At just 15, a rising star from Manchester United academy could be the answer to Nigeria’s growing concerns over the future of the Super Falcons’ attack.
With a string of impressive performances at youth international level, this young talent has already made a name for herself in Europe, Footballrover reports.
But is she eligible to don the green and white jersey, and could she be the key to solving Nigeria’s striker dilemma?
Nigeria’s senior women’s national team, the Super Falcons, are facing a limited selection at the centre-forward position.
Reigning CAF Women’s Player of the Year, Asisat Oshoala, recently turned 30, while fellow forwards Ifeoma Onumonu and Chinwendu Ihezuo have struggled with consistency.
With these options either ageing or unreliable, fans are left wondering who will step up to secure Nigeria’s place as a dominant force in African women’s football.
The younger duo of UD Granadilla Tenerife’s Rinsola Babajide and Pachuca’s Ihezuo seem like natural heirs, but both have yet to prove themselves as reliable goal-scoring threats.
Babajide, more comfortable in a supporting role, and Ihezuo, plagued by decision-making issues, leave room for concern over the team’s future at the number 9 position.
A 15-year-old Rising Star from Manchester United
Enter Rachael Adedini. Born to Nigerian parents in France, Adedini is quickly making waves in Manchester United’s academy.
The 15-year-old forward already boasts an impressive record, netting four goals in five appearances for France’s U17 national team.
Her standout performance at the 2024 UEFA U17 Women’s Championship, including a stunning 13-minute hat-trick, has caught so much attention as well.
While she currently represents France at the youth level, Adedini remains eligible to switch allegiance to Nigeria through a one-time nationality change.
The Nigerian Football Federation would need to act swiftly if they hope to secure her services and strengthen the Super Falcons’ attack.
As Oshoala nears the twilight of her career, could Rachael Adedini be the future star of the Super Falcons?
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