Players of the Nigeria women’s national football team have returned to their respective clubs across Europe and other parts of the world following their two international friendly matches against the Cameroon women’s national football team in Yaoundé.
The overseas-based players departed directly from Cameroon after the two-legged encounters, while the home-based contingent and team officials travelled back to Nigeria on Wednesday.
The team had initially planned to continue preparations in Morocco ahead of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, which was originally scheduled to begin on March 17.
However, the Confederation of African Football has postponed the tournament until July, with the continental football governing body yet to officially reconfirm the host nation for the competition.
Speaking to BSN Sports, Ademola Olajire, Director of Communications at the Nigeria Football Federation, clarified the travel arrangements for the squad.
“Only the Nigerian players and officials who left Abuja have returned to Nigeria,” Olajire explained.
“Other players flew directly from Cameroon to their clubs in Europe and other parts of the world with direct tickets provided by the Nigeria Football Federation.”
The friendly matches served as part of the Super Falcons’ preparations for the rescheduled continental showpiece, which will now take place later in the year following CAF’s decision to adjust the tournament schedule.
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