Nigeria captain Onome Ebi has refuted speculations Flying around that the team will boycott the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 in Australia and New Zealand.
The Super Eagles are currently in Gold Coast for their final preparations for the Mundial that starts on July 20 after a send-off dinner organised by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) last Sunday.
Ebi, who is gearing up for her sixth Women’s World Cup appearance, said the 11-time African champions are focused on their training sessions ahead of their opening game on July 21.
“I have no idea where that (boycott) is coming from. We (the players) never had any such conversations as regards that; we are good with training and ready for the World Cup,” the 40-year-old told the NFF website.
“The sessions have been intense, motivating and okay. The girls are in good shape, good spirit and ready to go. The training speaks for itself as regards the mood in camp because this is what I bargained for.
“The players are meeting up with physical and tactical aspects of training; the mood is okay.”
Nigeria will begin their campaign at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 with a Group B fixture against Canada on July 21 by 3.30 am (West African Time).
