nnadozie maintained her position as the starting goalie behind tbe defensive quartet of Ashleigh Plumptre, Tosin Demehin, Osinachi Ohale, and Michelle Alozie.

Christy Ucheibe, Toni Payne, and Halimatu Ayinde in the midfield.

Oshoala leads the attack on her return to the starting XI alongside Uchenna Kanu and Rasheedat Ajibade.

The deciding game is water to kick off by 11:00 am.

The nine-time African champions need to avoid defeat to make it to the knockout stage for the third time.

Ireland is only playing for pride after crashing out of the tournament.

Chiamaka Nnadozie

Ashleigh Plumptre

Tosin Demehin

Osinachi Ohale

Michelle Alozie

Halimatu Ayinde

Christy Ucheibe

Toni Payne

Uchenna Kanu

Rasheedat Ajibade

Asisat Oshoala