Striker Francisca Ordega and goalkeeper Tochukwu Oluehi have been named in Nigeria's Super Falcons squad for the upcoming four-nation invitational tournament in China.

 The duo were included in Falcons' 20-player list by head coach Thomas Dennerby as the reigning African champions officially kick starts their preparations for this year's FIFA Women's World Cup in France.

Youngsters Rasheedat Ajibade and Amarachi Okoronkwo who scored when Nigeria successfully defended their Africa Women Cup of Nations title in Ghana last December are also on the list.

Defense marshals Onome Ebi, Faith Michael and Osinachi Ohale; Sweden-based midfielders Rita Chikwelu and Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene made the cut as well.

Notably missing are former African Woman Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala and her striking partner Desire Oparanozie, while Ini Umotong makes a return to the national team fold.

The Nigerian side consisting of 16 players and nine officials today departed the country aboard an Egypt Air flight from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.

The remaining four players will join the team from Europe before coach Dennerby's tutored-side take on hosts the Steel Roses of China in their opener on January 17.

Super Falcons full squad

 Goalkeepers: Tochukwu Oluehi; Christy Ohiaeriaku; Chiamaka Nnadozie.

Defenders: Glory Ogbonna; Faith Michael; Onome Ebi; Osinachi Ohale; Ugochi Emenayo; Josephine Chukwunonye.

Midfielders: Amarachi Okoronkwo; Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene; Rita Chikwelu; Halimat Ayinde.

Forwards: Anam Imo; Rasheedat Ajibade; Francisca Ordega; Chinaza Uchendu; Chinwendu Ihezuo; Ini-Abasi Umotong; Alice Ogebe.