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Agree JohnBullMySon: |
A discussion about the upcoming 2023 Women's Reveleations Cup in Leon, Mexico https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGeKD6DGTr8 |
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. Deltamani: |
Nice attempt to shift the goalposts. ![]() 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: |
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: |
Unfortunately, the resurgence of Leicester might be a little too late. Hopefully, they will avoid relegation. isan: |
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: |
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: |
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: |
Unfortunately, some Nigerians live in la-la land. Not only can you not pay the current coaches you have currently contracted on time (both local and foreign), yet you want a 'quality coach'? The country is in economic shambles yet you all keep yelling for a 'world class' coach? You all need to wake up and face reality! You show pics of this Algerian coach watching domestic league games. For one, the Algerian local league for women is much more organized than the Nigerian one. Secondly, how many players in their National team ply their trade overseas compared to those playing in the domestic leagues? Considering that the bulk of the Nigerian WNT comprises of players overseas, does it make any sense for Randy to attend domestic matches, when you consider the rather poor quality of play and the fact that the real good ones are showcased in international competitions (U17, U20 and WAFU B) and the very best of them have already been given a look in? (Ogbonna Akudo, Tosin Demehin, Imuran, Abiodun, Onyenezide, Florish, etc)? We really need to be realistic here and stop casting aspirations into the sky. Nigerian female football has at least three or four times more talent plying their trade overseas, than any other Nation in Africa! Let that sink in for a sec! Deltamani: |
Oshoala could easily have scored 20 goals now, if one considering the open goal headers she has missed. She needs to reach out to Osimhen and have him 'coach' her on heading fundamentals - she would be a world class striker IF she can finesse that part of her game. BascoVanVeli: |
Uchenna went to school here in the US, and has always wanted to come back here. Also, the NWSL, especially with the CBA agreement for equal pay they recently signed, has increased the compensation for women. I mean, Trinity Rodman was signed recently for $1.0 million, so the benchmark has been raised significantly for women. Hope she makes a significant impact and I expect more and more quality players from around the world to sign for the NWSL. Deltamani: |
Good for her! Now, can we focus on those who are relevant to the SF in this day and age? Deltamani: |
Seems her move to the Mexican League was a step towards coming back to the US and sign for an NWSL club. Kudos to her for a planned career move and hope she makes a solid impact at Racing Louisville. Deltamani: |
At who's expense? Oshoala? No thanks! She can continue to sit on the bench and possibly learn a thing or two about not being selfish. Deltamani: |
Her selection was a surprise, considering she really hasn't lit up the Chinese league. Realized it may have been a convenient selection, considering she supposedly moved to Rayadas Monterrey (even though she is not listed on the team's website and there is no news of her transfer to the club). Considering she is a like-for-like replacement for Uchenna Kanu, and hardly played last year in China due to their COVID issues, it will probably be a very tall order for her to make the final WC squad (UNLESS she blows up and dominates during this friendly tournament). Deltamani: |
The school year is not over yet. Fall semester is when they play for the NCAA tournament. Spring semester (now) is off season training, which is what she is doing now. It keeps the players fit all season long. Deltamani: |
The concern is really not the defense - the concern for me is the midfield (especially with Deltamani bringing up the issue of the red cards which most of us totally forgot about). The key problem is we will be short staffed in the defensive midfield position, which Halimatu Ayinde pretty much owns (and which we are also short on depth and alternate options), as well as a CM midfield position, which Rash Ajibade has owned (even though we do have alternates here). So, if Chrissy Ucheibe starts and has to be subbed (as she has a propensity to pick up niggling injuries during the game - Morocco and US matches come to mind), who replaces her ?(the depth question). Again, considering our first two games are against Australia and Canada respectively, we need depth in order for us to have a realistic chance of picking up a minimum of 2 points from both matches, which would enhance our chance of coming in at least 2nd in the group (very doable!). With 3rd place, you are likely to get one of the big guns which makes the round of 16 a very tall order! We definitely need a DM as a backup to the options to pick from in Halimatu's and Ajibade's absence. And in trying to think through Randy's recent selections, it made me realize that's probably why he might be taking a chance on Debbie Abiodun and putting her in the mix, especially with her just coming out of the U20WC. Schemerkhiz: |
Not personal, as I don't make the rules - I am simply using the language FIFA has adopted to describe the categories of 'straight red cards'. mostob: |
Unless the NFF appealed the Refs decision, both reds were a resultant of 'violent conduct', judging by the nature of fouls. Therefore the suspension is 3 consecutive games. Both ladies sat out the Zambia game, meaning they have 2 more games to serve. Since there are no FIFA sanctioned competitions or games lined up before the world cup, looks like both women will have to sit out our first 2 games. Deltamani: |
My bad (and thanks for the correction). The inclusion of Debbie Abiodun is based on her recent invitations for the high profile friendlies against the US and Japan, which she played and had a decent performance. Looks like she, alongside Demehin and Imuran are the 3 ex-U20 players being fast tracked into the SF. Whether or not she makes the final team is a different story. mostob: |
In answering your question, No. I think the list Randy released for the upcoming Women's Revelation Cup will pretty much make up the squad for the WWC. Three people who were not on the list and who will likely be considered are Nicole Payne, Debbie Ajibola and Gift Monday. Nicole has had more activity over the past year (National team and USC) - close to 20 games... Zogg has been injured for the most part. Realistically, I really don't see any 'outsider' (i.e. anyone who hasn't been a part of the team in the last year, of which Zogg is) making the final squad. Deltamani: |
I wouldn't write off Thailand so soon. They are a very descent side and will pose a handful for Cameroon. PDPGuy: |
Real sad, BUT one can understand her years of frustrations due to injuries, resulting in her inability to hit her full potential. Hope she is blessed with the best of health and healing - wish her all the very best! Deltamani: |
She did say she would continue to play until she is unable. I wouldn't bet on her retiring after the WC. Also, she can be 'repaid for her years of service' in a more befitting way, as opposed to her just sitting on the bench taking a valuable spot from someone else who is more deserving. Randy can add her to the coaching staff - that would make more sense! lovewins: |
I understand that, BUT... Her 'going' to the WC means you have to drop someone, and possibly a future prospect, to accommodate her and repay her for her years of service, which is sentimental. A more reasonable way would be to add her to the coaching staff instead of her taking up a valuable spot. This means a person like Gift Monday or Nicole Payne or anyone else who is more deserving and who can serve the team better, will be dropped. Deltamani: |
Actually, Chikwelu had a decent game yesterday vs. Barcelona (Oshoala had a hattrick - she looked the part, even though her finishing could be better). How Ebi, who hasn't kicked a ball in months made the cut is beyond me. If anything, and from a match fitness standpoint, Chikwelu is in much better shape than she is. Ebi should be excused and the younger Nicole Payne should have been chosen instead. Its a complete travesty that Ebi is on the squad. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQoU2NJiA50 Deltamani: |
Chiwendu Ihezuo celebrating https://twitter.com/i/status/1511364281861697540 lovewins: |
Double header, as in 2 games/day isan: |
What exactly has she done to warrant a spot on the team? Caicedo was a fully established player for the Colombian WNT before she played at the U17 and U20 tournaments. Onyenezide has been MIA since the U20 and really did not shine when invited to the SF by Randy - that's why she barely got any playing minutes during both the US and Japan games she was invited for. Her U20 teammate, Debbie Ajibola, who actually logged a lot of minutes during the US and Japan friendlies is not even being considered as an option and yet, you're talking of Onyenezide? I see her chances of making the final squad as 0%. daveP: |
This Margaret Belemu https://gsport.co.za/margaret-belemu-signs-for-shanghai-shengli/ Danielnino00: |
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Clubside Racing Louisville is finalizing a transfer to acquire Nigeria forward Uchenna Kanu from Tigres. Sources tell me the transfer fee would be $150K + incentives, a record for movement between the two leagues.