List of Nigeria women's international footballers

This is a list of Nigeria women's international footballers who have played for the Nigeria women's national football team since the first match in 1991.

Players

Name Caps Goals National team years Club(s)
Perpetua Nkwocha[1] 99 [1] 80 [1] ?–2012
Maureen Mmadu 101 1993 - 2011 Klepp IL, Kolbotn and Avaldsnes IL
Stella Mbachu 89 20
Nkiru Okosieme 1991-2003 Rivers Angels, Charlotte Lady Eagles
Ann Chiejine[2]
Ngozi Ezeocha
Adaku Okoroafor
Omo-Love Branch
Nkechi Mbilitam
Chioma Ajunwa
Rita Nwadike
Ngozi Eucharia Uche
Florence Omagbemi[3] 1991-2004
Phoebe Ebimiekumo
Gift Showemimo
Mavis Ogun
Edith Eluma
Ann Mukoro
Rachael Yamala
Yinka Kudaisi 1995-2008 Pelican Stars
Prisca Emeafu
Mercy Akide Garden City Queens, Jegede Babes, Ufuoma Babes, Pelican Stars, San Diego Spirit and Hampton Roads Piranhas
Ugochi Opara
Patience Avre
Adanna Nwaneri
Eberechi Opara
Florence Ajayi
Gloria Usieta
Judith Chime
Florence Iweta
Nkechi Egbe
Ifeanyi Chiejine
Efioanwan Ekpo
Bunmi Kayode
Onome Ebi
Yusuf Olaitan
Faith Ikidi
Precious Dede 99[4][5] Delta Queens, Bayelsa Queens, Ibom Angels, Arna Bjornar and Al Wahda.[4]
Vera Okolo
Ayisat Yusuf
Gift Otuwe
Ogonna Chukwudi
Rita Chikwelu
Chi-Chi Igbo
Tochukwu Oluehi
Christie George
Rebecca Kalu
Osinachi Ohale
Helen Ukaonu
Ebere Orji Chioma Ajagba
Desire Oparanozie 37 (as at 13 February 2017)[6] 22[6] Delta Queens, Bayelsa Queens, Guingamp, Atasehir Belediyespor, Rossiyanka and VfL Wolfsburg (women) [6]
Glory Iroka
Sarah Michael
Josephine Chukwunonye
Francisca Ordega
Ulunma Jerome
Uchechi Sunday
Amenze Aighewi
Alaba Jonathan
Blessing Edoho
Courtney Dike
Iniabasi Umotong
Halimatu Ayinde
Ngozi Okobi
Evelyn Nwabuoku 49 (as at July 2016)[7][8] Rivers Angels, Östersunds DFF and En Avant de Guingamp (Women)[8]
Ugo Njoku
Ibubeleye Whyte
Loveth Ayila
Martina Ohadugha
Cecilia Nku
Asisat Oshoala
Ngozi Ebere
Christy Ohiaeriaku
Lilian Cole
Cynthia Uwak
Tawa Ishola
Felicia Eze
Edith Eduviere
Ajuma Ameh
Blessing Igbojionu
Celestina Onyeka
Akudo Sabi
Chima Nwosu
Gift Monday 2019– FC Robo

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Obiajuru, Nomso (2017). "International Women's Day: 4 female footballers who have made Nigeria proud". Naij.com.
  2. ^ Ajuonuma, Fraancis (22 October 2016). "I risked my life for Nigeria - Chiejine". authorityngr.com.
  3. ^ Akpodonor, Gowon (2016). "Omagbemi's appointment, a test for ex-Falcons players, says NFF". Guardian Nigeria.
  4. ^ a b Odutola, Bowale (5 May 2017). "Ex-Falcons Goalie Dede begins advanced coaching coach". theeagleonline.com.ng.
  5. ^ Dede, Steve (28 March 2016). "Goalkeeper quits Super Falcons after 99 caps". Pulse.ng.
  6. ^ a b c admin (13 February 2017). "Super Falcons star, Oparanozie, continues goalscoring spree in France". qed.ng.
  7. ^ "Super Falcons' Captain Relishes Guingamp Move". The Tide. 4 July 2016. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
  8. ^ a b admin (25 June 2016). "Done Deal: Super Falcons Captain, Nwabuoku Joins Guingamp On A Two-Year Deal". saharareporterssports.