The 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations kicked off yesterday, and the curtain-raiser in Group B sees the Super Falcons of Nigeria lock horns against Tunisia at Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca, Soccernet.ng reports.
Nigeria are nine-time winners of the WAFCON tournament and have been drawn into the same group alongside Botswana, Tunisia and Algeria.
Justin Magudu's side defeated Ghana and played a goalless draw against Portugal in their friendly preparations ahead of the highly anticipated tournament.
Ahead of the clash against the Eagles of Carthage, the Super Falcons' gaffer has named a strong side to take on the Tunisians.
Your line-up for our #WAFCON2024 opener.#NGATUN #MissionX #SoarSuperFalcons pic.twitter.com/PmnYJIRPnr
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In goal, Chiamaka Nnadozie starts, and Nigerians back home will hope she replicates the same form she showed for her club side throughout the season.
Magudu opted for a back four that features Michelle Alozie, Osinachi Ohale, Oluwatosin Demehin and Ashleigh Plumptre, as earlier predicted by Soccernet.ng.
Rasheedat Ajibade and Tenerife's Rinsola Babajide take charge of the flanks while Asisat Oshoala leads the line for the Super Falcons.
