Super Falcons star Francisca Ordega has been dropped by CAF
from this year’s WAFCON in Morocco for “medical reasons”.
A further explanation of the medical reason was not
advanced.
Russia-based Ordega is said to be one of 10 players from
across the teams in Morocco axed by CAF for this reason.
Zambia star Barbara Banda was also dropped this way.
A report said Banda was no longer deemed as a woman.
Ordega has featured in the last four WAFCONs.
The Falcons open their title defence against South Africa on Monday evening.
Meanwhile, Nigeria and South Africa have another day in the
sun as the Super Falcons and Banyana
Banyana go to war for three points, in the opening game of Group C of the 12th
Women Africa Cup of Nations which began in Morocco on Saturday.
Monday’s spectacle will see Coach Randy Waldrum send out his
best legs against a team considered Nigeria’s strongest opposition on the
African continent at the moment, and Coach Desiree Ellis is expected to do
likewise as both teams of titanesses battle for crucial three points at the Moulay
Hassan Stadium.