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Ayinde had just returned from injury setbacks after the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup
Ahead of the Olympics, Nigeria has suffered a significant blow just 24 hours after the head coach of the senior women's national team announced the Olympic roster.
According to Nigeria Football the Rosengard midfielder Halimatu Ayinde will miss the Paris 2024 Olympics due to injury, ending her long-term pursuit of achieving an Olympic dream.
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The three-time WAFCON winner sustained a knee injury shortly before joining the national team camp as her club confirmed that she would not be able to participate in the Olympics.
Ayinde, who hails from Kaduna, had only recently returned from injury setbacks following the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and now faces another spell on the sidelines.
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15:54 - 04.07.2024
Super Falcons coach blasts NFF for missed FIFA Window Ahead of Paris 2024 Olympics
The Super Falcons last competed in the Olympics in 2008, achieving a quarter-final finish in 2004 in Athens, Greece.
The former North Carolina Courage, Asarum, and Eskilstuna United player has been a key figure for her team, scoring a goal in 12 appearances in the Swedish top flight this season.
Her absence will be keenly felt by Randy Waldrum’s side as they prepare for challenging group stage matches against Brazil, Japan, and Spain.
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13:55 - 03.07.2024
Nigeria's Super Falcons to train in Spain ahead of Paris 2024 Olympics
Coach Randy Waldrum has named his squad for the Paris 2024 Olympics and will camp them in Spain before heading to France.
In light of Ayinde's injury, Waldrum is expected to call up one of the alternate players in the squad.
The possible replacements include Jumoke Alani from Nasarawa Amazons, Ifeoma Onumonu from Utah Royals, USA, Gift Monday from Coasta Adeje Tenerife Egatesa, Spain, and Morufa Ademola from Rivers Angels.
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