The squad numbers for Nigeria’s Super Falcons players in the 2024 Olympic Games have been confirmed ahead of their first match in Paris.

Super Falcons are making a return to the Olympics after a 16-year absence, and will begin their campaign against football powerhouse Brazil on the 25th, followed by matches against Spain and Japan.

Six-time CAF Women’s Footballer of the Year, Asisat Oshoala, will wear the number 8 jersey, and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie will put on the number 16 jersey, while Christy Ucheibe from Benfica will don the prestigious number 10 shirt.

Chukwunonye Macleans, playing in Russia, has been assigned number 9, while Nicole Payne takes over the number 4 jersey previously worn by the injured Ashleigh Plumptre.

Toni Payne retains her number 7, and captain Rasheedat Ajibade sticks with number 15.

Other squad numbers include Osinachi Ohale (3), Tosin Demehin (14), Jennifer Echegini (11), and Uchenna Kanu (12).