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lovewins:
I personally tilt towards allowing a coach call a player of his choosing for the most part. While I am an advocate for using our best hands, I also think coaches should be allowed the liberty to chose whoever they think best cause they primarily bear the responsibility.

Randy is just like Gernot Rohr who would rather leverage on experienced players. See how long it took him to start Onyi. I won't even be surprised if Onyi doesn't start at the world cup. The only reason why I am advocating for Roosa to be given time is cause we have a goal scoring problem. We've scored just 3 goals in our last 8 games. We need a better finisher and Roosa offers that option

Deltamani:
Don’t think so, the Ladies haven’t been given that much time to play for the team talk more of being good enough…

I remember when a friend of mine who’s a top journalist here in 9ja asked me about Echegini, that why is Randy inviting her instead of Some other players… But after the Revelation Cup game in Mexico 🇲🇽 he was like Echegini is bomb even as a Collegiate…

My own is that Zogg and Roosa especially hasn’t been given much time…

Deltamani:
How you expect to see them play more when e be say na yeye Coach you get…

Anyway, the World Cup is near, they should possibly make the Provisional Squad.

Deltamani:
Nigerian 🇳🇬 and Vincenza Calcio Femminile 🇮🇹Striker Folakemi Rafiat Sule is doing something incredible in Italy 🇮🇹💪

What a great technique, what a beautiful goal. Good link up play, good turn, good dribbling and a fantastic last touch. What a talent!

20 Goals ⚽ scored so far this season.

Former Super Falcons Coach, Mabo Dies at 79
March 13, 2023 11:54 am
Former Super Falcons Coach, Mabo Dies at 79

The Nigeria’s football family has been thrown into mourning on Monday after news of the death of former Super Falcons coach, Ismaila Mabo.

The news of his death was confirmed by Mabo’s brother, Engr. Mansir Salihu Nakande in the early hours of Monday morning.

He said: “The death of our elder brother, Ismaila Mabo, has occurred in the early hours of this Monday, after a protracted illness.”

Funeral activities have commenced with prayers at the family house in Jos and the burial at the Zaria road burial ground, according to Muslim rites.

Recall that the late Ismaila Mabo was head coach of the Super Falcons at the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup, and was also in charge at the 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics.

He coached the Super Falcons to their best ever performance at the 1999 World Cup tournament when the team reached the quarterfinals.

In 1998, Mabo led the Super Falcons to their first ever African Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON) win, scoring 28 goals and conceding none to lift the maiden trophy.

He was also in charge when the Falcons successfully defended the AWCON title in South Africa in 2000.

The legendary coach was the captain of Mighty Jets Football Club of Jos, where he played as a central defender throughout his soccer career before venturing into coaching.

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naptu2:
Nil - nil in the Madrid derby.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEJ7uY3YQeg

lovewins:
The good thing though is that she's in that space. If she does well she can easily transfer to another program in the US, say Florida where Onyi is. Just do well and catch some attention, better programs will come for you.

Now Time For Zambian Football And Its Top Female Players

Forbes Africa
Published 3 months ago
By Forbes Africa

It is often said that women’s football will not develop and grow until teams are given more international fixtures to play, and Zambia’s Copper Queens are the shining example of this. One of their current stars is goal-scoring midfielder Ireen Lungu.

ZAMBIAN WOMEN’S FOOTBALL HAS SEEN A meteoric rise in the last 12 months, culminating in the country’s first-ever qualification for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup that will be staged in Australia and New Zealand.

The side is reaping the reward of their own hard work, but also the exposure they gained to the international stage when they managed to qualify for the Olympic Games held in Tokyo last year. It is often said that women’s football will not develop and grow until teams are given more international fixtures to play, and Zambia’s Copper Queens are the shining example of this. One of their current stars is goal-scoring midfielder Ireen

Lungu, who played every minute at the Olympics and followed that up by playing all six games as Zambia took the bronze medal at the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and in doing so qualified for the World Cup.

She paints a picture of a side who were fearful to play on the international stage, but have gained confidence with every outing they have had.

“The Olympics was where it started, that experience we had, and we carried that into the WAFCON and gained even more from that tournament,” Lungu tells FORBES AFRICA.

“We came up against some great players and that took our confidence to another level again.

“But the Olympics’ experience was tough. Many of us had never played against white people before, but after the first game, where we lost 10-3 to Netherlands, that actually boosted our confidence. It sounds strange, but it did.

“We could see the level and felt that we could go higher ourselves. In every game after that we improved and that

removed the fear we had from every player. It turned into a great tournament in terms of helping us to grow and improve.

“If I look at how we have progressed from before then, we sometimes struggled to display our best football but now we have a lot of players who have competed at the highest level.

“Everyone [back home] now wants to compete and be part of the national team, which makes for greater competition among players.”

That was not the only highlight for Zambian football. Lungu’s club Green Buffaloes recently qualified for the CAF Women’s Champions League in Morocco later this year, and in doing so beat current African champions Mamelodi Sundowns, who had a star-studded line-up.

It is yet more continental exposure for Zambian football.

“We were so happy to beat Mamelodi Sundowns, they are a good team with quality players compared to what our clubs have back in Zambia,” Lungu says. “That’s because in South Africa there are many sponsors [for women’s football] compared to what we have at home.

“That is starting to change, there is sponsorship coming in and now it is up to everyone to show that improvement and why corporates should invest in women’s football.”

Lungu says the changing face of the game in Zambia is pleasing, as is the multitude of opportunities offered to young girls compared to when she started out and was forced to play in boys’ teams.

Though she credits that for her rapid development.

“I started playing in 2007 when I was still in Primary School. I used to play with the boys there. There was no girls’ teams where I was staying back then so I was very used to playing with and against boys. That was my only choice,” she says.

“When there was the chance to play with girls, I actually found it very hard to do so because all I had known to that point was playing with boys. It was a big adjustment. I tried to find a better team with girls who knew how to play football. I found the standard too low.”

She also admits to the fact that, certainly 15 years ago, attitudes towards women playing the sport were not as they are today.

“It was quite tough because where we come from the parents don’t want to allow you to go and play [if you are
a girl], so it was very hard for me. But I had to stand up for myself and say, ‘this is what I want and nothing will stop me from playing’.

“I am where I am today because of determination and discipline. I am also a very hard-working player.”

She will hope a positive showing at the World Cup puts her in line for a contract abroad, and with it the chance to go fully professional as a footballer.

“That’s the thing now I am pushing for now. I don’t want to be in my country anymore, I want to go and play in new leagues. That is a big ambition of mine and something I have to work extra hard towards,” she says.

“I would like to go to any country as long as there is competition, but Spain looks like a good option. I want to compete with great players so that I can improve my own level.”

Danielnino00:
Zambia wey we normally thrash... Some people will say they have caught up with us in terms of women football development... How? What investment have they made? South Africa and Morocco are the only country in Africa I can point out as having serious development going on in women football,and that's naturally because both countries are close to being called developed countries.. I'm sure Egypt,Algeria and Tunisia are doing well too but the talent isn't much..Maybe because of the nature of their demographics..they obviously have the football infrastructure...

Deltamani:
If I can remember in 2021Season, Coach Florence Omagbemi finished with a record of 15 wins, 1 loss and 1 tie to finish the season as the champions in the CCL youth league. They scored 47 goals during league play.


Should I call her our Woman Pep Guardiola,

Guardiola did it with Barcelona from coaching their B team to becoming the main team Coach, Bayern Munich and now Manchester City.. It can happen.

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

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.

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?

BascoVanVeli:
Stop the cap. When have I ever put you on YouTube That's just ridiculous to say. Even as a joke.

Deltamani:
God forbid Bad thing ooo😂😂😂

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.

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.

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.

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.

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..

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…

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

codemaniacs:
Include Debbie Abiodun, Esther Onyenezide and afolabi.

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.

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.

BascoVanVeli:
This happens almost every time she is put in the midfield. U are definitely right Mexico was there for the taking.

isan:
shut up

BascoVanVeli:
Rasheedat Ajibade needs to keep things simple. She doesn't do this much at Atletico

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.

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.

mostob:
If she is that good, why then has she not get called up by England? I can bet you have not watched her play up to 3 times.

carbonado:
i have not seen much of Rinsola, however, i know Esther is a baller. i will like to see Rinsola play though.

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