Your response was on point.
You know, you always have trolls that come here and spew a lot of arrant nonsense, especially when our ladies lose a nail biter, like this one against the reigning World Champions!
Immature, uniformed people who just want to be heard, in spite of continuously making illogical sense.
Please, let them have their 2 secs of fame. They will disappear as fast as they came here shortly.

skallion7:
plays better football, no wonder they're at the olympics

She has an opportunity to develop at her current club in order that she be deemed good enough to play for the SF. Right now, she is not there. Let her develop without the added pressure of playing at the SF level.

codemaniacs:

Ajakaye is young...
so for her to make her mark in her professional career she needs to play for the Super Falcons...

Not true.
Maduka did not need to SE to make his move to Holland, where, through hard work, he excelled.
His stint with SE played little or no factor in his move from Watford to Udinese (where he was a bench warmer), until through his hard work and perseverance, he became the Udine #1 and became one of the better keepers in Serie A.

codemaniacs:

Maduka Okoye would have never made a mark in his career if he wasn't called up to the Super Eagles... and this is female football most countries around the world reserve their Female sports and leagues to their own citizens and to create jobs for their own women...

At the expense of who? Much better players?
That is a recipe for disaster. That is NOT how you build solid national teams.

codemaniacs:

Ajakaye, Sebastine, Gift Monday and Rinsola Babajide are players that should always be in the Super Falcons..

Let me get this straight...
This lady joined Nantes as a Div 2 team, was instrumental in getting them to Div 1 but then turns around, just days before the Div 1 league season kicks off and decides to rejoin her previous team who are still wallowing in Div 2? How on earth does this make any sense

If her decision was based on financial rewards, wouldn't joining the Saudi League make better sense? Looks to me she was scared of challenging herself and came to the conclusion that she simply wasn't good enough for Div 1.

BTW, seems you're the only one who refers to her as Naija's Wendie Renard. The Wendie Renard I know would never back away from a good challenge. This lady just did!
She definitely is NOT good enough for the challenges of international football. Good luck to her in her quest to be sub-par!

Deltamani:



She’s such an athletic defender, nicknamed Nigeria Wendie Renard. After announcing her departure from Nantes I was thinking she would sign with a Div 1 Clubside..

Anyway all the best, I hope this move to another D2 club won’t delay her invitation to the 🇳🇬 SuperFalcons team.

https://goduke.com/news/2024/2/5/womens-soccer-senegal-to-success-dieynaba-ndaws-story.aspx

Deltamani:
🆕✅ Dieynaba Ndaw played her first minutes under the colors of the Senegal national team against DR Congo



FT| After their 1-0 victory last Friday, Senegal again defeated DR Congo in the second leg of their Friendly game, this time the score was 2-0.

••• Fatoumata Baldé 41” and Nguenar Ndaiye 66” were the goalscorers.

Iffy’s selection makes perfect sense!
It’s all about VERSATILITY, and not a perfect fit.
Iffy can play on the wings (allowing Ajibade to play in the midfield), and can play in the midfield, not to mention her ability to play striker. She falls back to defend and understands the shape and setup of the team.
So, she is someone who maps well into the team.

Otu is too much of a one dimensional player - can only play as a central midfielder- either DM and very limited as an AM.

Also, you only get to pick from your list of initial alternates first.

Deltamani:
Camp Update ‼️

As a result of injury to Halimatu Ayinde, Coach Randy Waldrum has moved forward Ifeoma Onumonu to the 18-player squad while Regina Otu has been invited as alternate player.

Randy had initially invited Alani to a camp, alongside Abiodun, Imuran and Onyenezide about 2 yrs ago.
she couldnt make, due to an injury. He had always had an eye on her. As part of the alternates, he can see how she maps into the team during focused training sessions over the next 20+ days.
Ditto that for McLeans. He had previously walked away from Ihezuo, but she stepped up her game and is now back. Let's see how McLeans does.

lovewins:


I think Randy chose them. For Alani and the goalkeeper, I think after the last tussle they reached an agreement for him to invite 2 homebased players each roster.

You seem to have a penchant for misrepresenting the truth.
Please show me evidence that I stated that in my previous posts when she first came to light.
Its obvious you don't read responses before posting, because I never stated that the last time I saw her play was 'years ago'. This clearly is a figment of your imagination!
Get your facts in order, please! This is becoming embarrassing for someone like you.

mostob:
[b]You have been against the lady way before AWCON. [/b]It is really ok if you don't like her but [b]outrightly saying she is not good enough despite the fact that the last time you watched her was years ago [/b]is quite laughable. Maybe I she moved to the US, she will be good enough.

That's assuming she ups her game and performs at the level that warrants her being looked at in those leagues.
The problem with you folks is once someone is not as gong-hoo about a player you keep trying to sell as good, you accuse the person of 'not liking' her.
Fact: I don't give two hoots about any player. All I care about is if that person is good enough for our Super Falcons and who will enhance the team. That's all I care about. Case in point:
1. Roosa Ariyo - was banging goals in left and right but showed up at the Summer Challenge in Houston and was a complete bust. Never played for Nigeria since because she is not good enough!
2. Chinwendu Ihezuo - played in the Turkish Cup and in the Mexico series (pre-WWC) and was poor. Dropped from the team but was called by Randy to fill roster due to injuries in the Olympic Qualifiers against SA. Played her socks off and deserves to be on the squad.
3. Chidinma Okeke - Watched her play in US Summer series and was totally unimpressed. After a very long hiatus from team, she was invited to play in the Olympic qualifier against SA. Had a barnstorm of a game over the 2 legs. Solid performance and my WoM. She deserves a shot at the Olympic team.
4. Glory Ogbonna - Also watched her play in US Summer series and was hugely disappointed. Received a lot of flack about not liking her when it was obvious she wasn't good enough. She has been absent from the team for a long while now and has been playing in the substandard Turkish league, not being able to perform at more credible leagues.

I can go on and on...
Again, this is not personal! Its about who is good enough to make a positive impact and clearly, this lady is not.
So please, quit trying to sell us a bill of goods!

Deltamani:


Can you just come clean that you don’t like Macleans as a Player or maybe you have your personal grudge against her because I see no way that this Lady is a Bad Striker…

She has grown a lot as a Player, From Nigeria to Belarus down to Poland and now Russia.. The girl is on a rise she still have age on her side as she will be 25 this year.!

I believe if she was playing in the NWSL, France or Spain you won’t be talking her down.
https://youtube.com/shorts/ocCrVKYbmGg?si=qzQQ6j9Ep0JZOHck



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCv-ZtgtNM0?feature=shared

Convinient excuse, on your part.
Watched her play more times than you can possibly imagine.
From her stints in Belarus to Poland to the Russian league, as well as her cameo at the nations cup. Been there, done that.
Still does not change my opinion about her - not good enough.

Its easy to come across as a super star when playing against sub standard opposition in a less than optimal league.

mostob:
I can bet you have never watched that girl play before. What exactly do you mean by the day of power football has long gone? Why do you think Randy called Ihezuo out of the blues for that South Africa double header?
You have shown you didn't fancy that girl personally though so I was not expecting anything less from you.

You Nigerians are a funny lot...
The days of power football is long gone. The modern game is all about speed, slickness and finishing. That's why the likes of Salma Paralluelo, Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith, Maria Katoto, Rachel Daly and others are a hot commodity.
On the Nigerian front, the likes of Kanu, Ihezuo and Oshoala are thriving, while gra-gra players like Oparanozie, retired, and now her look alike - Macleans, are a thing of the past.
Again, speed of thought and pace, slickness and finishing.
Enough with this up selling of this lady, please!

Sunnyson8:



She’s giving that kind of Desire Oparanozie size, hope she gets to take her chance when called up again as she is that typical Nigerian top9 that can Finnish, bully her way through the defense.

Was Gusau really that dumb not to have considered it in the first place?
Afterall, Demehin was also injured on international duty for an even greater and more important cause - qualifying for the Olympics, and not some useless friendly game.

Deltamani:
Good point raised by former Super Falcons captain Desire Oparanozie. 👏

I think Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau will consider this and extend the same gesture to the ladies who have always made us proud, just like the men. 🇳🇬

Good move from Alhaji Gusau 🇳🇬

What do you guys think?

Based on her performance in training sessions during the 2022 WAFCON and her appearance against Botswana, it was obvious she wasn't up to scratch. Not sure what other 'opportunities' you were looking for.
You sold us on all the so called attributes for a No. 9 you listed below. But when it was time for her to perform on the big stage, she flubbed.

Deltamani:
This Performance in Poland🇵🇱 actually earned Macleans Chinonyerem a spot in the SuperFalcons 2022 WAFCON Squad and a big move to Lokomotive Moscow in Russia🇷🇺!

I feel Randy didn’t give her a good game time to prove herself..!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OirxmxBfdsQ?feature=shared

• She’s that Typical no.9 we’re Lacking Right now
• Jump Power and Heading Accuracy
• Positionally good
• She’s very physical
• Good Hold up play
• Very Quick, Shooting Power & Accuracy
• Deadly in front of goal (A shoot on site kind of no.9)
• Uses both feet’s effectively..

I detest that Barca coach, especially with how he was disrespectful to Oshoala and what she had done for Barca.
Wouldn't shed a tear if Barca loses across both legs (in fact, I will be elated!)

He will also likely fail in his next role, especially here in the US where he is supposedly coming.

Deltamani:


The truth is Barca Lack of a Proper no.9 also affected them, didn’t you see how Chelsea no.9 Ramirez was holding the ball, bulldozing her way through using pace and physicality.

She referred to a 'woman and mother, for that matter', which means it may not be a current player on the SF squad.
She seems to be looking for either attention or relevance. She since lost the 'respect' part, when she kept going on and on about being captain of the team, when it was clear the SF had since moved on.

Abegi, lets move away from the past and onto modern and more relevant issues.

Deltamani:
Who Mama Onome dah Follow Do Again??

You don’t stay where you’re no longer needed but you still haven’t announced your retirement from the National team, Why not retire Respectfully, Any insults she gets na she call for am cause it’s very obvious that this issue is coming from the SuperFalcons end..!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxUzBRHFsHM

An absolute disgrace! The level of incompetence at CAF is astounding!
This folly lies squarely at the feet of these two people:
1. Meskerem Tadesse Goshime, an Ethiopian and CAF Head of Women's football
2. Samson Adamu, a Nigerian and CAF Director of Competition and Events.
Two grossly incompetent people who need to be relieved of their jobs ASAP!

naptu2:
I started hearing complaints about this on the radio around November or December and yet it still hasn't been resolved.

Really nice game.
Could have had a hattrick, but was denied by the post in the 64th min.
She is planting a stake in the sand to be considered an SF winger

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wL6LDVD_BMI

BascoVanVeli:
Rofiat Imuran scored a brace vs Paris FC today

Chiamaka wasn't in goal oh

I watched the first leg in Lusaka and thought Zambia were the far better side, even though they lost at home.
Not surprised they pulled it off in Morocco.

Deltamani:


They Couldn’t play their usual Passing Football as the Zambians were full of running and throwing a lot of Physical challenges at them which did worked against them, they tried Competing but some of their players got injured and tired.. even Fatima Tagnaout became useless in the game..

I was pleasantly surprised how the likes of Okeke, Alozie and Ucheibe were able to match her stride for stride and in some cases, outpaced her on 50/50 balls.
Our defenders deserve more credit for their speed. Impressive.

carbonado:
...South Africa's modus operandi over the years is simple,kick to the flank,let thembi chase,that way they will catch the opposing team out of position,hence scoring from it. The thing is,this present Nigerian team is a lot younger that the team that went to WAFCON,hence they do catch up to the South Africans easily.

It was Thembi and Jermaine Seoposenwe up front, both of whom were effectively contained by the resolute SF defense.

daveP:
this was terrible from Ellis anyway. This didn't feel like home. I think with the respect of winning wafcon, this lone Thembi upfront against best defensive team in Africa that cause trouble in recently concluded WWC, is an insult to Nigeria. Hilarious as well.

Just Thembi. Aspa na u17 flamingoes dey backline.

Curious as to what you expected Pinnick to do?
Again, this was way before VAR

BascoVanVeli:


Pinnick was fighting to keep power at the time so he just looked the other way. That was the biggest robbery I've ever seen in a FIFA final. For it to just passover like nothing happened left a really sour taste in my mouth.

This is ridiculous!
Was Randy responsible for the decline of the SF? Or was it a culmination of years of neglect and a refusal to invest in the women's team by the football authorities? You want to conveniently blame Randy for the plight of the SF, when even a blind person would have seen the writing on the wall. Yet, these dumbass journalists give the authorities a free pass (pretty obvious they are on the take from the NFF).

As a journalist, you are free to use your platform (print or free or paid media) to criticize his performance as a coach, or lack thereof. Fact is that Randy Waldrum never stopped you from doing that.
But typical of Nigerians journalist (who always think they know it all), they want to come into his personal social media platform (his own personal space) and continue with the abuse and criticism. Yet, when he rightly decides he has had enough of all your baseless nonsense, you decide to b!tch and whine when he blocks off your negative BS? Seriously?
Next you will say that these so called journalist should be allowed to come into his home to criticize him.

Abeg, give us a break!

mostob:
It is normal to criticize if you're not doing well. Super Falcons is a big brand in Africa and it is a shame to see the current state of the team.

If the criticisms are performance related, I see nothing wrong. Why blocking journalists?

It’s really funny (actually really sad) how some Nigerians think, that’s if they even think at all.

Is goalkeeping not an integral part of a team’s defensive setup?
Has there not been a significant decline on the shots on goal faced by Nnadozie since the implementation of this defensive strategy?
Do you think Nnadozie wouldn’t be thankful to her defense and team for enabling the shutouts she has had? Or does this fellow think it’s just all her?

JohnBullMySon:


Normally dem suppose slap you for mouth and eye for this kind of foolish comment.

Wasn't Nnadozie the keeper when we were conceding goals in France 2019? And mind you she was already extremely good then.

Not just clowns, Moronic clowns.
It’s okay for them to go around saying disrespectful and hurtful things, calling him a NUGA coach and wanting to pad his CV (even though he is getting peanuts from Nigeria compared to what he had brought to the table) BUT when he rattles their cages a tiny bit, they all come out scampering like the lil’ b!tches they truly are.

Someone talked about developing a ‘thick skin’. The same one Iwobi was supposed to have also? Seriously?? RE, like every human being, has the right to block anyone who is not adding value to him, including naysayers who don’t even have the intelligence to admit when they got it wrong.

For me, his comments prove to me that he truly and genuinely cares about the SF and this project. He has to make them a world class team. Unfortunately, the world is full of arseholes that want nothing more but to derail the good work being done.

daveP:


They're clowns. Yeah. I'll say that. I've been observing the way most of them in the sport terrain moved since covid. Especially the crew that joined voice for local coaches and NPFL things. I didn't say Randy is all excellent. I joined to criticize that year too especially his substitutions

They are pissed at his reaction. Na Randy fall hand sha. Lol. Man overreacted and block the innocent ones join. That's too far. But we can't police how he'd react too. Jpes try o. Man barely addressed those talks.

So this is the Nincompoop RW was referring to? His name is Adepoju Tobi Samuel
What a loser.
https://twitter.com/OgaNlaMedia/status/1777801572816163024?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cJouufjphA

Still missing a true, out and out left back.
Okeke is a right footed player who doubles as a left back.

Deltamani:
With Chidinma Okeke Back to where she belongs
It’s clear now that the players in Defense now are…

1. Osinachi Ohale
2. Blessing Demehin
3. Ashleigh Plumptre
4. Michelle Alozie
5. Chidinma Okeke
6. Nicole Payne
7. Rofiat Imuran

Well, that is a great problem to have as a coach.
Hate to be you, Randy Waldrum

Deltamani:


Okeke is back in full, but where does she comes in?? Left or Right Back??

The Roaster for the Olympics is very very thin… If they stick to the 18, it’s going to be difficult for Randy to pick his 18players even though he knows them too well, everyone of them need to be on their toes! Stay fit and play well.

1. False. Nnadozie has been doing what she is supposed to do as the #1 keeper. The team, especially defense, has also being doing its job.

2. False. Go and watch the match again. As the home team with a few mins left in the match, SA upped its game (something they struggled to do all game long). At no point in time did the SF cede the midfield or any other area to SA during the game.

3. Heck Nah! Please stop trying to force players who are certainly NOT good enough and have a ways to go on our SF team. That girl is a greenhorn at this level and needs to grow. Let her be!

codemaniacs:


1. It's Nnadozie that has been saving the Super Falcons. If she gets injured who is as good as her

2. Another thing is SF needs another tall and fast Center Back so that Christy Ucheibe can play midfield because unlike the England match where SF controlled the midfield in this South Africa match S.F lost the midfield in the 2nd half.

3. Esther Onyinizidane needs to also be groomed and trained for national first team football.

Okay!
I will be the first to stand up and eat humble pie that's due.
I said Okeke wasn't impressive from the videos of her I saw playing in Japan. I called her sluggish and heavy and doubted her being invited. Boy - was I wrong. Very wrong!
She put in a masterclass performance over the two legs and most especially, today. She stood up to be counted as one of our warriors.
My Lady of the Match!

Deltamani:
Chidinma Okeke seems to have reinstalled herself into the SuperFalcon Squad, I fear for Rofiat Imuran to be sincere!

Chidinma Okeke gives you a lot of Options LB, RB and CB, she just need to improve in her Attacking side of the game and also play her way back to the top leagues in Europe!

Some Persons (psss...Akin DS) here did wrote her off though, that she was heavy this and that..! At least she proved everyone wrong that she can attain her usual level and better still get better.

And still!!!And Still!!!
Undefeated in 15 games.
That was a masterful, fantastic exhibition in world class defending.

That wiley old fox named Randy Waldrum - look how he made the SA team look very ordinary. That first half was just a beauty to behold.
Our Naija ladies are now the masters of defence!!

Deltamani:
Well deserved
15 games unbeaten is no small feat across all competitions

We will continue that run at the Olympic Games and more!