Nigeria’s senior women’s national team, the Super Falcons, have welcomed 11 newly invited players into the squad as preparations continue for the second leg of their 2028 Olympic Games qualifying tie against Comoros.

The newcomers reportedly received a warm reception from established members of the squad following Nigeria’s 2-0 victory over Comoros in the first leg at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ogun State last Friday.

According to a message from the team’s media officer to journalists, the 11 players featured in a video in which they expressed excitement over receiving their maiden invitations to the national team.

The players also pledged to give their best, contribute positively to the squad and add value to the nine-time African champions as they pursue qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

The newly invited players, their positions and clubs, as listed in the video, are:

1. Favour Omenazu – Midfielder, MK Dons, England

2. Tumininu Adeshina – Defender, Edo Queens

3. Sandra John – Defender, Rivers Queens

4. Valentina Uroko – Defender, Edo Queens

5. Joy Igbokwe – Midfielder, Nasarawa Amazons

6. Farida Abdulwahab – Defender, Nasarawa Amazons

7. Christiana Uzoma – Goalkeeper, Edo Queens

8. Suliat Abideen – Midfielder, Fenerbahçe Ladies, Turkey

9. Fatimoh Solaty – Midfielder, Nasarawa Amazons

10. Shakirat Moshood – Forward, SCU Torreense, Portugal

11. Blessing Okpe – Forward, Dnepr Mogilev, Belarus

The list features talents from Nigeria’s domestic women’s football league alongside players based in England, Turkey, Portugal and Belarus.

Their invitations provide the technical crew with an opportunity to assess a wider pool of talent, while giving the players a chance to demonstrate their abilities and adapt to the demands of international football.

The call-ups could also intensify competition for places within the squad as the newcomers seek to establish themselves among the country’s leading women footballers.

The Super Falcons will turn their attention to Tuesday’s return fixture against Comoros, aiming to build on their 2-0 first-leg advantage and progress in the African qualifying series for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

Nigeria will be keen to maintain its concentration and avoid complacency as the team seeks to complete the job and move closer to securing an Olympic berth.

For the 11 newcomers, the invitations represent a significant milestone in their careers and an opportunity to make a lasting impression as they begin their journey with one of Africa’s most successful women’s national teams.