Team Nigeria rugby squad tagged “Green Falcons” made up of five Edo female players namely Abba Chinaza, Precious Ukwuoma, Success lyoha, Becky Okitikpe, and Vera Akhihero alongside other team mates departed the country Friday for the World Rugby League Series holding in Canada.
They have been grouped alongside Ireland, Fiji, and host Canada with their first match against Ireland coming up on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at the Terry Fox Stadium, Brampton.
The final and the 3rd-place match will come up on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at Terry Fox Stadium, Brampton.
This will be the first time Team Nigeria will be featuring at this level of Rugby League matches.
The squad are expected to link up with a strong Nigeria extended squad that features both home grown players and international heritage stars.
Among the international players confirmed are Aminah Oluwabunmi, London Broncos (UK), Catherine Akeje, Oran Park Gregory Hills Chargers (Australia),
Adeola King, Ottawa Tigers (Canada), Favour Irimagha, Sheffield Eagles (UK), Annique Omodiagbe, Wests Tigers (Australia) and Faustina Akeje, a heritage player based abroad.
