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Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene is excited with her return to the Super Falcons after a long absence from the 10-time African champions, DAILY POST reports.

Okobi last featured for the Super Falcons at the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

The Ottawa Rapid star was omitted from Nigeria’s squad to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

The 32-year-old then took time off football due to pregnancy and child birth.

Okobi received a surprise invitation for Super Falcons’ double-header friendlies against Cameroon last week.

The former Falconets declared she is honoured with the invitation.

“I’m excited, and happy to be back in the team again. I’m grateful, and honoured. I can’t talk about my expectations at the moment . The way I do things is to take one step at a time,” Okobi told the Super Falcons media.

“I have seen a lot of messages, criticism in the social media which I don’t to care about . I know what I did, and what has happened to me since child birth. It’s a blessing and not a cause.”

The midfielder has made 27 appearances for the Super Falcons.

Friendly: Okobi delighted to rejoin Super Falcons after maternity break

Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, has named only three football managers who would reject Manchester United for Arsenal.

Ferdinand spoke while warning Arsenal fans calling for manager Mikel Arteta’s sacking to be careful what they wish for.

“I would be careful what you wish for if I were an Arsenal fan, if you think getting rid of Arteta is the best thing you guys could do,” Ferdinand said on his YouTube channel.

“You have to remember where you guys were when he came. You guys are consistently qualifying for the Champions League, you weren’t before Arteta came. You are finishing second most of the time, fighting for the Premier League year in,

“You have got to get over the line, yes, I know, but you think the grass is greener over there with another manager? Who is the other manager?

“He [Luis Enrique] is not coming to Arsenal. He’s leaving the best team in the world to go to Arsenal – are you crazy?

“Every manager other than Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira or Cesc Fabregas would go to Man United over Arsenal.”

EPL: Rio Ferdinand names only three managers who would reject Man Utd for Arsenal

Niger Tornadoes have welcomed back Abdulaziz Dalhatu, Terdoo Shimagande, and Felix Oloye ahead of their matchday 28 fixture against Warri Wolves.

Oloye and Shimagande’s return from injuries that recently kept them out of action, while Dalhatu is back after attending to family matters.

Shimagande and Dalhatu have contributed 12 goals for Niger Tornadoes this campaign, providing a boost to the team’s attack.

The Ikon Allah Boys are looking for redemption after mixed results since the start of the second stanza.

Niger Tornadoes will host Warri Wolves in Minna on Sunday (today), with hopes of turning their season around.

The return of the key players could strengthen their chances as they push for better results in the remaining matches.

NPFL: Niger Tornadoes get trio boost for Warri Wolves clash