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SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS:
That's even going too far up the hierarchy.
She is not even in the league of the following: Esther Onyenezide, Suliat Abideen, Peace Efih, Favor Emmanuel, Chioma Olise, or even Super Falcon-in-waiting, Ayooluwa Oke.
Sorry, but she has no business being in this squad. None, whatsoever.
dkay51:
A number of times, Ashleigh passes to her, runs ahead to receive the return but she's not able to and loses the ball and Ashleigh is caught out of position, we would have been punished if it were a lethal team.

So who would you say she is better than at the moment? Ucheibe? Toni Payne?? Echeginihuh

Let's be saying the truth abeg
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 4:58pm On Oct 24, 2025
Nothing to dog-walk, if you watched the pre-match conference comments by Nnadozie.
She did state that several of the Beninoise players ply their trade in the French Ligue 1 and are no pushovers.
lovewins:
Not a bad first half seeing we are ahead, but also not a great one. We should be dog-walking this Benin team. Good so far but not overly impressed.
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 4:57pm On Oct 24, 2025
I noticed that also... she has really lost a step or two.
Whatever happened to that Isah lady who had a few cameos in the WAFCON?
I thought she was impressive and potentially, one for the future.
lovewins:
Ohale has tried but I think it's time she takes a back seat. I'll rather play Ucheibe in defence Instead. She's been beated twice and it's obvious she's no match for that Benin Striker's pace.
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 4:55pm On Oct 24, 2025
Sorry, but I have to disagree with you.
Truth is she is WAY too lightweight.
I mean, how many times has she been bundled off the ball? She lacks any power in her shooting, which are mostly directionless.
She really is out of her league here as there is nothing really exciting about her game. .
Bascovanveli2:
Quìt the cap. She is having a great debut. Combining well with Ashleigh and She bas created a number of opportunities
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 4:51pm On Oct 24, 2025
Oh wow!
Benin just hit the post, off the parry of a shot deflected by Nnadozie. Great save!
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 4:50pm On Oct 24, 2025
The broadcaster was busy showing a replay of a foul when Esther Okoronkwo scored the second goal.
Nice assist by Abiodun.
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 2:52pm On Oct 22, 2025
It might be a stretch for Okoronkwo to win the W-APOY, considering the exploits of the others you listed.
Not to mention the fact that Ajibade won the WAFCON player of the tournament, even though really didn't do anything else at club level.
Okoronkwo, on the other hand, had been excelling in the Canadian league.
It's a tough one to guess who will win it.
Deltamani:
You’re sounding as if Nigeria can’t win awards or tournaments just because it’s hosted in Morocco..!

Football all round Club and Country
Esther Okoronkwo is no.1 in Africa right now…

In terms of club alone then Temwa Chawinga is no.1
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 2:47pm On Oct 22, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd3VpPCvKvU?si=Aogk4j0YLrcAzgpe
Deltamani:
She debut for Portsmouth in the English Women's Cup against Brighton & Hove Albion FC in September 2025.

She had a great game, you can watch it on YouTube. But for now I will definitely pick her as 3rd choice for the Super Falcons considering the environment she’s in right now where there’s proper training and competition..
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 9:30pm On Oct 18, 2025
Thanks for the video creation.
I guess that should teach me not to watch Telemundo highlights when I am half asleep - I must have dozed off when she came on and it is obvious that she had a good game and complimented her team quite well.
Ayooluwa Oke was quite impressive with her overall ball skills and looks like a decent prospect for the Super Falcons.
BascoVanVeli:
Chiwendu Ihezuo, Osinachi Ohale and Ayo Oke vs Orlando Pride @ AkinDS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dzy7oQL7lM?si=QnyNKPwPSepwdvw-
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 9:35pm On Oct 17, 2025
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 7:48pm On Oct 17, 2025
It's more that a 'belief' but a 'fact', implicitly corroborated by some of the players.
QueenJazz:
There is simply no rationale. Evidence of her doings are clear to see. It's sentiments that drive decision making when it comes to Nigerians. That's how it has always been.

Someone said on Twitter that Madugu's football philosophy is still not clear till now. And I still have this nagging belief that the Super Falcons excelled at the last WAFCON not because of Madugu but in spite of him.
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 12:46pm On Oct 17, 2025
Word!
lovewins:
It's just incompetence in full display that the WAFCON success seems to have clouded. How you have 4 NPFL players on the team when they haven't kicked a ball in months. Taiwo and Usani are not super falcons material, at least not yet and have no business in this team.

As is, we are in trouble should anything happen to Nnadozie cause these guys are too myopic to see how the need to get another competent goalkeeper is of utmost importance. Instead, they see it as a chance to bring home based players who by the way have been on break for months now onboard.
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 12:44pm On Oct 17, 2025
I will be surprised if Debbie Ajibade, Osi Ohale and Chiwendu Ihezuo are able to honor the invite. This is because they will be neck deep in the CONCACAF-W Champions league in session, as Washington Spirit and Pachuca made it to the next round, which is in the next couple of weeks.

On another note, kudos to Joy Omewa who finally made the team (about time!). A straight 'like-for-like' replacement for Iffy Onumonu who recently retired.

Pssst (side jist) ... looks like Toni Payne might be on the naughty list - heard there was a bust up between a player and the coaching staff, leading to that player blacklisted after the first game of the recent WAFCON. Most unfortunate, as Nigeria has a dark history of doing things like this.
lovewins:
Not surprising if you've listened to the coach speak. We'll see more homebased player inclusion as time go on.

The Monday Gift exclusion shows the WAFCON snub wasn't an oversight. Maybe he just doesn't fancy her as a player.
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 10:38pm On Oct 16, 2025
To be honest, watched the highlights around midnight and was feeling sleepy.
Will watch again and reassess.
BascoVanVeli:
I thought she did good last night.
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 4:58pm On Oct 16, 2025
Talked about her some time ago.
She came in during the 1st half, but based on the highlights I watched late last night, had a ho-hum game. I plan on watching the full 90 to assess her performance.
She is still young and can add some depth to the squad.
She played in the unders (17 and 20) for the US and yes, she is open to play for Nigeria, pending her switch.
BascoVanVeli:
American Nigerian 22 years old. Can play as a fullback and forward. Hopefully Osinachi and Chiwendu are working behind the scenes
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 5:25pm On Oct 04, 2025
Any word on Ayooluwa OKE , who plays for Pachuca in Mexico, alongside Chiwendu and Osi Ohale.
Real good attacking midfielder slash right back.
Tons of age grade experience in the US set up.
Deltamani:
Yeah… Joy Omewa deserves a look, golden boot winner this past season and already the top scorer this season..

For Edna Imade, she’s back to form after suffering a knock during preseason… Already 2 goals in 4 game this season.. the news is still thesame that she already in contact with Spain to play for them that’s why she’s on loan with Real Sociedad so as to stay for a year to complete the process before joining Bayern next season..
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 4:38pm On Oct 04, 2025
Not to mention her goal against Canada, the cheeky backheel. Brilliant!
Thanks for the memories, Iffy! 🙏🏾💕
Wishing you all the very best in your future endeavors, my Engineer 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
ekehopp2:
Ify Onumonu retires. congratulations kiddo. Thanks for the memories. You did good. 🇳🇬👍🏾

I remember these 2 goals fondly!

7 July 2022 Stade Moulay Hassan, Rabat, Morocco. Nigeria vs Botswana 2–0 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations
30 November 2024 Stade Raymond Kopa, Angers, France. Nigeria vs France 1–2 Friendly

SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 2:51pm On Oct 04, 2025
@Deltamani,

Now that Onumonu has officially retired from Professional football, now might be the time to integrate Joy Omewa into the squad.

Also, what is the status of Edna Imade?
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 10:54pm On Sep 28, 2025
Blistering hat trick by Gift Monday. Pretty much destroyed Alozie’s Houston Dash this afternoon in DC.
Seems to be playing with a lot more confidence and control now.
Cameo by Abiodun and Alozie



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01Q3ervD9Xc
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 1:39pm On Sep 23, 2025
Wasn't the #3 the one that Magudu took to WAFCON as a home based?
I see they are trying to recycle her through the system, as she was not particularly impressive during the WAFCON.

Also, the #10...I mean, how many times must this girl be recycled through the age grade teams? Between the U17s and the U20s, she must have done multiple tours of duty. Enough of this nonsense, please. She is not good enough and probably will never be.

Time to explore other more prospective options!
BascoVanVeli:
Falconets vs Rwanda

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lqsbz_blGMg
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 1:33pm On Sep 23, 2025
This kid is a warrior, no doubt.
Sorry, but why is she not a contender for WAPOY (Woman African Player of the year) again?
She most certainly deserves to be in the mix. Most definitely!
BascoVanVeli:
Deborah Abiodun vs Angel City

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHixXlVIbMU
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 11:39pm On Aug 26, 2025
Moji Ayodele, Goalie for New Jersey Institute of Tech NJIT (NCAA D1), who will become a senior next year and likely join the NWSL draft.
Most definitely, one to keep an eye on.
Good height, very agile and good command of her area. She seems to be a decent keeper and could definitely be in the mix for our Super Falcons.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHjHxZ2tQQY?si=G-w47Z3_TW4K1-jw
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 12:25pm On Aug 15, 2025
Looks like a done deal.
Congrats to her - solid club to move to, with Champions League action every year.

SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 5:52pm On Jul 30, 2025
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 5:31pm On Jul 28, 2025
Chiamaka Okechukwu is a forward who plays for San Diego Wave in the NWSL. She is not a midfielder and I don't think she is ready for the SF as yet. Perhaps after this season IF she gets more playing time.
GeneralDae:
Mercy Idoko of course. There’s also an attacking midfield youngster in the NWFL making waves. Can’t pin down her name now (I think it’s Okechuckwu) . I think she played in the last U20 World Cup for the super falconets.
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 5:28pm On Jul 28, 2025
And what exactly is your Zidane going to do? She would be clearly out of her league, as she does not have a defensive bone in her body. Ditto that for Moshood. Idoko is not half as good as Favour Emmanuel who should be the one to complement the current midfield. The SF needs players with the best lungs, who are pacy and can offer value upfront and in defense.
Neither of the players you mentioned offer this.

daveP:
Make they add Zidane and Idoko join for Midfield, it won't be a bad idea for Moshood too.
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 5:24pm On Jul 28, 2025
I think you are partially right.
Abiodun is a DM and it showed when Ayinde was removed and JOE came in. Abiodun locked down that midfield in the 2nd half and completely neutralized the Moroccan attack. I recall only 1 clear attempt on goal for the Morroccans in the second half.

Regarding Plumptre, Rinsola coming in pretty much put the left flank on lock down, as Rinsola is a very disciplined left winger who provides more end to end value and compliments Ashleigh better, than Ihezuo who is an out and out striker (as evidenced in the 2nd half).
The JOE and Rinsola substitutions were the turning point of the game and should have been done sooner.
GeneralDae:
There were two major problems in the first half:

First, no left winger in the attack.
Given the fact that Plumptre loves to go forward and track back quickly against the speedy/skillful Moroccan winger on her side, she needed support badly. Ihezuo tried to help but it’s not something she’s used to. She’s a center forward.

The second problem was that an Abiodun / Ayinde combination does not work that well for both. The Ayinde Ucheibe combo or Ayinde Echiejini/ Ijamilusi combo (depending on the formation) is much better. So either Abiodun or Ayinde had to be taken out.
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 12:13am On Jul 25, 2025
Yes, I did have it mixed up!
Esther with the assist.
My bad.
BascoVanVeli:
I think u have it mixed up. Esther passed Michelle the ball and she played it into the net. It was a basic pass but Michelle took her shot right after
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 10:52pm On Jul 24, 2025
Alozie's goal was recorded as unassisted.
Neither Esther nor Abiodun touched the ball.
yinkeys:
Plumptre hasn’t recorded an Assist
That ball got to Esther before Ihezuo
Esther has 5 assists if you include Alozie’s goal
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 8:32pm On Jul 22, 2025
It’s possible the WAFCON refs committee may recommend a red card and extended ban for Debbie, retroactively.
It’s been done before after review.
daveP:
I just saw the replay. It deserved red card. Red card naim that tackle be. It was reckless and ill timed. Gabriella wasn't even rushing to contend that ball when Debbie sweeped her leg off the ground. Naaahhhhh. That was super reckless mehn.
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 8:30pm On Jul 22, 2025
Replay shows it was Debbie - pink hair.
Samueltemi337:
Deborah or ihezuo?

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