Super Falcons striker, Francisca Odega said she has been annoyed by reports in some media space that the team’s coach Randy Waldrum, is under pressure to list her in the squad for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Ordega who who has won the African Women Cup of Nations four times and played in three FIFA World Cups said she was not desperate to be in the team to Paris as being reported.
“I was surprised by the news and had to call the coach on Sunday to verify the report,” Ordega told NigeriaFootball.ng.
“I respect him a lot and felt slighted by such allegations in the media. He said he was not aware of that and never had such talks with anyone. He also said the media were just trying to be mischievous as he never spoke to anyone about it.
“I even asked if he really did not want me on his team, he should just say it, so I can focus on my club career.
“It is very embarrassing to hear I am being imposed on a coach after all the sacrifices and hard work to make the country proud.
“It is always a huge privilege to represent my country and also a great honor to have a first-time experience of the Olympics, but I am not desperate to be on his team if he doesn’t want me.
“Despite not being part of the team since the World Cup, I’ve focused on giving my best at the club level and am very happy with my form and progress so far this season. I have my colleagues like Desire Oparanozie, who didn’t have the opportunity and didn’t die. So, why should I be forced on him?”
Coach Waldrum is yet to make his squad list public, but he expected to keep faith with majority of the players who were at the 2023 World Cup in Australia.
The Super Falcons will open their group C campaign on July 25 against Brazil, before taking on Spain and Japan in the group considered to be the toughest in the 2024 women football contest.
