Waldrum calls up Ajibade, Oshoala, Plumptre 19 more for Japan friendly

Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum has released a 22-woman squad for his team's international friendly against Japan's Nadeshiko.

Regulars Rasheedat Ajibade, Asisat Oshoala, Ashleigh Plumptre, Chiamaka Nnadozie and Osinachi Ohale have been named to the squad.

Midfielders Regina Otu, Halimatu Ayinde and Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene, and forwards Uchenna Kanu, Gift Monday, Vivian Ikechukwu are the other usual suspects included in Waldrum's squad.

Both countries will use the game as part of their preparations for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup which will be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

The Super Falcons recently lost 4-0, 2-1 to the United States of America during a two-game tour to the North African country.

The friendly match against Japan will take place at Noevir Stadium in Kobe on Thursday, October 6.

ALL PLAYERS INVITED:

Goalkeepers: Chiamaka Nnadozie, Nkiruka Obidinma, Yewande Balogun

Defenders: Osinachi Ohale, Ashleigh Plumptre, Oluwatosin Demehin, Glory Ogbonna, Rofiat Imuran, Michelle Alozie

Midfielders: Regina Otu, Christy Ucheibe, Halimatu Ayinde, Peace Efih, Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene, Deborah Abiodun

Attacks: Asisat Oshoala, Uchenna Kanu, Ifeoma Onumonu, Gift Monday, Vivian Ikechukwu, Rasheedat Ajibade, Toni Payne.