No Oshoala, Ajibade as Ashleigh Plumptre returns for France friendly

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Head Coach Justine Madugu has called up 20 players for the international friendly match against Les Bleues of France on November 30, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

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The high profile friendly will see the return of Ashleigh Plumptre, Michelle Alozie, Rinsola Babajide, and a few other players.

However, Captain of the team, Rasheedat Ajibade who is injured and multiple Women's African footballer of the year, Asisat Oshoala are big names not included in the squad.

The list carries a blend of foreign and local based players with 7 players from the Nigeria Women Football League.

All the invited players will fly directly to France for the match, to be joined by the coaching crew and backroom staff.

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The encounter comes up on November 30, 2024 at 9:30pm Nigerian time at Stade Raymond Kopa, Angers.

 

Uche Dozie