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Sports › Re: 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.
Sports › Re: 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
Sports › Re: 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..
Sports › Re: 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?
Sports › Re: 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 😂😂😂
Sports › Re: 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
Sports › Re: 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…
Sports › Re: 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.
Sports › Re: 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…
Sports › Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 9:28pm On Feb 11, 2023
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:
Quality Coaching matters, Talent without good guidance won’t yield anything…. With Nnadozie, Oshoala, Okoronkwo, Ucheibe, Ajibade, Payne and Co will still couldn’t get a Quality Coach to Lead them..
Sports › Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 5:10pm On Feb 03, 2023
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:
Asisat Oshoala vs Valencia highlights



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5DmNKYiBKY
Sports › Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 5:04pm On Feb 03, 2023
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:
Yeah she do like it there in USA but again the NWSL is now paying well and as it stands the NWSL is still rated as the best League in the World especially with their National Team Performance.…

England WSL, France League1, Germany Fraun Bundesliga, Spain Liga1, Swedish Damallskevskan are all top Leagues…
Sports › Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 11:39pm On Feb 01, 2023
Good for her!
Now, can we focus on those who are relevant to the SF in this day and age?
Deltamani:
Nigerian Veteran defender Faith Ikidi has signed for another year with Piteå IF, her 13th season with Pitea IF..

The 35yrs old remain Superfalcons most versatile defender and Best Left Back ever..
Sports › Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 9:16pm On Feb 01, 2023
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:
NWSL smiley 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.
Sports › Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 9:14pm On Feb 01, 2023
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:
Is not easy for her right now, the Cup Competition that Barca have been kicked out is literally affecting her.. Maybe the Coach should give her more playing time..
Sports › Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 4:17pm On Jan 31, 2023
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:
Ihezuo have been one of Nigeria standout player right from her U17 days but right now i can’t say she’s at the level we used to rate her but good enough for the Superfalcons… She already spent about or more than 3years in China.. At 25 she should be able to bring back that firepower we know her for in one of the Developing and hottest league in the North American region.. Most of the NCAA College graduates are already heading to Mexico 🇲🇽
Sports › Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 4:05pm On Jan 31, 2023
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:
Onyi Echegini back to training with Florida State University….
Wants to play additional year? 5th or just to keep fit against her Pro Move or Superfalcons..
Sports › Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 9:18pm On Jan 30, 2023
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:
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.
Sports › Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 9:06pm On Jan 30, 2023
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:
Violent Conduct? J don't think so. Just an African ref playing to the script.
Sports › Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 7:54pm On Jan 30, 2023
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:
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..
Sports › Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 7:42pm On Jan 30, 2023
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:
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.
Sports › Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 6:37pm On Jan 30, 2023
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:
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?
Sports › Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 4:30pm On Jan 30, 2023
I wouldn't write off Thailand so soon.
They are a very descent side and will pose a handful for Cameroon.
PDPGuy:
I’m predicting Chile and Cameroon to qualify for the World Cup.
Sports › Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 4:27pm On Jan 30, 2023
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:
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."
Sports › Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 5:09pm On Jan 26, 2023
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:
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.
Sports › Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 5:07pm On Jan 26, 2023
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:
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
Sports › Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 4:49pm On Jan 26, 2023
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:
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..
Sports › Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 3:04pm On Jan 26, 2023
Chiwendu Ihezuo celebrating
https://twitter.com/i/status/1511364281861697540
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.
Sports › Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 8:14pm On Jan 25, 2023
Double header, as in 2 games/day
isan:
i can only see 3 games
Sports › Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 4:31am On Jan 21, 2023
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:
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.
Sports › Re: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 11:02pm On Jan 19, 2023
This Margaret Belemu

https://gsport.co.za/margaret-belemu-signs-for-shanghai-shengli/

Danielnino00:
Which Margaret Belemu played in China?

You aren't getting your facts right...

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