Nigeria will play in the Women's Homeless World Cup in Group B alongside Brazil, Argentina, England, India, Canada and Kyrgyzstan.
The draw for the Homeless World Cup was held in Mexico City. President and Co-Founder of the Homeless World Cup Mel Young was present at the draw, as well as members of the Local Organising Committee.
Leading the Nigerian Women's Team as Head Coach is Germany based Helen Schonbrodt with Nigeria's own Jide Oguntuashe assisting.
Sarah Iloduba lead the pack of players representing Nigeria, Toyosi Alogba, Nimot Ahmad, Peace Ozehudu, Sudan Abidoye and Omolara Kolawole were selected from the three centres in Lagos. The girls were selected based on their skills, commitment and intelligence both on the pitch and during the educational and interactive sessions.
Three girls from Calabar namely: Regina Otu, Glory Henshaw, and Edikan Udoh chosen from the implementation of the Community Connects for Youth Leadership football tournament held in Cross River State in December 2011. They will be joining the girls in Lagos as part of the team for the Mexico 2012 Homeless World Cup.
While on standby are: Rita Monday, Funmilola Adediran, Ololade Fadoyin and Damilola Omotosho from Lagos and from Calabar are: Uduak Jimmy and Ruth Unwana.
Final Camping and Training for the Homeless World Cup will start on The 10th of September till 28th September at the Astroturf 2000 Osbourne, Ikoyi Lagos State.
The Mexico City 2012 Homeless World Cup tournament will take place at the Plaza de la Constitución, Zócalo Square, from 6-14 October, 2012.
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