In the first round, Ethiopia defeated Chad 10-0 overall to advance, while Nigeria was drawn.The Super Falcons arrived in Addis Ababa on Sunday, along with every invited player as of yesterday, with the exception of Ifeoma Onumonu, who is stationed in the United States and was supposed to join her teammates yesterday.
The team consists of 19 players, including attacker Asisat Oshoala, midfielder Rasheedat Ajibade, and defender Oluwatosin Demehin. The goalie, Chiamaka Nnadozie, is based in France.
Goalkeepers Tochukwu Oluehi and Monle Oyono, defenders Rofiat Imuran, Michelle Alozie, Nicole Payne, Akudo Ogbonna, Jumoke Alani, and Comfort Folorunsho, and midfielders Esther Onyenezide, Toni Payne, and Peace Efih are among the other players scheduled to play in the match scheduled to take place at the Abebe Bekila Stadium in the center of Ethiopia's capital.
Additionally, there are forwards Opeyemi Ajakaye, Omorinsola Babajide, Gift Monday, and Uchenna Kanu. Prior to the game, which is set to begin at 3.30 p.m. Ethiopian time (1.30 p.m. Nigerian time), the players had their first feel of the field yesterday.
On October 31, 2023, the return leg will take place at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. The winner on aggregate will go to the final round of the series and face the winner of the Cameroun/Uganda match.