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Soccer News of Wednesday, 15 February 2023

Source: soccernet.ng

Oshoala set to miss Super Falcons’ friendly against Mexico

Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshoala Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshoala

The Super Falcons are set to begin their campaign at the Revelation Cup on Wednesday, but they would be without one of their best legs

Barcelona striker Asisat Oshoala is set to miss the Super Falcons‘ opening game of the Revelation Cup against Mexico.

Nigeria will be looking to get some team chemistry, cohesion, and of course, wins when they file out in Mexico for the inaugural edition of the Revelation Cup.

Coach Randy Waldrum invited 23 players for the games against Mexico, Colombia, and Costa Rica. However, only 22 players have arrived in camp for the competition.

Red-hot Barcelona striker Oshoala who has scored 15 goals in her last ten games is not yet in camp according to the last update by the Super Falcons media team.

As such, she will be unavailable for the Super Falcons’ opening game against hosts Mexico on Wednesday. Kickoff is set for 4 PM Nigerian time.

Nigeria will play Colombia on Saturday before playing their last game against Costa Rica on Tuesday.

Coach Waldrum would hope that his star striker arrives in camp soon so she can play in the remaining two games.

The Revelation inside an invitational tournament. For the Falcons, it is part of preparations for the World Cup that begins in July in Australia and New Zealand.