Rinsola Babajide has expressed her joy after getting her first call-up to Nigeria’s Super Falcons.
Babajide, who plays for Tenerife in the Spanish women’s league, was included in the Falcons squad for their Paris 2024 Olympic Games second-round qualifiers against Ethiopia.
Reacting to her maiden invitation, the 25-year-old said she is delighted with the love shown to her by Nigerians.
“The love I’ve been feeling has been very overwhelming, thank you so much. Grateful & blessed for this opportunity #Honoured,” she wrote on her X.
The Falcons will be guests to Ethiopia for the first leg billed for Wednesday, 25 October, 2023.
On Tuesday, 31 October, the Falcons will entertain the Ethiopians.
Among the players invited for the doubleheader clash are Chiamaka Nnadozie, Asisat Oshoala, Rasheedat Ajibade, Halimatu Ayinde and Michelle Alozie.
Also invited are Toni and Nicole Payne, Ifeoma Onumonu, Gift Monday, Christy Ucheibe, Tosin Demehin, Osinachi Ohale and Uchenna Kanu.
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