Countdown to France 2019: A look at Nigeria, Cameroon, South Africa World Cup Squads

By Harry Awurumibe     

With less than one week to the commencement of the 8^th FIFA Women’s World Cup final in France on June 7, the three African counties taking parting in the global football fiesta, Nigeria, Cameroon and South Africa have not only named their teams, they have complied to the later all the requirements set by the organizers for the registration of players for the competition.

Also, in accordance with the rules, each of the three countries have assigned jersey numbers 1 to 23 to their players just as the teams have started arriving in France with Nigeria’s Super Falcons set to land in France on June four.

Listed below are the team squad members of the three countries:

1. NIGERIA- 23 SUPER FALCONS PLAYERS FOR WORLD CUP

Goalkeepers: Tochukwu Oluehi (Rivers Angels); Alaba Jonathan (Bayelsa Queens); Chiamaka Nnadozie (Rivers Angels)

 Defenders: Osinachi Ohale (Vaxjo DFF, Sweden); Ngozi Ebere (Arna Bjornar, Norway); Onome Ebi (Henan Huisanhang, China); Faith Michael (Pitea IF, Sweden); Chidinma Okeke (FC Robo)

Midfielders: Rita Chikwelu (Krstianstand DFF, Sweden); Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene (Eskiltuna United, Sweden); Evelyn Nwabuoku (Rivers Angels); Ogonna Chukwudi (Djurgardens IF, Sweden); Halimatu Ayinde (Eskiltuna United, Sweden); Amarachi Okoronkwo (Nasarawa Amazons)

 Forwards: Desire Oparanozie (En Avant Guingamp, France); Anam Imo (Malmo FC Rosengard, Sweden); Asisat Oshoala (FC Barcelona, Spain); Chinaza Uchendu (SC Braga, Portugal); Uchenna Kanu (Southeastern University, USA); Rasheedat Ajibade (Alvadsnes IL, Norway); Francisca Ordega (Shanghai W. FC); Alice Ogebe (Rivers Angels); Chinwendu Ihezuo (Henana Huisanhang, China)

2. CAMEROON- 23 LIONESSES PLAYERS FOR WORLD CUP

Goalkeepers:

Annette Ngo Ndom – Amazones FAP, Cameroon

Isabelle Mambingo – AS Green City,,

Ongmahan Marthe- AS Awaff , ,,

Defenders:

Augustine Ejangue Siliki- Arna-Bjørnard, Norway

Manie Christine – AS Nancy Lorraine, France

Marie Awona – FC Dijon, China

Leuko Chibosso – Strasbourg Vauban, France

Meffometou Tcheno – Guingamp, France

Isis Sonkeng – Amazones FAP, Cameroon

Estelle Johnson – Sky Blue, ,,

 Midfielders:

Feudjio Raissa – Granadilla Tenerife, Portugal

Jeannette Ngock Yango – Saint Malo , France

Marlyse Ngo Ndoumbouk – AS Nancy, France

Abena  Therese – Louves MinProff, France

Meyong Menene Charlene – Louves MinProff ,,

Ngo Mbeleck Genevieve – Amazones FAP, Cameroon

Forwards:

Enganamouit Gaelle – Unattached

Aboudi Onguene Gabrielle –  CSKA Moscow

Ajara Njoya – Valerenga IF, Spain

Ngono Mani Michèle – Ambily

Abam Michaela – Paris FC, France

Takounda Engolo – Éclair de Sa’a, France

Akaba Edoa Michèle – Amazones FAP, Cameroon

3. SOUTH AFRICA- 23 BANYANA BANYANA PLAYERS FOR WORLD CUP

Goalkeepers:

Andile Dlamini- Sundowns, South Africa

Kaylin Swarts- Golden Stars, SA

Mapaseka Mpuru- University of Pretoria, SA

Defenders:

LebogangvRamalepe- Polokwane, SA

Nothando Vilakazi- Lithunia

Noko Matlou- Polokwane, SA

Janine van Wyk- Johannesburg, SA

Bambanani Mbane- Bloemfontein, SA

Bongeka Gamede- CT

Tiisetso Makhubela- Johannesburg, SA

 Midfielders:

Refiloe Jane– Johannesburg, SA

Mamello Makhabane- ‘’

Karabo  Dlamini- ‘’

Leandra Smeda- Sweden

Busisiwe Ndimeni- Pretoria, SA

Sibulele Holweni- PE

Linda Motlhalo- China

Kholosa Biyana- Durban, SA

 Forwards:

Rhoda Mulaudzi- Johannesburg, SA                                                                                                                      Amanda Athandi-   ,,                                                                                                                                                        Thembi Kgatlana- China                                                                                                                                                  Jermaine Seoposenwe- Lithunia                                                                                                                                    Ode Fulutudilu- Spain