Nigeria's line-up for the 9th African Women's Championship Group A match against Cote D’Ivoire has been revealed.
According to information available to SL10, Super Falcons coach Edwin Okon has paired Guingamp star Desire Oparanozie with rave of the moment Asisat Oshoala in attack for tonight's match.
At the back, experienced Onome Ebi will partner Osinachi Ohale, while captain Evelyn Nwabuoku is moved out to right back at the expense of Ugo Njoku.
The Nigeria Women team will be looking to start the competition on a positive note in the second match of the day in Group A.
Falcons have been to all African Women Championship (AWC) and have won all except for the 2008 and 2012 edition.
The two teams are meeting for the second time in two years, as the Falcons won 3-1 in the 8th edition of the tournament in Equatorial Guinea.
Starters: Precious Dede, Evelyn Nwabuoku (c), Ebere Ngozi, Osinachi Ohale, Onome Ebi, Onyinyechi Ohadugha, Cecilia Nku, Ngozi Okobi, Esther Sunday, Desire Oparanozie, Asisat Oshoala
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