Nigerians on social media have reacted to the shock withdrawal of forward Asisat Oshoala and midfielder Jennifer Echegini from the Super Falcons’ 2024 Women Africa Cup of Nations final qualifying fixture against Cape Verde.

Both players withdrew from the squad despite being sent their flight tickets to travel to Nigeria for the game according to a statement by the NFF communications department, assistant director (Technical), Abdulrafiu Yusuf.

“We were surprised that they had the flight tickets for so long and did not say anything, only for them to send different messages on Saturday that they would be unable to make the trip. However, Coach Madugu has moved swiftly to call up replacements for them,” disclosed Yusuf.

The Falcons take on Cape Verde in the first leg of the encounter at Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja on Thursday.

Their shock withdrawal has garnered different responses from Nigerians on social media.

positivengvibes commented: NFF should start by telling them what happened to their coach Randy Waldrum. Then, they should pay the girls whatever they are being owed.

oluwakollen wrote: Everyone in that Nff should be invited by Efcc to answer some questions

gabekross said: Jennifer is presently involved with FSU in the NCAA women’s soccer tournament. She is a key player for her team.

segun.adegoke wrote: What happened to their coach Randy?

Greg_akonji said: Also there is possibility around the incomplete FIFA women’s World Cup money

d4ayoadegbite commented: U blame the girls ni?