Oparanozie will be joined by Francisca Ordega, Esther Sunday and Anam Imo in the attack.
Falcons head coach, Thomas Dennerby has adopted a 4-2-4 approach for tonight’s friendly which sees captain Rita Chikwelu, anchor the midfield with Ngozi Okobi
Defender Osinachi Ohale will marshal the defence alongside Faith Ikidi, Josephine Chukwunonye and Ngozi Ebere.
Both teams once met a the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Germany which France won by a lone goal.
kick-off time is 8pm.
Falcons starting XI:Goalkeeper: Chiamaka Nnadozie
Defenders: Osi Ohale, Josephine Chukwunonye, Faith Ikidi, Ngozi Ebere
Midfielders: Rita Chikwelu, Ngozi Okobi
Forwards: Desire Oparanozie, Francisca Ordega, Anam Imo, Esther Sunday