Nigeria will take on the winner of Saturday’s quarter-final game between Cup holders South Africa and Senegal in the semi-final.
Women’s football debuted at the Olympic Games as a demonstration sport in 1996, but the Super Falcons made their entry in 2000 in Australia
On Tuesday, the 30-woman shortlist for the coveted category was announced by CAF.
The defender said the players were “grateful for this unexpected gesture” from the Nigerian government.
Former military ruler says Mr Osinbajo is the best person to rule Nigeria in 2023 though the latter has constantly denied having an ambition to run for presidency.
As Nigeria celebrates its 61st independence anniversary, the NLC has accused Nigerian leaders of being interested only in looting the national treasury.
The Super Falcons are billed to feature at the Texas Summer Series Tour alongside the United States of America, Portugal and Jamaica women’s teams.
