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Super Falcons’ Deborah Abiodun nicknamed Ngolo Kante will be available for selection in Nigeria’s round of 16 game coming up this next week Monday.
Abiodun was sent off in Nigeria’s opening fixture against Olympics champions Canada after stamping on the foot of a Canadian footballer.
The 19-year-old was suspended for Thursday’s 3-2 victory against co-hosts Australia and the 0-0 draw with Ireland.
FIFA has now confirmed that she will play for Nigeria in the round of 16 encounter.
Super Falcons round of 16 opponent will be known in due course as the tournament progresses.
Nigeria will play group D leader, with England presently occupying that position.
Nigeria finished second in group B behind c0-hosts Australia after playing out a goalless draw against the Republic of Ireland.
Canada and Republic of Ireland crashed out of the competition after failing to secure minimum points to progress in the competition.