Super Falcons will be without influential duo Rasheedat Ajibade and Halimat Ayinde in Friday’s clash against Olympic champions, Canada.
The duo are suspended for the Group B clash at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
The encounter is billed for the 28,870 capacity Melbourne Rectangular Stadium. Kick-off is 3.30am Nigeria time.
Ajibade and Ayinde were sent off in Super Falcons’ semi -final clash against host nation Morocco at the 2022 Africa Women’s World Cup.
According to a disciplinary review released by FIFA on Wednesday, the two players are not eligible to take part in the game.
The Super Falcons will also face co-hosts Australia and debutants Republic of Ireland in the same group
2023 WWC: Super Falcons duo suspended for Group B clash vs Canada
