Nigeria’s Africa Women’s Cup of Nations title Defence hit by Oparanozie’s Withdrawal

Nigeria’s title defence within the Girls’s Africa Cup of Nations kicks off subsequent month in Morocco, however the Tremendous Falcons have suffered a serious blow following the withdrawal of Ahead, Need Oparanozie from the match.

Oparanozie, 28, is likely one of the Falcons’ extra constant goalscorers in worldwide competitions, however she introduced her withdrawal from Nigeria’s squad.

Though a alternative for the Ahead has already been named by head Coach, Randy Waldrum, the previous Falcons captain defined the circumstances that prompted her determination.

In a tweet, early Monday from her membership base in China, Oparanozie disclosed that her unavailability was as a consequence of travelling documentation points.

She tweeted:

As a result of points bothering on boarder restrictions, which is past my management. I’m formally unavailable to serve. Which explains my alternative. I want the staff all the most effective in Morocco as I will likely be cheering from right here. #GoSuperFalcons #AWCON2022

As a result of points bothering on boarder restrictions, which is past my management. I’m formally unavailable to serve. Which explains my alternative. I want the staff all the most effective in Morocco as I will likely be cheering from right here. #GoSuperFalcons #AWCON2022

— oparanozie need (@oparanozie9) June 20, 2022

Nigeria’s squad for the 14th version of the Girls’s Africa Cup of Nations is predicted to be introduced this week.

The Tremendous Falcons will get their title defence underway in opposition to arch rivals South Africa, on the Stade Moulay Hassan on July 4.

Three days later the staff will then face Botswana earlier than wrapping up the group levels with the video games in opposition to Burundi on July 10.