Rasheedat Ajibade and Halimat Ayinde will miss Nigeria’s opening game against Canada at the 2023 Women’s World Cup on Friday.
The Super Falcons’ duo are suspended for the Group B clash.
The encounter is billed for the 28,870 capacity Melbourne Rectangular Stadium. Kick-off is 3.30am Nigeria time.
Ajibade and Ayinde were sent off in Super Falcons’ semi -final clash against host nation Morocco at the 2022 Africa Women’s World Cup.
According to a disciplinary review released by FIFA on Wednesday, the two players are not eligible to take part in the game.
The Super Falcons will also face co-hosts Australia and debutants Republic of Ireland in the same group.