LA 2028 Race: Ajibade, six others arrive Falcons’ camp; Comoros in first training

img_7572-848×440

A total of 21 players have arrived in the camp of the senior women national team, Super Falcons, ahead of Friday’s 2028 Olympics qualifying match against Comoros.

Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, defender Michelle Alozie, midfielders Christy Ucheibe, Toni Payne and Jennifer Echegini, and forwards Folashade Ijamilusi and Janet Akekoromowei took the number of players in the camp to 21, with five more expected by Tuesday evening.

Friday’s match, which is actually the first leg that should have been played in Comoros, will kick off at 6pm at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne-Remo.

CAF has selected Rwandese official Henriette Byukusenge as the referee, with her compatriots Sandrine Murangwa, Regine Mukayiranga and Aline Umutoni as first assistant, second assistant and fourth official respectively.

Fransiska Katjaimo from Namibia will serve as referee assessor while Oumou Sy from Burkina Faso will be in the role of commissioner. Meanwhile, the Comoros senior women national team, who arrived in Ijebu-Ode on Monday night, were scheduled to have their first training session in Ikenne-Remo on Tuesday evening.

Breaking news & top stories

Stay connected with The Sun Newspaper

Get breaking news, exclusive stories, and live updates delivered straight to your phone. Join thousands of readers already following us on Whatsapp Channel and Telegram.

Breaking news & top stories

Follow The Sun Newspaper

Get live updates & exclusive stories delivered straight to your phone.

Breaking news & top stories

Stay connected with The Sun Newspaper

Get breaking news, exclusive stories, and live updates delivered straight to your phone. Join thousands of readers already following us on Whatsapp Channel and Telegram.