Waldrum will be in the dugout when the Super Falcons take on Canada in their opening fixture at the World Cup on Friday morning. The encounter at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium will kick off at 3.30 am Nigeria time.
The 23-year-old enjoyed a fine debut season after joining United from Villarreal in 2016 for a reported fee of 30 million pounds ($36.7 million, 33.7 million euros).
Super Falcons players will earn double bonus should the team progress into Round of 16 at the ongoing 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. Each member of the squad is already guaranteed $30,000 for participating in the group stage.
Super Eagles midfielder John Ogu has been arrested at his base in Israel allegedly for driving while under the influence of alcohol. His driver's license has since been suspended for 30 days.
With dissatisfaction with the Super Eagles midfield distribution, the intelligent Nwakali would have ensured that feeling was eased if he was invited to the initial 30 -man list.
The 30-year-old doubled his tally in a group game against Sudan two years ago in Cameroon. The PAOK Salonica of Greece defender has scored twice for the Super Eagles at the ongoing AFCON 2023 finals in Cote d'Ivoire.
Meanwhile, the Super Eagles of Nigeria are ahead of the Black Stars of Ghana in the latest FIFA world rankings published by the world football governing body last week. The Super Eagles are now the 30th best team in the world.
During his four years in Spain, the Belgian won the European Cup, Club World Cup, European Super Cup, two Leagues, one Copa del Rey and two Spanish Super Cups.
"Benin Republic VS Nigeria: Super Eagles victory lies between the first 30 minutes in the first half and the first 20 mins in the second half. The coach needs to be watchful of that, the match will be tough.
Aina spent last season on loan with Torino, playing 30 games as they finished seventh on the table. He is currently in the camp of the Super Eagles getting set for 2019 African Cup of Nations in Egypt.