Julius Okorie
USA National Women’s Soccer League side, Bay FC, gave Super Falcons forward, Asisat Oshoala, a befitting sent forth and wished the six-time African Women footballer of the year luck as she represents Nigeria at the Olympics.
Oshoala who left FC Barcelona for the USA women’s football club earlier this year, is one of the 18 players coach Randy Waldrum invited for the Olympics, which will take place between July 26 and August 11.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelIn a sent-forth ceremony Bay FC organised to celebrate their players who will represent their respective countries at the Paris Olympics, Oshoala was seen with a bouquet and a Nigeria flag wrapped around her upper body.
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She stood behind a gigantic poster carrying the name of the club alongside other Bay FC footballers who are also billed to represent their respective countries at the tournament.
Among the players are Rachael Kundananji, who will play for Zambia at the Olympics and Lysianne Proulx, who will represent Canada at the tournament. Zambia, who will be making back to back appearance at the Olympics, will be captained by Barbra Banda who was recently promoted by the Army in Zambia.
Asisat Oshoala is expected to join other Super Falcons players in Sevilla, Spain, as they commence camping for the games.
The Super Falcons, who have not played at the Games since 2008, are aiming to make a strong statement in Paris this summer. They are in Group C alongside Spain, Japan, and Brazil.
With the majority of the invited players in camp, the Super Falcons have officially kicked off their preparations for return to the Olympics after 16 years absence.
Their camp is located in the city of Jerez de la Frontera, outside of Sevilla. As part of the shape up for the Games, the Falcons will play a friendly against Canada on July 17.
Julius Okorie is Chief Sports and Entertainment Correspondent for Prime Business Africa. He began his journalism career with the Champion Newspaper and Sporting Champion and later moved on to Daily Independent and the Nation Newspapers. Okorie joined Prime Business Africa in 2024 bringing on board 20 years of experience in writing investigative news on Sports and Entertainment. His well researched and highly informative articles on Sports Business and general entertainment are followed by a wide range of audience.
