2023 WWC: FIFA clears Ajibade, Ayinde for Super Falcons vs Australia clash

<p>The Super Falcons of Nigeria will welcome Rasheedat Ajibade and Halimat Ayinde back for their Group B game against Australia on Thursday.</p>, <p>The duo missed Nigeria’s first game at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup against Canada last Friday due to suspension.</p>, <p>Ajibade and Ayinde were made to serve a two-match ban after they were sent off in the Super Falcons semi-final defeat to hosts Morocco at the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations.</p>, <p>FIFA in a statement released on Monday, stated that the two players are cleared to face the co-hosts.</p>, <p>The Super Falcons will, however, be without Deborah Abiodun in the game.</p>, <p>Abiodun was sent off in added time of the 0-0 draw against Canada.</p>, <p>The 19-year-old is suspended for one match and will be eligible for Randy Waldrum side’s last group game against debutants Republic of Ireland.</p>