Reason For Oparanozie's Exclusion From AWCON Revealed - Border Restrictions

China-based player Desire Oparanoize and will not feature at this year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco next month, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

A replacement for the Forward has already been named by head Coach, Randy Waldrum, the former Falcons captain explained the circumstances that prompted her decision.

In a tweet, early Monday from her club base in China, Oparanozie disclosed that her unavailability was due to travelling documentation issues.

She tweeted:

Due to issues bothering on boarder restrictions, which is beyond my control. I am officially unavailable to serve. Which explains my replacement. I wish the team all the best in Morocco as I will be cheering from here. #GoSuperFalcons #AWCON2022

However, the Falcons are in Group C at this year’s AWCON alongside South Africa, Botswana and Burundi.

They will open their campaign against South Africa on July 4 in Rabat.

Meanwhile, the 2022 AWCON also doubles as qualifiers for the 2023 World Cup to be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.