BascoVanVeli:
The proof is there that CAF has robbed Rivers Angels. Even only gave 2 minutes for extra time if u want to believe that Nigeria is falling off that is on u.

BascoVanVeli:
Deborah Abiodun is playing possessed.

BascoVanVeli:
Perfect finish Koku

robosky02:



What proof are you talking

Why did you at least drew momolodi girls

Schemerkhiz:
Sad... Chance of Wining the Spanish League Golden Boots ruined by Injury

AkinDS:
Very proud of her. She exudes the passion and drive known with Nigeria women's football. Looks like she made captain too.
Just hope that Nigeria makes it to the U20WC and she showcases her superb skills AND gets picked up by a top club in Europe.

BascoVanVeli:


She is good enough to start for the super falcons. We don't have a midfielder has industrious as her.

solonnachi:
OBSERVATIONS FROM RIVER ANGELS GAMES
We really need to resurrect our women league. Nigeria is gradually declining in it dominance in women football.

Mary Ezenagu fall my hand in front of goal. She dribbles too much though she delivers the ball well but in front of goal, she was weak. She really needs to improve.

I thought we said Edwin Okon was good, what happened to him in this tourney?

CAF needs to start using VAR. River Angels were robbed in that Mamelodi Sundowns game.

Schemerkhiz:



This girl is really the Kind of Midfielder we want.. The Younger version of Rita Chikwelu back then in 2006-2010..

She's such a Workerholic, She would give Regina Otu a run for her Money very soon..

BascoVanVeli:


She is good enough to start for the super falcons. We don't have a midfielder has industrious as her.

Schemerkhiz:


She run tirelessly.. I think wearing the Captain band gave her more moral to play harder. I just pray we qualify for the U20 Women's World Cup so she can gain more experience before graduating to the Superfalcons..


Oluwatosin Demehin
Imuran Ramat
Abiodun Deborah
Precious Christopher
Damilola Koku... For the U20

AkinDS:
No, she is not.
Good enough to understudy the likes of Rita Chikwelu, Halimatu Ayinde and perhaps Regina Otu, yes.
She is barely 20. Let her grow before throwing her into the sea and forcing her to sink or swim.
She needs to play in the U20 WC and if she stands out (I'm sure she will), then groom her into the full team.
She is a smart, lovable and intelligent young lady and I am supremely confident she will do well, as she has the right temperament and mentality to succeed in Europe.
But baby steps first.

BascoVanVeli:

She just captained rivers angels in the biggest club competition on the continent that's grown enough for me. Regina Otu and Rita Chikwelu are not half as mobile as Deborah. Unless u are going to bring back Ayinde right now there is no one on that team offering what Deborah does. We have had younger players on the team so this cannot be an excuse.

BascoVanVeli:


She just captained rivers angels in the biggest club competition on the continent that's grown enough for me. Regina Otu and Rita Chikwelu are not half as mobile as Deborah. Unless u are going to bring back Ayinde right now there is no one on that team offering what Deborah does. We have had younger players on the team so this cannot be an excuse.

AkinDS:
Being captain is about leadership, not growth.
She needs to learn how to pass the ball better, read and anticipate plays better and be quicker on the ball. All these attributes come with playing with and learning from battle scarred veterans, like Halimatu, Chikwelu, Payne, Ajibade and others.
Like I stated earlier, we need to let her develop and not stunt her growth by rushing her into a role she is totally not prepared for. You will be setting her up for failure if you do that.

Besides, her primary focus now is the U20 WWC qualifier against Congo.

GeneralDae:

Exactly. The likes of Oparanozie, Orji, and Chikwelu were at their peak in women's football while at the U20 falconets category. This excuse of too young to play for the falcons is not a strong one in my opinion.

GeneralDae:

Exactly. The likes of Oparanozie, Orji, and Chikwelu were at their peak in women's football while at the U20 falconets category. This excuse of too young to play for the falcons is not a strong one in my opinion.

BascoVanVeli:


We have had younger players in the fold before. That excuse is very weak

BascoVanVeli:


Which one is growth and leadership? I am telling u that she put on that captain's band and became even more fantastic. Meaning she won't get swallowed by the big moments. She is ready to go.

Is it Chikwelu that passes perfectly Ayinde is coming back from injury so u can stop padding ur point with her name. None of Chikwelu, Ajibade and Payne can do the dirty work that Deborah does at the level she does.


Oshoala was a super falcon before her U20 heroics so I don't see why she can't do both. It is not like she plays 40 matches a season for her club.

AkinDS:
Two different things. It may help for you to understand the difference.
If your opinion is that neither Chikwelu nor Payne is capable of doing what Ajibola did in those matches, then hurray for you.
My assertion still stands.

BascoVanVeli:


I didn't ask u anything. I explained how wearing the band showed growth, stay with me.

Toni Payne is an attacking midfielder and Chikwelu has already been coming off the bench? We used Ajibade and Payne in the midfield and could barely get hold of the ball against Ghana. We have a player that not only can come close to their attacking ability but also be the ball winner the team needs. Seems like a win win to me.

AkinDS:
1. Like I stated earlier, it might behoove you to avail yourself on what Leadership and Growth mean, from a footballing perspective. You really seem to be conflating the two.
Being handed the captains band portrays leadership potential, not growth. Growth is the progression at becoming better in one's craft which translates into field generalship.

2. Regarding Payne and Ajibade struggling in the midfield against Ghana, that was because neither player was a defensive oriented player - both are forward leaning midfielders (AMs) and not DMs. So, the outcome was no surprise.

3. It could also be a lose-lose situation, if not properly managed. Abiodun is still on her growth curve and she is developing well, which is quite impressive. The biggest mistake that could be made is setting the young lady up for failure, by rushing her into a role she is a bit premature for.