WAFCON 2022: Waldrum rings changes to Falcons squad ahead Botswana clash
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will be back in action later today when they take on Botswana in their second Group game at the ongoing WAFCON in Morocco.
The defending champions are searching for their first three points of the tournament, after losing the Group opener 1-2 to South Africa on Monday.
The handler of the team, Coach Randy Waldrum is expected to make some changes to the team that lost to South Africa.
First-choice goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie is set to start against the after missing the first match due to suspension.
The French-based Goalkeeper will take over from Tochukwu Oluehi who was in goal against Bayana Bayana.
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🏟️ Stade Moulay Hassan, Rabat, Morocco
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Gift Monday or Uchenna Kanu could get the opportunity to start in frontb of the nine-time champions after first-choice striker Asisat Oshoala pulled out of the tournament due to injury.
Defender Ashleigh Plumpter who played as a makeshift left-back against the Bayana Bayana is also expected to return to her preferred center-back.
Meanwhile, Rasheedat Ajibade, who scored the goal against the South Africans, will keep her place as the pivot of the team.