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Full time: Egypt 0-2 Nigeria

The Flamingoes maintain their 100% record and clean sheet, and advance to the fourth and final round.

Onyinyechi was on hand to watch Oshoala go against Wolfsburg

Randy Waldrum: Nigeria will be prepared to win
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Randy Waldrum says Nigeria will be 'prepared to win' all its group stage matches at the upcoming TotalEnergies Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

The draw for the 2022 WAFCON group stage took place in Rabat on Friday night, with the Super Falcons renewing their rivalry with South Africa, having been drawn together in Group C alongside Botswana and Burundi.

The Nigerians suffered a 1-0 defeat to Banyana Banyana at the group stage but bounce back to win the WAFCON for the ninth time in their history in 2018.

Despite bowing to South Africa in the Aisha Buhari Cup final last September, Waldrum will hope his side can go all the way again this time around, and he is looking forward to coming up against three teams with very distinctive qualities.

"Draws are always interesting and unpredictable. So we will focus on preparing for them all," Waldrum told CAFOnline.com after the draw.

"With this particular draw, our approach will be that of respecting our opponents and understanding that any opponent can win if we aren’t prepared to play."

WAFCON Groups
The defending champions subdued West African giants Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire 2-1 and 3-0 on aggregate respectively to qualify for the finals and keep alive their dream of a record 10th and fourth consecutive African crown.

While showing empathy to the Ghanaians and Ivorians, the American tactican admitted the qualification dates with the two teams offered good preparation for team ahead of the new 12-nation continental showpiece.

"It was unfortunate the way teams were matched up prior to WAFCON. Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire both are worthy of being in the World Cup. Seems to me, CAF would want it’s best teams representing Africa," the 64-year-old sympathised.

"Having said that, those games certainly helps our players in knowing what we are capable of, and re-emphasizing the strength of our team and the possibilities ahead."
The nine-time African champions began their preparations with a doubleheader against reigning Olympic winners Canada in April, with the Falcons suffering a 2-0 first leg loss before twice surrending the lead to draw 2-2 in the second tie.

Waldrum's side is looking a different set up from the team that lost to South Africa at the 2021 ABC tournament but he will be eager to face the 2018 finalists as he knows his side will enter the opening tie with a point to prove.

"We respect South Africa but we also know the situation the last time we played them." said the former Trinidad and Tobago coach.

"We will be ready and prepared to win just as we will be with all the teams in our group. Playing teams like the Olympic gold medalists Canada and playing well shows us the heights we are capable of achieving.

"We must remain focused and continue improving in some areas in order to become a world power which we are capable of achieving."

The first priority is obviously to qualify for the FIFA Women's World Cup. That has always been the objective for us.
Randy Waldrum
Nigeria won the a third in a row and record ninth title in Ghana 2018 and Waldrum will aim to guide the country to another title and a ninth berth to the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup to be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

"The first priority is obviously to qualify for the FIFA Women's World Cup. That has always been the objective for us." he added.

"This means we must have success in the group stage. We always want and expect to win whenever we step on the field, so our goal also will be to win the women's AFCON."

Nigeria will open their campaign against South Africa on July 4 at Prince Heritier Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat and take on Botswana three days later. They will then wrap up the group phase against debutants Burundi on July 10.

Schemerkhiz:


Didn't you watch the AWCON qualifying game against CIV?

Alozie was a major culprit at the Aisha Buhari Cup last year but she came back stronger...

They all plays in top league such as the WSL, NSWL, French League which is very Physically challenging too...

Note; Esther Okoronkwo is a very stubborn Player so exclude her from this your taught.. if you watch their league games against Lyon this season you would see how she gave tough defenders like Wendie Renard and Buchanan problems..

Ok

India 2022: Bankole Olowookere speaks on tough win against Egypt
1st May 2022

Coach of the Nigerian Under 17 (U-17) girls who doubled as the coach of Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership side, Naija Ratels, Bankole Olowookere after his side’s 0-2 win over Egypt which all but sealed a 0-6 aggregate passage into the final round (Fourth Round) of India 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.

“It was a bit tough for us due to the home support and the weather was a bit harsh than our expectations. It’s okay as the girls gave their best and earned a good result.

“The Egyptians have their pattern of play (style of play) and decided to come hard on us. We tried to avoid injuries and keep it calm with them in retrieving balls from them.” Said Bankole Olowookere after the game.

Goals from Opeyemi Ajakaye in the fifth minute and Amina Bello in the 14th minute sealed a 0-2 win for the young Nigerian side.

The team will face either South Africa or Ethiopia in the final round.

“We just need to seat and get in-depth knowledge about our next opponents like our previous matches and map out our strategies on them. The main aim is for us to qualify for the World Cup and we will surely do that by the grace of God.” He concluded.

Nigeria has only missed the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup once since the inception of the tournament.

This year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup will hold in India, from 11th – 30th October.

South Africa’s Desiree Ellis anticipates difficult Nigeria opener
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South Africa head coach Desiree Ellis is anticipating a difficult group stage contest when her side square off against Nigeria in the 2022 TotalEnergies Women's Africa Cup of Nations opening encounter in Rabat later in July.
The seven-time COSAFA Champions were drawn against the nine-time African champions in the group stage for the fifth time at the draw held in Rabat on Friday, with first time qualifiers Burundi and Botswana joining them in Group C.

In 2018, Banyana Banyana met Nigeria in the group stage, breaking their four-game winless group stage jinx with a 1-0 triumph in Cape Coast but later lost 4-3 on penalties to the West Africans in the final following a 0-0 draw in Accra.

""We will need a huge effort to get a positive result. The first game is the most important of any tournament and getting a positive result is very important but we know that it’s not going to be an easy game. Actually, it’s going to be a very difficult game.
Desiree Ellis on South Africa's opening match against Nigeria.""

Although, the South Africans revenged their 2018 title loss at the Aisha Buhari Cup, where they defeated the Super Falcons 4-2 to lift the crown, Ellis insists the upcoming group stage meeting will be a 'very difficult game'.

"Well we always knew the draw was not going to be easy. Nigeria, the defending champions and multiple winners always bring their A game and know what it takes to win," Ellis told CAFOnline.com.

"We have played them a few times in the group stages. They have raised their levels and we have to raise our levels even higher to get a positive result. The first game is the most important game and once again we need a positive result but it will take a huge effort.

"Anything that has come before is history but it has shown us what we are capable of and has given us confidence and belief. As I said earlier we have played them many times in the group stages and this will be no different especially with this being an opening group match which is similar to 2018.

"We will need a huge effort to get a positive result. The first game is the most important of any tournament and getting a positive result is very important but we know that it’s not going to be an easy game. Actually, it’s going to be a very difficult game."

Besides Nigeria, the four-time WAFCON finalists will also battle debutants and COSAFA rivals Botswana, who ruined their Tokyo 2020 dream but Ellis insists her side will not be seeking any revenge against the Mares.

Botswana from our COSAFA region and another debutants who we know a lot about, having played each other so many times," the two-time CAF Women's Coach of the Year remarked.

"We have not lost to them in 90 minutes in 10 meetings but we must not forget the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Qualifier where we failed to score in both matches and lost on a penalty shootout.

"We have already played them a few times after they cut short our quest to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games and have gotten good results. It’s never about revenge as it’s a totally different competition and game.

"It's just about the next game and or next competition. We know a lot of each other and the games have been very tight and I expect this one to be no different."

On Burundi, the former South Africa international admitted knowledge of the East Africans and has stated that she is looking forward to a good first ever tie.

"Burundi are one of the debutants but they not here by chance. We have not played them before but have seen them during the qualifiers and will have an opportunity during the tournament to see more of them as well," she noted.

In April, South Africa started their preparations with a high-profile friendly reigning European champions the Netherlands at The Hague, where they were thrashed 5-1 but Ellis took away some positive lessons from the humiliation.
"It was important that we test ourselves both mentally and physically and more so when our Hollywood Bets Super league had not started yet," she revealed.

We were duly tested and at this level the small margins matters. We could have been on equal times but we missed a penalty and a one-on-one chance almost immediately after that. It showed during the game there we were just not there yet but we improved in the second half.

"It was expected that we would be tire later in the game. There is nothing that beats match fitness and it was evident in certain moments but we will get better with players getting more and more game time."

In 2018, Ellis was named the substantive head coach guiding Banyana Banyana to their fourth WAFCON final and the Women's World Cup for the first time.

This time, the 59-year-old tactician will set her sights on breaking the African title jinx and also guarantee a second consecutive Women's World Cup berth.

"I have been there as a player and now as a coach and every time it’s very special. Confidence and belief are very important for us to reach our objectives," she admitted.

"This is what we as group worked towards and we are one of 12 out of a record of 44 entries and we are truly blessed to have qualified again.

"We have to bring our best to every game and if we don’t, then we won’t get the results and could be on your way home.

"Get a good start and take it game by game as you don’t want to lose focus of the task at hand. Our main target is to qualify for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup."
South Africa will begin title bid against Nigeria on July 4 at Prince Heritier Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat and take on Burundi three days later. They will go on end their group phase against COSAFA rivals Botswana on July 10.

Schemerkhiz:
South Africa’s Desiree Ellis anticipates difficult Nigeria opener
Nigeria South Africa ABC 5
South Africa head coach Desiree Ellis is anticipating a difficult group stage contest when her side square off against Nigeria in the 2022 TotalEnergies Women's Africa Cup of Nations opening encounter in Rabat later in July.
The seven-time COSAFA Champions were drawn against the nine-time African champions in the group stage for the fifth time at the draw held in Rabat on Friday, with first time qualifiers Burundi and Botswana joining them in Group C.

In 2018, Banyana Banyana met Nigeria in the group stage, breaking their four-game winless group stage jinx with a 1-0 triumph in Cape Coast but later lost 4-3 on penalties to the West Africans in the final following a 0-0 draw in Accra.

""We will need a huge effort to get a positive result. The first game is the most important of any tournament and getting a positive result is very important but we know that it’s not going to be an easy game. Actually, it’s going to be a very difficult game.
Desiree Ellis on South Africa's opening match against Nigeria.""

"We have played them a few times in the group stages. They have raised their levels and we have to raise our levels even higher to get a positive result. The first game is the most important game and once again we need a positive result but it will take a huge effort.

Besides Nigeria, the four-time WAFCON finalists will also battle debutants and COSAFA rivals Botswana, who ruined their Tokyo 2020 dream but Ellis insists her side will not be seeking any revenge against the Mares.

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...So they have been keeping tabs on us..lol, keep your family close, keep your enemy closer.

Nigeria will next face Ethiopia in final round of the #U17WWCQ for a place at the world cup finals in India. They lost 1-0 against South Africa but they go through with 3-1 aggregate.

hismail1:
Nigeria will next face Ethiopia in final round of the #U17WWCQ for a place at the world cup finals in India. They lost 1-0 against South Africa but they go through with 3-1 aggregate.

Ethiopia v Nigeria will be a cracker. But we will triumph God willing

solonnachi:


Ethiopia v Nigeria will be a cracker. But we will triumph God willing

Hopefully we will.

Gaëlle Enganamouit aspires to become the coach of the indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon!

After hailing Samuel Eto'o'o's excellent work at Fécafoot, the 2015 Ballon d'Or revealed his dream of becoming the coach of the indomitable Lionesses via the Afrique-InformTV media.

"I really want to congratulate big brother Samuel for what he has done and continues to do for local football since he became the head of Fécafoot, I think by 2025 Cameroonian football will be at a whole new level, also in more interesting than the championships Europeans; As far as Cameroonian football is concerned, I have the desire to coach the women's national team in order to bring all my expertise and know-how with the support of my former teammates and the Cameroonian public," said Ga Elle, the former captain of the Indomitable Lionesses.

Per this article, VAR will be used at the WAFCON
https://tdpelmedia.com/nigeria-patience-madu-attends-var-preparation-course-in-cairo?amp=1

Hopefully Francisca Ordega finds her form back prior to the WAFCON in Morocco, that her electrifying pace is coming back already…

8 League games
3 goals
2 Assists


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The Nigeria Women Football League has something under their sleeves for women’s football which they will unveil tomorrow.

So, ladies and gentlemen, keep your eyes wide open and ears on the ground for it. ��

#TheBigReveal #EmpoweringOurGame #WomensFootball

The NWFL PREMIERSHIP SUPER SIX OFFICIAL DRAWS CEREMONY AND PRESS CONFERENCE ON GOING AT THE LAGOS MARRIOT HOTEL.

The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Have Officially Signed And Announced A Partnership Deal With Tulcan Energy Resources Limited Ahead Of The 2022 NWFL Premiership Super 6.

https:///YjTqtVAqbD

New Level for Women's Football in Nigeria!

TULCAN ENERGY has partnered with @TheNWFL to kit all SIX TEAMS for the Super 6 slated for Benin, Edo State.

Date is 12 - 16, May 2022.

Winner will represent Nigeria at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League.

Benin, here we come!



https://twitter.com/Kindwale101/status/1521445762177056769?t=4WiHADQeH9AkCI9PvmeVxw&s=08

Super Falcons captain is clubless and we are a few weeks to AWCON, but the media and fans are calm. Super Eagles have the largest media and fans' attention. Other national teams and League football doesn't matter.

Schemerkhiz:
Super Falcons captain is clubless and we are a few weeks to AWCON, but the media and fans are calm. Super Eagles have the largest media and fans' attention. Other national teams and League football doesn't matter.

Let her start with Rivers Angels for the time being if they are on session.

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Just watch this goal by Vicky Lopez
Nobody goes close...
The Future Woman Messi........
She possess so much qualities of Legendary Brazil Marta Viera da Silva...


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Superfalcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie nominated for the Goalkeeper of the Year in the French Women Football League

Please Click on the link and vote for her �

I hope waldrum bench her until at least world cup ticket has been secured , Ohale and plumptre can start

Schemerkhiz:
Super Falcons captain is clubless and we are a few weeks to AWCON, but the media and fans are calm. Super Eagles have the largest media and fans' attention. Other national teams and League football doesn't matter.

Schemerkhiz:
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Superfalcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie nominated for the Goalkeeper of the Year in the French Women Football League

Please Click on the link and vote for her �

She's currently. at 17% of the votes, 4th place, I think a thread that can be pushed to Frontpage would help her in that regard.

dkay51:

She's currently. at 17% of the votes, 4th place, I think a thread that can be pushed to Frontpage would help her in that regard.

Done

Meizhuo Hakka FC Striker Chinwendu Veronica Ihezuo

Superfalcons Chinese Plug...

Please forget this lady - she underwhelms everytime she plays for Nigeria.
That's why she fell out of Waldrum's plans after she put up a very poor display during the Turkish invitational.
Time to focus on more exciting prospects.

Schemerkhiz:
Meizhuo Hakka FC Striker Chinwendu Veronica Ihezuo