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| Super Falcons Coach, Kadiri Ikhana |
Super Falcons head coach, Kadiri Ikhana (MON), has urged invited players to the team's camp to give 100 percent commitment, in it's bid to retain the African Women championship.
Ikhana invited 27
players to the camp with 23 players already arriving on Sunday 16, 2012.
The Super Falcons’ camp was on Sunday officially opened in
preparation for the 2012 African Women’s Championship (AWC).
Ikhana informed the players in camp that full training
programs would commence on Tuesday morning, with the tournament just five weeks
away.
“We want to retain the AWC title so nothing short of one
hundred per cent commitment is needed
“I hope the players will make it difficult for me to choose
my final team for the tournament”
He also stated that he is looking out for players who show
“commitment, discipline, skill and the ability to play according to
instructions.”
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| Super Falcons Players Celebrating During a Game |
The coach invited nine players who featured for the National
U20 side, The Falconets, at the just concluded FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup held
in Japan, and made sure to congratulate them for their performances at the
tournament which saw them finish 4th behind USA, Germany, and hosts
Japan.
Players in camp include Falconets Josephine Chukwunonye,
Ngozi Okobi, Cecilia Nku, Ugo Njoku, Asisat Oshoala, Esther Sunday, and Gloria
Ofoegbu.
Also in camp are Defenders Eberechi Maraihe, Gladys Akpa,
Evelyn Nwabuoku, Ngozi Ebere, Ulumma Jerome, Joy Jegede.
Others are Chiudo Ehiudo, Stella Mbachu, Onyinyechi
Ohadugha, Glory Iroka, Shola Oyewusi, Tshola Tawa, Tochukwu Oluehi, Ifeoma
Emenike, Sharifat Saheed and Precious Dede.
Ugochi Oparanozie, Francisca Ordega and Osinachi Ohale are
all expected to arrive The Serob Legacy Hotel on Tuesday.
The African Women’s Championship will take place in
Equatorial Guinea from October 28, 2012 to November 11, 2012.
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