WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons Jersey Numbers Revealed

WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons Jersey Numbers Revealed

Sampson Adedeji

With less than 24 hours to Nigeria's opening match against Tunisia, the jersey numbers for the Super Falcons squad at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) have been officially unveiled, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The 13th edition of the prestigious tournament will kick off on Saturday in Rabat, with hosts Morocco taking on Zambia’s Copper Queens in the opening fixture.

Nigeria will begin their campaign on Sunday against Tunisia, while Algeria will face Botswana in the other Group B encounter.

According to updates from the Falcons’ camp, veteran striker Asisat Oshoala will retain her iconic number 8 jersey, while team captain Rasheedat Ajibade will wear number 15.

Experienced winger Francisca Ordega makes her return to the squad wearing number 17, with newcomer Okafor set to don the number 24 shirt.