Super Falcons US-based striker, Courtney Dike will be unavailable for the side 2016 Rio Olympic Games qualifying match against Mali. The Olympic final round first fixture clash
against the West African opponents will hold on Saturday at the Abuja National Stadium.
Falcons head coach, Edwin Okon disclosed that the Oklahama State football team forward will not be able to conclude her examination in time for the crucial Olympic clash against Mali on Saturday.
“Dike will miss the Olympic first leg clash against Mali on Saturday due to her school examination as she will be arriving camp on May 10.
“However, she will be available for the second leg clash in Bamako, Mali but France-based striker, Desire Oparanozie and Portsmouth striker, Ini Umotong are available to battle the Malians for the Olympic ticket.
“Umotong actually deferred her examination to be part and parcel of our preparations for the clash against Mali.
“The duo presence is a huge boost for us as we need our best legs to confront Mali on Saturday.
“We want to qualify for Olympics and not taking any chance at all, we’ve forgotten the fact that we defeated same side 9-1 on aggregate for a place at the All Africa Games in Congo Brazzaville.
“We’re going for a repeat performance or more to be able to secure the Olympic ticket.
“We’re yet to determine the availability of striker, Francisca Ordega and captain, Evelyn Nwabuoku for the game.
Aggregate winners of both legs will automatically qualify for the football event of the global quadrennial multiple sport showpiece in Rio, Brazil.
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