Ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum has unveiled his 18-player squad for the upcoming competition.

Led by captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, defender Osinachi Ohale, and star striker Asisat Oshoala, Waldrum has assembled a formidable roster.

Additionally, three players Gift Monday, Opeyemi Ajakaye, and Cynthia Aku have been named as alternates by the Super Falcons boss.

Notably absent from the squad are veterans Onome Ebi and Francisca Ordega, who opted out of selection following earlier rumours suggesting they were being forced on the coach

Nine-time African champions Nigeria will return to the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament for the first time since 2008 in China.

They are set to face Brazil, Spain, and Japan in their group stage matches.

The Super Falcons are determined to secure their maiden Olympic medal, having previously exited at the group stage in 2000 and 2008.

The team will depart from Abuja on Thursday for a training camp in Spain before heading to France for the tournament.

Full Squad List:

Goalkeepers: Chiamaka Nnadozie (Paris FC), Tochukwu Oluehi (Shualat Alsharqia FC, Saudi Arabia)

Defenders: Osinachi Ohale (Pachuca Club de Futbol, Mexico), Oluwatosin Demehin (Stade de Reims, France), Michelle Alozie (Houston Dash, USA), Nicole Payne (Portland Thorns FC, USA), Chidinma Okeke (Mynavi Sendai Ladies, Japan)

Midfielders: Deborah Abiodun (University of Pittsburgh, USA), Halimatu Ayinde (FC Rosengard, Sweden), Christy Ucheibe (SL Benfica, Portugal), Jennifer Echegini (Juventus Ladies, Italy), Toni Payne (Sevilla FC, Spain)

Forwards: Rasheedat Ajibade (Atletico Madrid FC, Spain), Esther Okoronkwo (Changchun FC, China), Asisat Oshoala (Bayern Munich, Germany), Uchenna Kanu (Racing Louisville, USA), Chiwendu Ihezuo (Pachuca Club de Futbol, Mexico), Chinonyerem Macleans (Locomotiv Moscow, Russia)

Alternate Players: Jumoke Alani (Nasarawa Amazons), Ifeoma Onumonu (Utah Royals, USA), Gift Monday (Costa Adeje Tenerife Egatesa, Spain), Morufa Ademola (Rivers Angels).