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SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 8:15pm On Mar 06, 2023
Please.
Everyone knows Udoh has been angling for his wife (Mercy Akide) to get a SF coaching appointment.
Have zero respect for the guy
Deltamani:
COPIED From Mercy Akide Udoh Husband Page Mr Colin Udoh

After my reporting last week, I have now heard that @CoachWaldrum has been invited to come to Abuja to meet with @thenff leadership.
That should happen over the next couple of weeks. Also, coach wanted Desire Oparanozie in Mexico but didn’t happen due to travel logistics
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 3:11pm On Mar 06, 2023
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 4:57pm On Mar 03, 2023
Not true.
Okobi actually captained Nigeria in the 3rd place match against Zambia.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwwdhrNQ0Ls

Also, why isn't Plumptre taking free kicks? She's actually very good at them.
lovewins:
If I remember correctly, Okobi in her interview with team Nigeria said most of them declined when they were asked by Randy, after Onome got injured. I think it was a team's decision for Ajibade to take it. She's been on field captain since then.

The choice of Ajibade however is also suspect. She literally has little influence on the team. It's probably why they also went for her. She doesn't even have a click she rolls with, she's usually on her own.

You need a captain with influence on and off the pitch and if there's anyone who has that right now, it's got to be Oshoala or Oparanozie.
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS:
Dude, chill out. I am not in battle with you.
Even though we have philosophical differences about the several aspects of our Super Falcons, we all share the same expectation - that they fulfil their greatest potential.
And for the record, your videos are appreciated.
BascoVanVeli:
They say u find the most truths in jokes. I know sideways talk when I see and hear it and u have said something along this line before haven't you?
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 5:45pm On Mar 02, 2023
Never said you did.
Gosh, absolutely no sense of humor. cheesy cheesy
Peeeaaaaaccccccceeee!
BascoVanVeli:
Stop the cap. When have I ever put you on YouTubehuh That's just ridiculous to say. Even as a joke.
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 4:19pm On Mar 02, 2023
cheesy cheesy
If I talk now, a certain person here will accuse me of hating her and put me on his youtube...'Allllrrriggghhttt......'
cheesy cheesy
Deltamani:
God forbid Bad thing ooo😂😂😂
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS:
The dressing room problem was created by the NFF chieftains - Pinnick and others (Aisha Falode) who wanted to flex their muscles. Unfortunately, their lack of intelligence and deepthinking caused the divisions which was totally unnecessary.
lovewins:
It's sad, but it appears the coach has lost his dressing room. Challenges aren't just limited to players now but to his own backroom staff, especially the coaches from Nigeria.

If Randy wants to have any chance at success, then he has to take some tough decisions. He shouldn't wait for the NFF, they won't be the one to be held responsible if he fails in Australia.
Ajibade is just a field captain - grandma Onome is still the team captain
lovewins:
Ajibade has been acting team captain since the last game at WAFCON. If he can make that decision, why not reinstate Oshoala, consequences be damned, except the decision of Oshoala not being captain was his.
Its not about her role, but her unmerited presence on the squad is what the issue is. Its unfortunate we don't have any credible centerback that is worth considering and could be in the mix. May not be a bad idea to consider Nicole Payne as CB (or specifically as a sweeper), considering her pace and ball recovery skills or even Zogg (since she is a true centerback also).
lovewins:
As it is, Onome going to the world cup is more ceremonial than it is on merit, so he role in the team arguably should be minimal. Let Onome and the NFF know what your decision is, if they aren't comfortable they should sack you. If having Oshoala as Captain will remotely help the team perform better, just do it. Also worth mentioning is the fact that, majority of the girls have a great relationship with Asisat, especially new inclusions to the team.
He has always had his core coaches with which he has worked with all along. Ann Chiejine has been there from the start and I believe they have a good working relationship. Its when Pinnick decided to super impose Edwin Okon on him that all the ruckus began.
The coming of Dr. Terry is a breath of fresh air, as he offers more strategically than Okon who pretty offered nothing but his ego (as ex-coach), which wasn't going to fly with Waldrum.
lovewins:
He also needs to start carrying the Nigerian coaches along. He obviously can't do away with them, it is his responsibility to see how to make that relationship work. It is reportedly now affecting trainings and on-field decisions. He needs to get this sorted.
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 8:02pm On Mar 01, 2023
Then the Super Falcons need to borrow a leaf from the Super Eagles, as the likes of Christian Chukwu, Stephen Keshi and Sunday Oliseh were three captains who were some of the younger ones on the team. You don't have to be a 'senior' player to be captain. Its all about charisma and leadership qualities.
Deltamani:
Age aside, Leadership qualities aside, in most cases the Captain of the Superfalcons is always picked from among the Senior players not necessarily the oldest.. Look at from 2009 to 2013 Precious Dede was Captain, she along Perpetua Nkwocha, Stella Mbachu where the oldest members and players of the team.. 2014 to the early 2016, Evelyn Nwabuoku was Captain..
Then Florence Omagbemi came in 2016, Evelyn Nwabuoku got injured before the WAFCON and Rita Chikwelu was made captain, when Thomas Dennerby came in Rita Chikwelu was retained as Captain until some issues came up they had to create Co-Captains Onome and Rita.. more troubles resulted to Thomas Naming Desire Oparanozie as Captain going to the World Cup and Asisat Oshoala as Assistant..
With the exception of Ohale, all those you named will likely be retired and discarded from the team for younger, upcoming players. That process needs to be expedited ASAP in order for peace and stability to reign.
Deltamani:
But wait what happens to picking between Tochukwu Oluehi, Osinachi Ohale, Desire Oparanozie, Fransisca Ordega, Ngozi Okobi who are currently the top5 seniors in the team as Captain if you exclude Onome and Rita…
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 6:54pm On Mar 01, 2023
Root cause of all these issues started with the imbecilic decision to strip Oshoala of the captainship after the Buhari Cup.
The way and manner it was executed was not only unprofessional, but really dumb on the part of the NFF.
And then you give it to a 40 yr old Onome Ebi who should have since been discarded from the team? Plain daft!

As I have stated before, discard the team of the old guard and reinstate Oshoala ASAP as captain! The team has more young players than old, who look up to Oshoala because of her remarkable accomplishments in women's football globally. She is a huge inspiration to them. Yet, you want them to draw their inspiration from someone who is club-less and who should have been retired from the team? Not only that, someone who played bench warmer to much younger players during this concluded Revelations Cup in Mexico?
The abject stupidity of the decision makers at the NFF knows no bounds.

naptu2:
https://www.espn.co.uk/football/nigeria-ngaw/story/4889946/nigeria-in-chaos-ahead-of-world-cupwith-dressing-room-fractures-and-randy-waldrum-unease
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 12:15am On Feb 28, 2023
The only one of them that has the remotest chance of making it to the World Cup is Debbie Abiodun.
You can forget about the others.
Afolabi ? You can't be serious cheesy cheesy cheesy
codemaniacs:
Include Debbie Abiodun, Esther Onyenezide and afolabi.
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 5:28pm On Feb 24, 2023
With all due respect, who cares? Wetin consign agbero with overload?
I mean, how does their disarray negatively impact our beloved Super Falcons?? I begi!!

For all I care, make the French team get worse and continue to be in disarray. It benefits other countries as they will progress at their expense.
And while we are at it, ditto that for both the Spanish and Canadian teams.
Deltamani:
Diacre is toxic. No other explanation. Yet the FFF, as the Spanish Federation, do not respect women footballers!
Clearly things are very bad on the French team. I can’t believe that Diacre is still supported by their federation.
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 6:31pm On Feb 16, 2023
Please, don't bring that dullard Eguavoen into this conversation. Of what use is entertaining football and making every one 'happy', when the end result is a big fat failure? No county gets any medals for playing entertaining football.
Worst performance in an AFCON in 40 years and even worse, missing out on qualifying for a world cup, which should have been a slam dunk?
We were the only country of the 5 seeded teams not to make it to the World Cup.
Rohr put him at the door step of performing at the AFCON and qualifying for the World Cup. But Eguavoen had to find a way to bungle both.
That guy was beyond useless!
lovewins:
Blame Eguavon all you can, but the Super Eagles team that played at AFCON was the best we had seen in 2 years. The teams that struggled to string 5 passes together under The were suddenly playing together. Eguavon had his deficiencies technically, but everyone was sure happy to watch the Super Eagles again.
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 2:33pm On Feb 16, 2023
Don't think its just the midfield...
She does that on the wings also - always taking the unnecessary extra few touches or dribbles, instead of making a simple pass.
BascoVanVeli:
This happens almost every time she is put in the midfield. U are definitely right Mexico was there for the taking.
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 2:30pm On Feb 16, 2023
You beat me to it, as I was about to use much harsher language responding to that random and thoughtless guy...
isan:
shut up
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 1:15am On Feb 16, 2023
Always trying to do extra when it was totally unnecessary.
One of the absolute worst players on the pitch today. Disappointed in her play.
This was a very beatable Mexican team and they completely blew it.
BascoVanVeli:
Rasheedat Ajibade needs to keep things simple. She doesn't do this much at Atletico
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 1:01am On Feb 16, 2023
Absolutely no excuse losing to this Mexican team. None!
Extremely poor performance all around.

If Randy does not win the next two games, then its open season on him remaining as coach. This was a very painful performance to watch.
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 12:50am On Feb 16, 2023
Poor clearance by Chiamaka leads to Mexican goal.
Very poor play on her part.
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 10:53pm On Feb 15, 2023
Teams filed out - National Anthems being played
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 5:30pm On Feb 15, 2023
Actually, I am very okay with her missing this tournament, as she has nothing else to prove.
Its also more important that she stays healthy for the WWC, even if that means she misses out on friendlies. One cannot also dismiss the level of unwarranted abuse and disrespect from some sections of the media and fans as a possible contributing factor for her possibly staying away.
Its an opportunity for others invitees to step up and be seen.
lovewins:
This is how a sports platform described Oshoala's absence. Even the Super Falcons page kinda singled her out with the way they phrased it yesterday.

Who has correct info biko? Was she excused or did she refuse to show? Either way this isn't looking good for her.

One could also try to see it from Oshoala's angle (if she truly refused to show). The last 2 times she honoured the national team call she left with an injury that kept her away from her job for months. First was the Aisha Buhari tournament, second was the nation's cup.
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 5:23pm On Feb 15, 2023
I agree that the debate about who is better than who is rather premature and will not be drawn into it. What caught my attention was your emboldened comment below, which I will punt back to you...

Of all the foreign born and raised female footballers who played age grade for either England or the US, name one of them who received a call up to the Senior WNT? The answer is zero.

For the record:

Toni Payne - United States U17, U20 & U23
Iffy Onumonu - United States U23
Ashley Plumptre - England U15, U17, U20, U23

- Compare this with Rinsola Babajide - England U19, U20 (FIFA WWC Bronze Medalist), U23, England Senior WNT invitee.

And interestingly, pretty much those that played age grade WNT for US/England, who then switched to Nigeria, walked straight into the SF starting 11.

mostob:
Only once? I'm not sure she made the squad then. I'm not against her getting a spot in our talent bank. But to suddenly rating her above those who have been in the squad already because she changes allegiance is laughable.
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 4:21pm On Feb 15, 2023
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 10:17pm On Feb 14, 2023
Some recent highlights of her last month (Jan 2023)
Real Betis vs Atletico Madrid


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptQ7AkHoKdQ&t=421s

carbonado:
i have not seen much of Rinsola, however, i know Esther is a baller. i will like to see Rinsola play though.
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 8:15pm On Feb 14, 2023
Naija people sha!

I mean, why is everything a threat? Who said she is 'benching' anyone? Is there anything wrong in having a VAST pool of talented, quality footballers to draw from? If you haven't figured it out yet - that is the thin line between being a champion and constantly falling short.

We've got a lot of quality options - sure, until the key ones start going down with injuries then you realize how sparse you are and miss out on winning and making an impact. We all witnessed how injuries to Esther Okoronkwo and Oshoala pretty much torpedoed our winning a 10th WAFCON, YET, a player says they want to switch their allegiance to the Super Falcons and the response is 'go play for England instead' ? Really? Do you have any idea what it takes for some of these kids to make such a decision in their life? Yet you thumb your nose at her for summing up the courage to do so. And you really think these ladies don't read your comments and are influenced by such reactions? C'mon, man!

When the likes of Roosa and Zogg pledged their allegiance to the SF, did they displace anyone? However, the Nigerian coach knows that at any point, that player can be tapped to don on the GWG jersey (as opposed to wishing that we had them in our squad) because they are in our pool of committed players. We Nigerians really need to stop being myopic and think more deeply. That is the ONLY thing holding us back!
Deltamani:
Come come seat who out on the bench??
If she wanted to play for Nigeria she would have done that long ago, Please let her stick to her England..

We have got a lot of quality options already, the likes of Esther Okoronkwo, Uchenna Kanu needs more playing time
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 7:57pm On Feb 14, 2023
Agree
JohnBullMySon:
I believe it is best to have as many good players as possible. Female footballers can suddenly close their playing career, lose form or another thing.
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 3:20pm On Feb 14, 2023
A discussion about the upcoming 2023 Women's Reveleations Cup in Leon, Mexico

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGeKD6DGTr8
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 11:58pm On Feb 13, 2023
Perhaps, AFTER you man up and admit you posted a false narrative about Rofiat Imuran.

Besides, your request here is quite irrelevant to my response to your false narrative. Lastly, you're more than capable of doing the necessary research to seek the information you desire. wink
Deltamani:
Just put the number of games she had played this season here let see, Since joining Stade de Reims..
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 9:38pm On Feb 13, 2023
Nice attempt to shift the goalposts. cheesy
You have once again failed to prove that your initial statement (i.e., the one I disputed and referred to as patently false), has any element of accuracy to it.
Deltamani:
Not false, can you please show how many times she had made the Bench and have game time above 10 minutes since she join Stade de Reim?
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 8:43pm On Feb 13, 2023
I'll take this as your tacit acknowledgement that your comments about her, specifically "...Ramat (Rofiat) Imuran who hasn’t played a single competitive game since joining Stade de Reim in France and doesn’t even make match day team lists talk more of bench..." were patently false.
Deltamani:
She came in 90min… No offense that wasn’t enough for me to rate as a Cameo appearance 😂😂😂
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 4:22pm On Feb 13, 2023
Unfortunately, the resurgence of Leicester might be a little too late.
Hopefully, they will avoid relegation.
isan:
Plumptre was solid for 90 minutes as Leicester city beat Liverpool away from home
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS:
Please do more research before making statements like this, as your comments are patently false.
Dec 10, 2022 - Dijon vs Stade de Reims - Arkema D1 - Rofiat came in as a sub in that match.
Feb 04, 2023 - Guingamp vs Stade de Reims - Arkema D1 - Rofiat was on the bench but did not play the match.
In between, she seemed to have picked up a knock.
Next Stade de Reims game is Feb 25, 2023 at home to Paris FC (after the FIFA break).

Additional evidence:
Min 4:11 (Please tell us who the #25 person in black playing in the DFCO vs. SDR match is?)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSfohBOyUNI&t=253s

Deltamani:
By the way there are Young Bloods like Ramat Imuran who hasn’t played a single competitive game since joining Stade de Reim in France and doesn’t even make match day team lists talk more of bench, we have made excuses for them concerning their regular Training…
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 1:59am On Feb 12, 2023
How you could draw such an inference from what I stated is rather baffling.
I have no clue on what Randy's remunerations are, but I am pretty sure it's not as much as what this Algerian fellow and his colleague at Morocco are being paid. This is likely because of the form of his contract and what the NFF could afford to pay, based on their anemic budget.
Deltamani:
Concerning payment are you saying Randy receives as much as Super Eagles Coach? No wonder he’s more of a per time coach.
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 11:53pm On Feb 11, 2023
Not sure what you mean by 'quality coaching'. Dennerby's team selection for the WC was predictable, as the team could be said to pick itself and was pretty much a carry over from Okon's team, for the most part. Randy's team will be largely a younger, revamped one, in comparison to those managed by Dennerby/Okon.

The circumstances under which Dennerby won WAFCON were vastly different from what Randy faced, in terms of quality of opposition (the growth and advent of new super powers in Africa), state of the team (SF being infused with a ton of new and much younger players lacking WAFCON experience) and overall quality of play (faster, technical depth of players).

If Dennerby competed in this tournament, I very much doubt if he would have made it past the semi's into the finals.
Deltamani:
All I said was Quality Coaching matters…. And Randy isn’t one of such Coach..

Again is never going to be a bad idea to watch the Local league players here as per there's WAFU tournament also, or are you saying he will just come up with names of players once the tournament comes up… Or the Thomas Dennerby that watch the Local Leagues here and picked players did bad?

At least Thomas is even better than Randy Waldrum he has a WAFCON trophy to show for

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