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Uchenna Kanu tops Nigeria's provisional squad for Women's World Cup

Nigeria women's team head coach Thomas Dennerby has named 27 players including striker Uchenna Kanu in his provisional squad for next month's Women's World Cup in France.

The Southeastern University forward is in great form, having scored eight goals in two games at the ongoing WAFU Women's Cup in Abidjan.

Surprise inclusions are Rivers Angels midfielder Evelyn Nwabouku and FC Robo defender Chidinma Okeke after their good showing at the regional competition in Cote d'Ivoire.

The Swede selected seven home-based and 20 foreign-based players. The Super Falcons are preparing for their eighth appearance at the global showpiece event.