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Schemerkhiz:
Nicole Payne opted out for personal reasons. BUT should be available for next Camp.

With the defenders listed for the tournament in Mexico, only the full back position is of major concern

Nicole Payne, Onyinyechi Zogg add up to those names will gives us the 7 defenders for the World Cup.

Onome Ebi, Osinachi Ohale, Ashleigh Plumptre, Blessing Demehin, Michelle Alozie, Nicole Payne, Glory Ogbonna or Onyi Zogg.

Tony Payne is a utility player in the team, so when counting our full backs she should always be spot on.

mostob:
Violent Conduct? J don't think so. Just an African ref playing to the script.

Deltamani:
If that Red card to Halimatu and Rash follows down till our first game at the World Cup

Our Midfield trios could be

Regina Otu
Christy Ucheibe
Ngozi Okobi….


Am seeing Randy Waldrum using Tony Payne as Left Especially once Ashleigh Pairs with Ohale at CB..

mostob:
Debbie Ajibola or Deborah Abiodun?
If you're referring to Deborah Abiodun, she still has a long way to go. Otu, Ucheibe and Ayinde are ahead of her right now. Very soon, she will be added to the gold but right now, the WC is too early for her.

Deltamani:
Really a sad one, the injuries were just too much for someone like her who started Pro Soccer few years ago… I just hope she’s able to recover and come back Next year..

Now that Patricia George is out, Does Onyi Zogg stands a Chance of going to the World Cup?

PDPGuy:
I’m predicting Chile and Cameroon to qualify for the World Cup.

Deltamani:
Super Falcons defender Patricia George has announced that she will take a year-long break from football.

She made the announcement following the termination of her contract by mutual consent with Turkish women club Fenerbahce as a measure to focus on rehabilitation.

"First, I would like to thank Fenerbahce for the opportunity. About a month ago we came to an agreement to part ways and allow me to do my rehab at home.

"With that being said I would like to let everyone know that I’ve decided to hang my soccer cleats up for at least this year and take a full break from playing soccer.

"It’s not a decision I made lightly but a decision that I know is right for me and my spirit. I haven’t fully decided if I will try to make a comeback next year but right now I’m following my heart and my heart is telling me to step away.

"Soccer has always been my identity so now I’m soul searching and finding myself outside of the game. Thank you everyone for all the support I've always appreciated all the love and positivity you guys send my way.

"Make sure to still stay tuned cause this is a new beginning and a start to a new me."

lovewins:
Onome will likely start from the bench. I sincerely do not see her starting games. Her going to the World Cup is largely ceremonial, a "reward" for her years of service to the team. She will definitely retire after that.

Ashleigh and Ohale are likely to be starters. I also agree that Tony Payne will likely serve as a fullback.

Deltamani:
Like what Lovewins have said Her going to the World Cup is largely ceremonial, a "reward" for her years of service to the team. She will definitely retire after that...

I don’t think she would even get much game time over there in Mexico as Osinachi Ohale, Ashleigh Plumptre the next pair at CB and younger Blessing Demehin and Akudo Ogbonna the other options

Deltamani:
What’s the need for Rita Chikwelu (35yrs by March) in the team when Halimatu Ayinde, Regina Otu and Christy Ucheibe are doing excellent job in the DM and CM position?

Again going by Age effectiveness and experience Ngozi Okobi (29yrs) is next in line, She should offer that experience let’s a younger prospect like Jennifer Onyi Echegini (21yrs) take that spot..

lovewins:
Head Coach Randy Waldrum has called up 23 players of Nigeria’s Super Falcons for next month’s Revelation Cup Tournament to be staged in Leon, Mexico City, among them Captain Onome Ebi, Spain-based forward Asisat Oshoala and long-time number one goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie.

isan:
i can only see 3 games

daveP:
Forget all these old school talk by nigerians about waiting for your time. Its nonsensical. Any list without Onyenezide is incomplete. We've always lacked 2nd half tempo in our last 4 WC during 2nd half. We've been consistent with that, especially as we don't have threat during the 65-85th mins. Esther can change all of that iMO. She should be going, especially as i see a Caicedo also going, bar injury.

Danielnino00:
Which Margaret Belemu played in China?

You aren't getting your facts right...

Deltamani:
Maybe he forgot that Desire Oparanozie was excluded because of Boarder restrictions..

Again Roosa Ariyo is pretty inform and should earn a spot in the Provisional list.. Again Onumonu all through last season was poor, her 2021 season was far far better, hopefully we should see a better Onumonu at the World Cup..

lovewins:
See what you did here

I can't remember any of the list where we had a special category for wingers. Not sure we have any in the last couple of years. You probably did that to accommodate Franny on your midfielders list.

Also, I doubt Randy will have these 3 at the same time, Onyi, Peach and Regina. That is also not likely.

lovewins:
I think you're forgetting that Oparanozie made the AFCON team, but only got excluded because of the China COVID restrictions. So, describing her chances as "tough" isn't correct in my opinion. I again reiterate that we'll likely have more strikers than midfielders, we just don't have the numbers to flood the midfield.

Finally, I am necessarily not making a case for Roosa or Zogg, but I believe Roosa at the very least has done well enough to be invited to the training camp and probably feature in some friendlies. The team still lacks someone clinical upfront as Onumonu hasn't exactly been at her best.

lovewins:
I think it all boils down to Randy's plan. Is game strategy will largely determine who should get picked and as what.

For instance, Tony Payne and Alozie will likely be listed as defenders so could make up part of the 7-8 defenders in the list.

Also, Ajibade could be listed as a midfielder or striker, again depending on Randy's plan. We traditionally do not have too many midfielders to pick from so that my be the position with the least persons in my opinion.

lovewins:
As for strikers, I sincerely think Randy should have a few more persons outside the regular make the next training camp, then decisions should be made from there. Outside those who made AFCON, I'll like to see the following as inclusions in the next training camp

Defence:
Patricia George
Onyiyechi Zogg ( not particularly sure of her fitness level)

Midfield:
Onyi Echegini

Attack:
Roosa Ariyo
Esther Okoronkwo
Oparanozie (I personally do not fancy an Oparanozie inclusion,but I also think it's fair for her to be given a chance to fight for a spot.)

July is a long time, injuries and all may set in, so we should factor that in.

Deltamani:
FIFA have refused to increase the number of players from 23 to 26 for this edition of the FIFA Women World Cup as they have done for the men last year..

3 Goalkeepers
7 Defenders
6 Midfielders
7 Attackers

Deltamani:
For me i will have to pick Ordega ahead of Gift.. Ordega is more of a Playmaker from the Flank.. An inform Ordega is unplayable, and she’s always one of our best Performer at major tournaments though her WAFCON performance was unacceptable..

How do you see this 7 forwards?

Desire Oparanozie
Asisat Oshoala
Ifeoma Onumonu
Esther Okoronkwo
Rasheedat Ajibade
Uchenna Kanu
Fransisca Ordega

Between Desire, Oshoala and Onumonu upfront as no.9 ( Oshoala can go to the flanks too depending on what Randy wants)
Esther & Kanu on the Left
Rash & Ordega on the Right

lovewins:
The national team job is a full time job. We can make exceptions for part time when the need arises, but we shouldn't in a bit to justify an anomaly make an exception the rule.

lovewins:
The problem isn't money, it never has been and it never will be. The problem is the mismanagement of what we already have. You'll be disgusted if the NFF makes her book public, and you'll see how much money go into frivolities. So crowdfunding won't solve this, it will also be mismanaged.
Management problem is the reason why the NFF can't brand the team enough to attract funding. Also, female team coaches usually do not earn much compared to the men. The highest paid women's team coach earns about £400k yearly, most top coaches earn significantly lower with the top coaches earning an average of $200k yearly. That is about 150M naira yearly to get the services of a top coach. Are we saying the most successful team in Africa can't earn that? This is small money compared to what some of the BBNaija celebrities get a endorsement deals. We just do not have the right people in the right places to get this done.

Deltamani:
Some of our people will come out and tell us that Randy Waldrum has improved the Super Falcons. Whenever I see these Praise Singing comments it makes me feel sad for the state of women's football. At WAFCON, Summer Series and US, CANADA and JAPAN, the team looked predictable. One route approach.....And you will come out and tell us the team has improved with this Oyinbo yoriyori.......The Super Falcons are no longer like before.....I just pray things turn better......All is not well

Deltamani:
Hmm, but since the results isn’t coming after over 2years what do you do?

Man After the WC Randy have to go..

lovewins:
Hmmmmmmm.

I sincerely this Waldrum's adventure with the Falcons end with the World Cup.

Deltamani:
Isabella Obaze sold in record deal

HB Køge has sold Isabella Obaze to an as yet unannounced foreign club. The transfer transition is carried out with immediate effect and brings in HB Køge Women's largest transfer sum ever.

"It has been a difficult decision to let Isabella go, because we would have liked to see her continue here at the club. But we also want to be fair to our players and let them go abroad when a good opportunity presents itself – and this is it for Isabella. She has done fantastically after joining as a reserve from Kolding and she has developed into an A-national team player in HB Køge. We are proud to have contributed to that," says HB Køge director Per Rud about the sale.

Isabella Obaze joined HB Køge on a free transfer in January 2021 and is therefore leaving the Swans after two years at the club. She made her debut for the Danish national team at the Algarve Cup in February 2022 and also managed to win two Danish championships and play UEFA Women's Champions League football during her time at the club.

"On all parameters, we see this as a success story. For the club, but of course first and foremost for Isabella, who has been a fantastic person and figurehead during her time here. Now the time has come for her to take on the next challenge in her career, and we feel we have shown timely care and are well prepared for her departure," says Per Rud.

With the sale, HB Køge's internal record for the largest transfer fee received for a female player is broken. Previously, the sale of Kaylan Marckese to Arsenal F.C. the most profitable for HB Køge Women, but that record is now taken over by Isabella Obaze's move abroad.

isan:
someone should tell waldrum she's not a left back