#fifawomensworldcupflashback
Nigeria was the only African country that competed in the first FIFA Women's World Cup in 1991. Coached by Jo Bonfrere, their squad comprised the following 18 players;


•Ann Chiejine (Goalkeeper)
•Diana Nwaiwu (Defender)
•Ngozi Ezeocha (Defender)
•Adaku Okoroafor (Forward)
•Omo-Love Branch (Defender)
•Nkechi Mbilitam (Midfielder)
•Chioma Ajunwa (Forward)
.Rita Nwadike (Forward)
•Ngozi Uche (Forward)
•Mavis Ogun (Defender)
•Gift Showemimo (Forward)
•Florence Omagbemi (Midfielder)
•Nkiru Okosieme (Midfielder)
•Phoebe Ebimiekumo (Defender)
•Ann Mukoro (Midfielder)
•Lydia Koyonda (Goalkeeper)
•Edith Eyuma (Defender)
•Rachael Yamala (Midfielder)

They didn't have a memorable tournament, as they finished bottom of their group, following a 4-0 defeat to Germany, a 1-0 defeat to Italy and a 2-0 defeat to Chinese Taipei.

Alongside USA, Brazil, Norway, Japan, Germany and Sweden, Nigeria is one of only 7 countries to have featured in all nine Women's World Cup competitions.

Their best performance so far was in 1999 when they reached the quarterfinals where they were eliminated 4-3 by Brazil after extra time. With 3 goals each, Rita Nwadike and Nkiru Okosieme are the joint top scorers at the World Cup.

Super Falcons of Nigeria made its first World Cup appearance at the inaugural FIFA Women's World Cup in China 1991. Little references can be made to the players that made it to the first FIFA Women's World Cup for Nigeria.

Thanks to Mr. Mumuni Alao and Complete Football, I was able to get the bio-data of some of the players that served as the foundation of the current Super Falcons. Enjoy the list.

1. Florence Omagbemi: Delta State. Skipper and midfielder. Secondary School Student. Born February 2, 1975. Nickname: Keshi. Club: Ufuoma Babes, Warri. Hero: Diego Maradona. Omagbemi won the Women's Championship as player and coach. 

2. Uche Ngozi Eucharia: Imo State. Striker. National Certificate of Education (NCE) holder. Born June 18, 1973. Nickname: Abacha. Club: Ufuoma Babes. Hero: Phillip Osondu.

Uche Eucharia has the record as the first person to win the African Women's Cup of Nations as player and coach before Florence Omagbemi followed her footsteps.

3. Okunwa Gift Igunbor: Edo State. Striker. School Certificate holder. Born May 24, 1974. Nickname: Italian Pencil. Club: Kakanfo Queens, Abeokuta. Hero: Gary Lineker.

4. Anna Oyekewa Agumanu: Imo State. Goalkeeper. School Certificate holder. Born February 14, 1974. Nickname: Badou Zaki. Club: Golden Star, Lagos. Hero: Oladimeji Lawal.

Ann Agumanu Chiejine was popular for her "Bandana". She kept at Nigeria's first three FIFA Women's World Cup in 1991, 1995, and 1999, before handing over to Precious Dede. 

5. Mavis Miebaikebi Ogun: Rivers State. Defender. School Certificate holder. Born August 24, 1973. Nickname: Glancer. Club: Ufuoma Babes. Hero: Pele.

6. Love Omon Branch: Abia State. Defender. School Certificate holder. Born October 1, 1974. Nickname: Bruno Conti. Club: Ufuoma Babes, Hero: Henry Nwosu.

7. Sarah Okotie-Eboh: Delta State. Attacker. Secondary School Student. Born June 2, 1975. Club: Ufuoma Babes.

8. Francisca Adiawoomi Williams: Cross River State. Midfielder. School Certificate holder. Born December 2, 1972. Nickname: Willie Dunga. Club: Kakanfo Queens. Hero: Dimeji Lawal.

9. Rachael Abrubame Yamala: Delta State. Attacker, Secondary School student. Born February 12, 1975. Nickname: Rachy Scatter. Club: Kakanfo Queens. Hero: Sam Okwaraji.

10. Esther Diana: Imo state. Defender. Certificate in Sewing & Catering. Born October 10, 1973. Nickname: Esther Lee. Club: Kakanfo Queens. Hero: Stephen Keshi.

11. Ann Igho Mukoro: Delta State. Midfielder. First School Leaving Certificate. Born May 20, 1975. Nickname: Siasia. Club: Ufuoma Babes. Hero: Careca.

12. Edith Uzoamaka Eluma: Imo State. Defender. National Certificate of Education (NCE) holder. Club: Jegede babes, Lagos. Hero: Stephen Keshi.

13. Chioma Ajunwa: Imo State, Defender. School Certificate holder. Born December 25, 1971. Nickname: Chimmy Brown. Club: Rivers Mermaids, Port-Harcourt. Hero: Stephen Keshi.

Ajunwa after leaving football emerged as the first Nigerian athletes to win a Gold medal at Atlanta 1996 Olympics. She also made the China 1991 FIFA Women's World Cup squad.

14. Rita Nwa-Dike: Imo State. Striker. School Certificate holder. Born July 27, 1973. Club: Rivers Mermaids.Rita Nwadike is currently a coach with Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL side, Rivers Angels. She scored Nigeria's first goal at the World Cup.

15. Luisa Uzoamaka Akpagu: Anambra State. Attacker. General certificate of Education, Lagos. Born December 22, 1973. Nickname: Kala Prieto. Club: Kakanfo Queens. Hero: Sam Okwaraji.

16. Elizabeth Chikawhuagwu: Imo State. Goal-keeper. School Certificate holder. Born February 22, 1973. Nickname: Lizzy Black. Club: Kakanfo Queens. Hero: Cassey Keller of U.S.A.

17. Nkiru Doris Okosieme: Anambra State. Striker. BSc. Bio-chemistry. Born March 1, 1972. Club: Eagles Babes, Imo. Hero: Ndubuisi Okosieme.

Nkiru who is also a coach was known as "Headmistress" while playing for the Super Falcons. The name was due to the fact that she scored most of her goals from headers.

18. Lydia Akpoueghon Koyonda: Delta State. Goal-keeper. School Certificate holder. Born May 29, 1974. Club: Ufuoma Babes.

19. Phoebet Oboukebena Ebiamienkumo: Delta State. Midfielder. School Certificate holder. Born January 17, 1974. Nickname: Rugged Oliha. Club Ufuoma Babes. Hero: Thompson Oliha.

20. Ngozi Philomina Ezeocha: Imo State. Defender. School Certificate holder. Born December 10, 1973. Nickname: Bright Omakaro. Club: Jegede Babes. Hero: Pele

21. Adaku Nnenne Okafor: Imo State, Striker. Secondary School student. Born November 18, 1974. Club: Onyekachi Angels, Lagos. Hero: Christian Chukwu.

22. Nkechi Mbilitam: Imo State. Striker. School Certificate holder. Born May 1974. Nickname: Iroko. Club: Kakanfo Queens.

23. Adesola Abiodun Adeyeye: Osun State. Defender. School Certificate holder. Born December 1, 1974. Nickname: Mayor. Club: Liberty Stars, Ibadan. Hero: Pele.

24. Elizabeth Ehizogie Ogiemwonyi: Edo State. Defender. School Certificate holder. Born February 23, 197–. Nickname: Olopa (Police). Club: Kakanfo Queens. Hero: Pele.

1. Florence Omagbemi: Omagbemi won the Women's Championship as player and coach.

2. Uche Ngozi Eucharia: Uche Eucharia has the record as the first person to win the African Women's Cup of Nations as player and coach before Florence Omagbemi followed her footsteps.

13. Chioma Ajunwa: Ajunwa after leaving football emerged as the first Nigerian athletes to win a Gold medal at Atlanta 1996 Olympics. She also made the China 1991 FIFA Women's World Cup squad.

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Meet the Falcons Squad at The 1991 Inaugural Women's World Cup

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