Nigeria’s Tremendous Falcons coach Randy Waldrum has been dealt a significant blow forward of the 2024 Paris Olympics, as key midfielder Halimatu Ayinde has been dominated out as a result of a knee damage, Soccernet.ng studies.
Ayinde, a standout participant for Rosengard FC, was named within the 18-woman squad introduced by the Nigeria Soccer Federation (NFF) simply yesterday.
Ayinde’s damage occurred throughout a coaching session, and her membership confirmed at present that she is not going to be match to take part within the Olympics.
In a statement, Rosengard FC expressed their disappointment and wished her a speedy restoration.
This information disrupts Waldrum’s plans as he had counted on Ayinde to assist Nigeria navigate a difficult group stage towards Spain, Japan, and Brazil.
“Halimatu Ayinde injured her knee throughout coaching and can miss the Olympics. We want her a speedy restoration,” the membership mentioned.
Waldrum will now must discover a substitute from the alternate checklist, which incorporates Reward Monday, Ifeoma Onumonu, Jumoke Alani, and Morufat Ademola.
This sudden change may impression the crew’s technique and efficiency within the match.
Ayinde has been a pivotal participant for each her membership and nation.
She joined Rosengard FC in 2022 from Eskilstuna United and was instrumental in Nigeria’s spectacular run on the World Cup final yr.
The Tremendous Falcons shocked many by advancing from a troublesome group that included co-hosts Australia, Canada, and the Republic of Eire.
Found from native ladies’s league aspect Delta Queens, Ayinde made her mark with Nigeria’s U17 and U20 groups earlier than debuting for the senior crew in 2015. Her absence will likely be keenly felt by the Tremendous Falcons as they put together for the Olympics.
