Randy Waldrum’s side were eliminated from the competition
following a 4-2 penalty shootout defeat to the Three Lionesses of England on
Monday.
The thrilling encounter ended in a 0-0 draw after regulation
and extra time.
Some members of the team, including Asisat Oshoala,
Rasheedat Ajibade, Osinachi, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Gift Monday and Rofiat Imuran
arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Wednesday
night.
They were received on arrival at the airport by Nigeria
Football Federation (NFF) board member, Fatai Majekodunmi, Chairman Lagos
Football Association, Fouad Oki and other top dignitaries.
It would be recalled that head coach of the team, Randy
Waldrum left Australia a few hours after the team’s exit from the World Cup.
Waldrum reportedly left camp with the diaspora players.
Players who left with the 66-year-old to the United States
of America are Michelle Alozie, Jennifer Echegini, Esther Okoronkwo, Ifeoma
Onumonu, Deborah Abiodun and Toni Payne.
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