World Cup goal-scorer Hannah Wilkinson is back, but the Football Ferns are without several other notable names as they attempt to secure an Olympic spot this month
World Cup goal-scorer Hannah Wilkinson is back, but the Football Ferns are without several other notable names as they attempt to secure an Olympic spot this month
1 February 2024
Coach Jitka Klimkova has named a 24-player squad for the Oceania qualifying tournament starting in Samoa on February 7.
Captain Ali Riley, defender CJ Bott and midfielder Malia Steinmetz are unavailable due to injury, while veteran Ria Percival won't feature after recently moving clubs.
Phoenix youngsters Macey Fraser and Brianna Edwards are the uncapped players named for the eight-team competition.
The Ferns must win to book their place at Paris.
© 2024 Newstalk ZB, NZCity