But the former Shanghai striker assured that her side will get better in the course of the four-team championship in Antalya. I will appeal to Nigerians to keep supporting us. We desire more positivity and no negativity from them, Ordega told
Goal. This is a new team and a new coach. They should not expect too much from us, but we will not disappoint.
We will continue to do our best. Putting on the green and white is everyone s dream. Whenever we put it on, we should always strive to give our all. Even if we lose which will never be our intention, although I don t pray we lose anyway. They should rather support us than criticise us. It will go a long way to help us get better.
On reasons for pulling out,
Goal understands Ajibade and Ucheibe s withdrawal are due to administrative reasons, while Okobi-Okeoghene and Nnadozie were exempted on health grounds.
The setback has left coach Randy Waldrum racing against time to find replacements, with his initial 23-woman list now reduced to 19.
As it stands, coach Waldrum will be hoping for a last-minute replacements, considerably foreign-based to fill the void left by the four players in the squad.
Meanwhile, CSKA Moscow will take the place of Zambia in Group A following the African nation s withdrawal from the event on Tuesday.
The development means the Super Falcons will now face the Russian champions on February 18, before taking on Ubezkistan on February 20 and Equatorial Guinea three days later in Alanya.
Nigeria emerged as the first African side to claim the Turkish Women's Cup on their first-ever appearance after humiliating Equatorial Guinea 9-0 on Tuesday.