Super Falcons player banned for 3 matches for elbowing

Super Falcons player Ugo Njoku has been banned for three games for elbowing.

Njoku elbowed Sam Kerr of Australia during the 2-0 lost to Australia last week.

Though she was not given any card for the incident, a FIFA disciplinary committee announced the band after examining the video footage.

The 20-year-old will miss the crucial last Group game of the on-going FIFA Women's World Cup against USA

Super Falcons need at least a win to qualify for the next round.