Tomorrow's match kicks off at 3:30pm..

My prediction is Nigeria 5-1 Haiti. The Falconets need a bit of pace upfront, and they will be good to go.

France is comprehensively the best team in this competition. The rest are almost on the same level.

BascoVanVeli:
France is comprehensively the best team in this competition. The rest are almost on the same level.

You cant judge from first match. Nerves play a role. I think Nigeria will come good. We were defensively intelligent, which is something our youth teams usually lack.

Are Falconets over dependent on Ajibade?

August 8, 2018.

More often than not, when Rasheedat Ajibade scores, the Falconets win.

In the opening game of Group D of the 2018 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Saint Malo on Monday, the Nigeria team lost 1-0 to Germany, Ajibade was below her best.

There’s a chance for redemption with games against Haiti and China to follow in the tight Pool.

It took a little while for the FC Robo Queens skipper to hit her straps on Monday but once she did, the Falconets certainly reaped the benefits.

The hard-working yet classy attacker scored 10 goals in the qualifiers and chipped in some goals in the friendlies.

Obviously, Ajibade is not deployed as a central forward – as the Anam Imo – but her role out wide and cutting inside is enormously important as it fits in with the playmaking style of Bashirat Amoo, Peace Efih and Adebisi Saheed.

It would be unfair to label the Falconets a one-woman team, as there is plenty of quality floating about in the team, but it is hard to look past the reliance Christopher Danjuma’s team has on Ajibade.

Wait a minute! The team missed the services of Monday Gift who was suspended after accumulation of cards in the qualifiers. Could it be that she missed the influence of Chindinma Okeke who played as a central defender on Monday?

Let’s hope for Nigeria’s sake that Ajibade, who is as fit as a butcher’s dog, remains running on top of the ground and operating in her customary aggressive manner otherwise any hint of qualifying from Group D will soon be put to bed.

Gift gives Falconets timely boost

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Nigeria’s preparations for the U20 FIFA Women’s World Cup Group D matchday2 has been given a timely boost with Monday Gift putting herself in contention for selection against Haiti.

The news will be warmly welcomed by coach Christopher Danjuma who is desperate to have every player available following the narrow 1-0 loss to Germany in the Group opener on Monday.

Gift, who is on the books of FC Robo Queens missed the clash with the three-time champions due to accumulation of cards.

She took part in the team’s training sessions and looked sharp ahead of the make or mar game against Haiti.

A left footed dazzler, Gift will add power and mobility to the team’s chemistry if fielded in the second Group tie.

The Falconets will battle with their Haiti counterparts in Saint Malo on Thursday.

olapluto:

You cant judge from first match. Nerves play a role. I think Nigeria will come good. We were defensively intelligent, which is something our youth teams usually lack.

You are right we have a very football smart set of players. They just need to chuck it sometimes and go for the long balls because Anam seems like an handfull and teams won't always let you build from the back.

Schemerkhiz:
Are Falconets over dependent on Ajibade?

August 8, 2018.

More often than not, when Rasheedat Ajibade scores, the Falconets win.

In the opening game of Group D of the 2018 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Saint Malo on Monday, the Nigeria team lost 1-0 to Germany, Ajibade was below her best.

There’s a chance for redemption with games against Haiti and China to follow in the tight Pool.

It took a little while for the FC Robo Queens skipper to hit her straps on Monday but once she did, the Falconets certainly reaped the benefits.

The hard-working yet classy attacker scored 10 goals in the qualifiers and chipped in some goals in the friendlies.

Obviously, Ajibade is not deployed as a central forward – as the Anam Imo – but her role out wide and cutting inside is enormously important as it fits in with the playmaking style of Bashirat Amoo, Peace Efih and Adebisi Saheed.

It would be unfair to label the Falconets a one-woman team, as there is plenty of quality floating about in the team, but it is hard to look past the reliance Christopher Danjuma’s team has on Ajibade.

Wait a minute! The team missed the services of Monday Gift who was suspended after accumulation of cards in the qualifiers. Could it be that she missed the influence of Chindinma Okeke who played as a central defender on Monday?

Let’s hope for Nigeria’s sake that Ajibade, who is as fit as a butcher’s dog, remains running on top of the ground and operating in her customary aggressive manner otherwise any hint of qualifying from Group D will soon be put to bed.

Gift Monday is not a defender. How could you insinuate such illogicality?

Duru1:


Gift Monday is not a defender. How could you insinuate such illogicality?

Read the bolded again, l mean the one you replied to. Only this time read it slowly, then thank me later.

When is the draw for the women AFCON?

BascoVanVeli:
France is comprehensively the best team in this competition. The rest are almost on the same level.

...Netherlands...is better o....England also look good...I wish we win tomorrow... however,those Haitians play good football and they are very quick...they will cause is some Trouble. Hope we rise up...

carbonado:
...Netherlands...is better o....England also look good...I wish we win tomorrow... however,those Haitians play good football and they are very quick...they will cause is some Trouble. Hope we rise up...

Well we can only find out in the end who really is the best but the French team have great players 1 to 11.
I agree that Haiti won't be a walk over, China really had to work to get that victory and they almost equalized at the death. Their defence on the other hand is ok but they can be exploited. We should not be shy of long balls tomorrow, not so much but enough to ensure that we are mixing up the play and not becoming too predictable. 4-0

Germany already 2-0 up. This is good for us. Offcourse we still need to beat Haiti by over 2-0.

Nigeria line up tweaked. Ajibade captains, 3 new players.

They are ready. Falconets will be the first team after super eagles to wear this jersey. Hope it brings good luck to them.
Source: Ruth David

Nigeria Superfalconet Line Up against Haiti

Ajibade’s penalty makes it 1-0 to Nigeria

Tbh I'm not sure the best team won but we'll take it anyhow.

Phew....only just. Draw China and we're through.

BascoVanVeli:
Tbh I'm not sure the best team won but we'll take it anyhow.

Experience won it for us. The coach is unimpressive. We will beat China

olapluto:

Experience won it for us. The coach is unimpressive. We will beat China

Experience and our keeper. Best in the tournament IMO.

I would pack the bus honestly.

Not impressive at all.

BascoVanVeli:


Experience and our keeper. Best in the tournament IMO.

I would pack the bus honestly.

Best tactics for this team is long balls upfield. Without good midfielders, it is better to bypass midfield.. Ajibade and Imo can cause problems upfront.

olapluto:

Best tactics for this team is long balls upfield. Without good midfielders, it is better to bypass midfield.. Ajibade and Imo can cause problems upfront.

IMO the midfielders are ok but I just feel that we take too long dressing the ball. The girls want to play like Barcelona but that has never been our philosophy, u have to play to ur strengths.

Woman of the match Chiamaka Nnadozie.

BascoVanVeli:


IMO the midfielders are ok but I just feel that we take too long dressing the ball. The girls want to play like Barcelona but that has never been our philosophy, u have to play to ur strengths.

Yes, it’s the same thing I noticed. When one touch is needed, they take 2 or 3 touches. And those extra touches allow our opponents to quickly regroup and close out the space between midfield and attack.

PDPGuy:

Yes, it’s the same thing I noticed. When one touch is needed, they take 2 or 3 touches. And those extra touches allow our opponents to quickly regroup and close out the space between midfield and attack.

Abi just clear the dang ball.

I want every female referee in the world to watch Brazil vs Korea DPR. The girls are allowed to be tough and strong the ref is letting them play football.

Can a draw against China qualify us for quarter final?

solonnachi:
Can a draw against China qualify us for quarter final?

Yes

solonnachi:
Can a draw against China qualify us for quarter final?

It is all we need.