Saudi Arabia-based defender Ashley Plumptre and veteran rearguard Osinachi Ohale are also called, as well as youthful midfielder Deborah Abiodun, and forwards Esther Okoronkwo and Uchenna Kanu.
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NFF’s Assistant Director (Technical), Abdulrafiu Yusuf, said the two players had been sent their flight tickets.
The nine-time African champions will host the Cape Verdeans at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Thursday, 30th November.
A statement on the CAF website on Tuesday said a panel made up of CAF technical experts, legends, and selected media representatives decided on the nominees.
The Nigeria Football Federation has congratulated Super Eagles’ top striker Victor Osimhen and Super Falcons’ forward Asisat Oshoala on their nominations for this year’s Ballon d’Or honours.
Defender Osinachi Ohale has revealed that Super Falcons players are “grateful” after each being rewarded with $10,000 (£7,800) by the country’s government for reaching the last 16 at the Women’s World Cup.
Four times Africa Female Footballer of the Year, Perpetua Nkwocha, and 2014 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Golden Boot and Most Valuable Player, Asisat Oshoala, top the list of 20 players invited by the Nigeria Football Federation for next month’s Africa Women’s Championship in Namibia.