2023 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria starting XI vs Canada revealed

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Nigeria’s senior women’s national team’s starting lineup ahead of Friday’s FIFA Women’s World Cup Group B opener against Canada has been revealed, NigeriaFootball, can authoritatively report.

Randy Waldrum made three changes to the team that thrashed Lions FC in a friendly match in Brisbane, with seven of the 13 first timers earning their starting debuts at the showpiece.

Jennifer Echegini, Esther Okoronkwo, and Rofiat Imuran who started the game against the Australian side will start from the bench.

They will be replaced by the trio of Francesca Ordega, Deborah Abiodun, and Ashleigh Plumptre.

Paris FC goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie according to our source will obviously man the post ahead of Tochukwu Oluehi and Yewande Balogun.

The team’s four-woman defence will include Osinachi Ohale, Oluwatosin Demehin, Ashleigh Plumptre, and Michelle Alozie.

Christy Ucheibe and Toni Payne will marshall the midfield with Francesca Ordega and Deborah Abiodun supporting the forwards.

FC Barcelona forward, Asisat Oshoala and Ifeoma Onumonu will pair up front.

The game is set to kick off by 3:30 am Nigerian time with the winner picking the second win in the group after Australia’s 1-0 win over the Republic of Ireland.

Super Falcons XI vs Canada

Starting X1

Chiamaka Nnadozie

Osinachi Ohale

Tosin Demehin

Michelle Alozie

Ashleigh Plumptre

Francesca Ordega

Christy Ucheibe

Deborah Abiodun

Toni Payne

Ifeoma Onumonu

Asisat Oshoala