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That is what most of these kids born and raised in diaspora go through - through no fault of theirs. They are never really accepted in those countries. Its extremely sad that Nigerians (primarily due to inferiority complex) do the same to them when they express an interest in representing Nigeria. These kids are unfortunate victims of circumstance - due to poor conditions in the homeland, Nigerians go overseas for a better life and end up in relationships that produce beautiful kids that no country wants.

Nigeria as a whole needs to rethink how we treat these kids - they have Nigerian blood running through their veins and will give their all for the country. We need to fight all these illiterates who keep denigrating them and make them feel welcome.

marvin906:
I was listening to eagles tracker interview with ashleigh plumptre and during their discussion, he made reference to a Belgium Nigerian girl playing for their under 17, who reached out to him on how she can play for Nigeria, he asked her why and her reply was that she never felt like she was part of them in the Belgium team, I think NFF she do more integrating foreign and home based in the the female teams falcons under 20 and so on

Nina Iyobosa Nijstad
Left footed player - Defender / Midfielder
SC Heerenveen, NED.

Schemerkhiz:
She's 19yrs
A Right Back born and based in Netherland....

Could possibly become a Superfalcon..

Rebound?
Someone that was invited to the England WNT camp twice, but opted not to go, because she was considering switching alliances?
Na wah for you Nigerians sha.

marvin906:
Am more interested in Vicky..
We are just a rebound to this one

I hope she is finally invited to play against Canada.
Can't understand why she has been left out by Randy

Schemerkhiz:
Roosa Ariyo with Real Betis team B in the Spanish Women Premier League Division 2

Have no doubt she will be a successful Nigerian export - she has worked hard and this is well deserved.
Any idea where she is headed?

Schemerkhiz:
Rivers Angels Vivian Ikechukwu jetted out of the country for greener pastures on Monday Night. The NWFL ambassador was excited as she spoke to tobexmedia.com at the airport.
" Hard work pays, I am so happy to be finally termed a foreign based professional. The player of the month award for Febuary is a parting gift for me from the NWFL , kindly give my GM Mrs Matilda Otuene the plaque for me".

Starts in half an hour.
Link to match was previously provided - see Senegal team video above

do4luv14:
isn't it today Falconets are playing. why is there no mention of it

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Yeah, we need to understand the pressure some of these kids go through, especially those who were raised overseas. Its really a tough decision for them, leaving the comfort of what you know for the unknown.

Not only that, she also went through a lot - from racist chants to being disrespected and not really enjoying playing Div 2 ball with Liverpool.
She had joined Brighton and Hove Albion on loan to play in the Women's premier league last year, only for Liverpool to pull the plug on that deal and pretty much terminate her contract with them. She was then picked up by Betis and seems to be settling in well.

Also, she was invited to the Three Lions camp last year and didn't go. I suspect she might be considering Nigeria more favorably than previous. Randy needs to reach out to her and sell his program to her. I think she might be open to the idea of becoming a Super Falcon, especially with Ashleigh joining.

Also, it may be a good idea for our ladies in Spain to reach out to her and help answer any questions/doubts she might have. I am optimistic that she will play for us. Fingers crossed.

Schemerkhiz:
It seems you just finished watching the whole game video i posted.. I approached her a year ago if am not mistaking, her yanga then was too much which made me lose interest in her.

I know she hasn't really gotten back to her usual self but by the time she finds her feet at Betis, I bet should would definitely be unplayable..

She really gave the Sevilla FC right back a tough time, which made Tony Payne to play more defensively, Payne had to cover more for their right back.. it's good am beginning to Like her back because she's really an excellent Player with her style of Play Asisat Oshoala or anyone who will be playing the top9 will definitely enjoy Scoring cause her crosses into the box look so dangerous just like the way Lieke Marten and Graham Hansen does it at Barcelona Femenino...

Terrible Mistake. Poor Roosa.
Can't she be loaned out to a team outside of Spain in order that she can be match fit? This season is almost over anyway and pre-season would start soon.
Not only are Real Betis hurt by this, but also Nigeria.

Schemerkhiz:
Roosa Ariyo is fine and fit... Here's the reason she can't play any league games this season for Real Betis..

Precisely, the number of games played with UDG Tenerife are what prevents it from being aligned with Betis in the remainder of the campaign in the First Division . This is specified in article 126 of the General Regulations : "When the team of origin and destination are assigned to the same division and, where appropriate, group, those footballers who have been lined up in the original for eight or more official matches of any kind, regardless of the time of the same ". And furthermore, it indicates: "The spirit of this rule cannot be eluded by registration in dependent teams or subsidiary clubs for their alignment in superiors or sponsors ". Therefore, Roosa Ariyo could not have a record of the subsidiary to later play in the first team.

Important slip of the Verdiblanca sports management that will not be able to count on one of its reinforcements in the winter market in the league, at least until next season.

Dear Schemerkhiz,
Is that supposed to be a trick question? ABSOLUTELY!
I am glad that you are now starting to see what I had been saying about her all this while. To me, she would absolutely walk into the SF and own that left flank. She checks ALL the boxes:

Pace to burn. Check.
Crossing the ball. Check.
Ball Control & Skills. Check.
Tactical Intelligence. Check.
On and off the ball play. Check.
Physical strength. Check.

For me, Rinsola is one of three remaining pieces of the SF jigsaw puzzle - the other two are the Vicky Lopez kid and Debbie Ajibola (provided Nigeria make it and have a good run at the U20WWC).

The scary thing is that's not the best game I have seen her play. She can play better than that. Her physical play will help take some pressure off Oshoala, who will profit immensely from those wicked passes Rinsola can deliver. She could also be lethal with her freekicks. Loved the way she controlled her play during the game - she knew when to explode with pace and when to deliver excellent one touch passes. She made Toni Payne (who is an excellent player in her own right) look MIA on the right flank - Toni had to defend most of the time because Rinsola took the Seville RB to the cleaners.

Imagine, if you can, our SF left flank with LB - Patty George, LCB - Ashleigh Plumptre, LCM - Ajibade or Payne or Vicky and LW - Rinsola Babajide. They will destroy any team on the continent. Any!

Rinsola is not a 'nice to have' on our SF team. She is a 'Must have'.

Schemerkhiz:
Do we still need Rinsola Babajide??

She's full of running and a wicked Left foot that could cause havock for any defense..
Her wing play were superb.

I had the opportunity of watching their Derby game against Sevilla FC this past weekend, she was exceptional alongside Ghanian Forward Grace Asentewa...

Infact all the African Ladies involved in the game performed so well

Tony Payne..... Nigeria
Rinsola Babajide.... England/Nigeria
Grace Asentewa.... Ghana
Dorine.... Equatorial Guinea

You've brought this young lady's name up severally and I have tried watching the few videos online of her.
Honestly, not particularly impressed as I am not sure what value she can bring to the team, considering she currently plays for a weak Polish league and it seems she has been there for a few years and has not had any upward mobility since (i.e. moving to a more competitive league). One also has to consider the fact that even though she attended the Abuja camp, it seems she really didn't impress the coaching staff - that in itself is very telling.

Schemerkhiz:
Maclean's Chinonyerem and many more..

You're analysis is spot on, even though I would have scored them slightly differently.

Cameroon has not refreshed their team in quite a while, and the fact that Ghana took them to the cleaners during the ABC Tourney proved that. I think they may no longer be as strong as they once were. Will score them a 5/10.

Morocco could be one of those 'sleeper' teams, meaning no one rates them as a threat and they sneak their way into the final. They are the hosts and would really prepare for this tournament. They could be a dangerous side to a team not taking them seriously. They did well in the ABC and also the Women's CL. I will rate them a 7/10.

Zambia is a 2 player team and will agree with your score.

South Africa is a tricky one for me. Yes, they played well in the ABC but I feel they were 'advantaged' by Nigeria's foolish overconfidence, as well as our very poor start to the game. Yes, their winning the Women's CL will be a big boost for them, BUT I still feel they will not be able to handle Nigeria's firepower. The pace in the Nigerian squad now is second to none on the continent. Bare in mind that several of our key young players actually missed the ABC and Nigeria has since gone through a major refresh since then, with several key players now in the squad. Also, we just took out 2 of arguably the top 5 countries in African football (Ghana and Ivory Coast) en-route to our qualification. I just don't see how any country on the continent now (SA inclusive) can stack up to Nigeria.
I would have scored them a 6.5/10.

Again, my opinion here and welcome any dissentions.

Schemerkhiz:
Cameroon is more of a physical side, from 2018 till date they tends to depends more on Nchout Ajara and Aboudi Onguene.. mark them out they're gone though they have a good Central Defensive Midfielder Raissa Feudjo who injury have been disturbing for some time now.. I will score them 7/10

Morocco is the host with a young team, though they have gone abroad to poach for their foreign born players, they have about 20 foreign based players mostly based in Switzerland, France and one of their star player playing for Tottenham Hotspur WFC.. They look technically discipline but lack the big stage experience, their coach is there to instill that in the team but they find it very hard to go toe to toe with physical sides.. I will score them 6/10

Zambia is more like a Barbara Banda team, remove her then they're down to a half team, remove Chanda then they become flat.. A good coach can easily beat them if he or she knows how to handle them.. They're very quick especially Banda and chanda but not really a tactically discipline side.. I will score them 5.5/10


South Africa look to pose more threat for the Superfalcons but I bet we won't let what happened at the Aisha Buhari Cup repeat itself... Looking at their Squad they don't have that depth as we do but will definitely be banking on Thembi kgatlana as their star and Key player.. Their defense is prone to errors too especially Mbane #13 who gets erratic when the pressure is too much. But they're going to be a difficult side to beat right now because they're more like a Compact team... I will score them 8/10




Let's here from you guys....!

20 players, yet we have 11 officials in the coaching crew. Seriously

Schemerkhiz:
Nigeria U17 Women's National Team have landed in Congo...

Yewande was one of the best goalies in US college soccer at the time for Univ. of Maryland.
That fact that at her age, she still has it to be ranked the 3rd keeper for Nigeria is a testament to how good she really is.
We need to understand that 38 is not old for a keeper. The three oldest players ever to have played in a world cup, Dino Zoff (ITA), Peter Shilton (ENG) and Pat Jennings (IRE) were well over 40 yrs old. Dino Zoff, at 40 yrs, actually captained Italy when they won the World Cup in 1982. And yes, he played and kept brilliantly against one of the best Brazilian teams ever, with Zico, Socrates and others, as well as the greatest player of all time (IMO), Diego Armando Maradona of Argentina. Italy won both games with Dino Zoff in goal. Gianluigi Buffon tended goal for Italy at 40 also. So there is nothing wrong in having a 38 yr keeper in goal
Reality is that Yewande is in fantastic shape for her age and is actually good enough to displace Oluehi.

Schemerkhiz:
Randy already have Yewande Balogun in his plan as 3rd choice for the AWCON and World Cup so we should be expecting the trios of Tochukwu Oluehi, Chiamaka Nnadozie and Yewande Balogun...

Hopefully one of them between Oyinyechukwu Okeke, Christy Ohaeriaku would work their way back to the 3rd choice position.

The US took the drastic step to ensure that most of their athletes for their sports professional teams came from colleges a few decades ago. In order to play Football, baseball, basketball, Ice hockey and Soccer professionally, you need to complete a college degree or at least, have completed 2 yrs of university (Ju-Co). Yes, there have been exceptions for super talented players (like Lebron James) but the majority (>90%) have come through the 'draft'. That's why most of their players are university grads. They found this to have positive socio-economic impact in their society, especially for the under-privileged.

Not sure how this model will work in Nigeria (where Nigeria doesn't have a maintenance culture). I remember back in the day, some of the players for IICC shooting stars actually either went to OAU Ife or UI (Ibadan). That is simply not the case now.

lovewins:
I really wish our administrators can do a lot more for the young local players. They need to encourage and of course model a pathway for female sportspersons to purse some form of education Vis a Vis their sporting career. Playing at 38 should be a choice not compelled by finances. Alozie for instance is somewhat in medical school, Yewande has a MBA, most if not all of the foreign born ladies played college football so they have some form of first degree. Our administrators need to start doing more for our homegrown ladies.

Agree. You brought up a very key point - financial rewards.
Women's football is still several steps behind their male conterparts.
However, progress is being made and hopefully, within the next five years, a female footballer will surpass the $5M valuation mark.

lovewins:
Very true. We hardly ever have a succession plan, our players also rarely know when to quit until they are pushed out. We see the same both for the male and female teams. One may understand why the ladies want to stay put for as long as they can though, female football isn't exactly as financially rewarding as men's football,so I assume they'll want to get everything they can (including bonuses from national team callups) before retiring.

The likes of Oparanozie, Ordega, Chikwelu and Okobi have been on the Super Falcons scene for eons (they all began their Falcons journey on or before 2010). That is a very long time for a player to be on a National team.
Unfortunately, Nigeria never had any succession plans in place and continued to rely on them all these years. Sad part is nature and age always catches up with athletes, and these ladies are no exception. If you notice, recently, Randy has been focusing on 'younger' players and trying to blood them into the team to replace the old guard.

That's why the likes of Toni Payne, Esther Okoronkwo, Kanu, Rash, Regina Otu and others are becoming more and more prominent in the Super Falcons, which to me, is the right approach. Also, Randy is steadily focusing on the 'next gen' players, like Tosin Demehin, Nicole Payne, Vivian Ikechukwu and possibly Debbie Ajibola & Rofiat Imuran as possible candidates to take over from the old guard.

My point being: Ordega is on the downward slope of her remarkable career. She hasn't been in form because her 'tank' is running empty. I wouldn't be surprised if she becomes a bench warmer and then is slowly disengaged from the National team over the next couple of matches. Ditto that for Oparanozie, Chikwelu and Okobi.
Time to let the younger ones take the reins for the SF.

Schemerkhiz:
I will still prefer Ordega from the wing, An inform Ordega will definitely cause havock for any defense, she's better at doing the play making and delivering fine assist... Kanu can replace her at 2nd half
As for Onumonu, I will like to see her from the right wing, she's better with the ball at her feets and can switch the top9 with Oshoala during game time..

For me, a big NO.
She was poor during the Turkish Invitational last year and that is why Randy has not invited her since.
There are much better left footed players now.

Schemerkhiz:
Chinwendu Veronica Ihezuo

Dude, kindly refer to where I stated you should 'stick to making football videos'?
Again, your lack of thoroughness comes to fore.

BascoVanVeli:
U say I don't know a lick about football but u also say I should stick to making football videos. So, which one is it

Vicky would be a great catch for Nigeria.
However, Spain will fight Nigeria to the bitter end to make sure she plays for them.
Fantastic talent, though.

Schemerkhiz:
Wonderkid Vicky Lopez

Schemerkhiz,
I beg, leave matter.
Dude just dey yarn for yarning sake.

Schemerkhiz:
I wonder the set piece qualities he's taking about, How do you rate Glory Ogbonna as a quality Left Back??

She's not in same class with the likes of Michelle Alozie who's not even originally a full back, she's no where close to Nicole Payne who's still playing college soccer talkless of Patricia George..

The rest can actually give us what the likes of Lucy Bronze and Crystal Dunn do for their teams but Glory Ogbonna can't except she improve more and more...


A modern day fullback need to be one of the quickest player on the pitch it requires a lot of up and down running and Gloryis below average..

If Alozie keeps playing the right back for the Superfalcons and her Clubside probably convert her to a fullback too, I bet you she will be more better because her lapses is on the defensive side of it but going forward she has it....

George and N Payne has been playing as full back and winger for their team which gives them more edge...

Dude, is this your response? Seriously?
I am now convinced you don't know a lick about football.
Stick to what you do best - making videos and leave the discussions about football strategy and tactics to those in the know.
Unbelievable!

BascoVanVeli:
Then why was Glory taking most of the set pieces when they were on the pitch U do know that direct Freekicks are not the only type of set pieces they are right?

Highly speculative.
Roosa? A bit of a surprise and disappointment to me too.

lovewins:
Is Rinsola's switch certain now?

Really do not know what's going on with Roosa she most times doesn't even make the team list for Real Betis.

Are you really looking at footballing qualities? Seems you're the one not dialed in into what most are seeing about her.
Set pieces? Oparanozie, Rash and even Payne are better critical set piece takers.
Context: Currently in the second division in Spain.

BascoVanVeli:
Honestly it's almost like u guys don't want to see her qualities, that's all. Seems like u are looking for none footballing qualities. This is a player that takes most our set pieces when she is in the game, [b]she has a sweet left foot that will get us plenty goals in the future [/b]and the only issue that a person being truthful will point out has been being too rash at times. That can and will be worked on. If she was as basic as u guys try to make it she would be playing for Ibom Angels in the second division. [b]But here she is in her second big footballing nation in a row. [/b]She has to be doing something you can't see.

Not impressed with Monday Gift at all. She was very poor in the CAF Champions League. I will pick Vivian, who is faster and more versatile.
In lieu of Rinsola's switch coming through before the WAFCON, I will very reluctantly pick Oparanozie because of her experience, even though she hasn't done anything of note lately and has been really poor in her recent outings for the SF. Roosa hasn't really established herself for Real Betis Feminino, so...

Schemerkhiz:
7 Attackers for me should be
Asisat Oshoala
Fransisca Ordega
Ifeoma Onumonu
Esther Okoronkwo
Uchenna Kanu
Vivian Ikechukwu,
Desire Oparanozie, Roosa Ariyo, Maclean's Chinonyerem, Monday Gift, (*Rinsola Babajide)....

7 Midfielders:
Rita Chikwelu
Tony Payne
Rasheedat Ajibade
Regina Otu
Halimatu Ayinde
Christy Ucheibe
Onyinyechi Zogg (who can also play defense)


***** Ngozi Okobi, Mbadi Amanda, Joy Bokiri, Peace Efih,

You cannot squeeze blood out of a rock. The sad truth is she doesn't have what it takes. Simple.
Time to focus on others who have greater prospects.

GeneralDae:
But to be honest, since 2018/2019, Glory hasn't really been that impressive. Also take a look at our away game in Accra where we lost 1-0 as well as the summer series. Maybe this coach hasn't brought out the best from her, but I'll say that we try other players in that position to compare.

I observed the exact same things you mentioned after watching Ogbonna live at the Summer Series last year. She simply isn't it.
Her decision making on and off the ball is really poor. But some other person here accused me of 'hating' her.

Schemerkhiz:
Going with pace Glory Ogbonna is far behind the 3 of them she can't match them (Alozie, George, Nicole)...

Her reaction towards the ball is poor, overlapping runs she's average, Her pull out is Zero....

So Glory Ogbonna for me is a Nooooooo

Probably injured.

dkay51:
I'm seeing two different line ups one with Mbadi and another with Otu which one is authentic. And why is Toni not in the matchday squad at all?

I am not saying it is wrong for her to enjoy the freedom she has because others are doing all the dirty work, which she is not good at.
In modern day football, the players that are successfull are those that can play multiple roles (not one trick ponies).
If you notice, most (if not all) the girls that Randy has picked can play multiple roles and positions. Okobi can't.
Eventually, the coach will have very little use for her on the squad and that will be the final straw.

Schemerkhiz:
Okobi is an attacking minded player though, one of the reasons we don't see her defensive deficiency is because the likes of Halimatu Ayinde, Rita Chikwelu, Evelyn Nwabuoku were all doing most of the Marking and tackling for her, once she gets the ball she dribbles and deliver those lovely passes..

Just try and watch her previous games, you would see she likes that freedom of playing behind the strikers where all the job behind her have been done...


In terms of Versaility she's, At clubside she plays Wingback too either from the Left or Right...

I believe Schemerkhiz is a lady (stand corrected if not true)
Also, not sure Ordega will start ahead of Onumonu or Kanu.

yinkeys:
Guess what bro.
Ordega is in tomorrow’s game

And that is one of the key issues with Okobi...she lacks versatility.
As a midfielder, you should be able to play both sides of the ball - defensively and offensively. Sadly, Okobi's defensive side of the game is virtually non-existent.
The writing might be on the wall for her, as there are several up and coming, dynamic and younger midfield players (like Amanda Mbadi and soon-to-be SF, Debbie Ajibola) who are the next generation. There is also Halimat Ayinde, who is on track to recover from her ACL injury and is making progress.
Hopefully, Okobi's below average performance in this game will not be the final straw.

Schemerkhiz:
Amanda Mbadi played DM in the last game, with Rita Chikwelu playing Centrally. When Coach Randy subbed off Mbadi, I was expecting him to bring in Regina Otu he moved Chikwelu to DM, Ajibade to the Central and Payne back to the Attacking Midfield with Ashleigh Plumptre moving down to the Left Back position...

Removing Chikwelu for Okobi spoiled everything, the Midfield finally Collapsed. Because there was no true DM and Ajibade was looking tired already..

[b]Okobi who came in Can't do the Dirty job in the Midfield.. [/b]Yes Chikwelu is old and lack pace but her strength and experience is still there just that the pace of the modern game is no longer there...

Awww.
Congrats to her. Really miss her play on the field.
She still looks hot.

Schemerkhiz:
Congratulations to the New Mother...... Osarenoma Ogbinovia who gave birth to a Bouncing Baby girl..

Hoping to see her back in the field soon.