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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.

Neither are the Super Falcons...

In hind sight, the second leg of the Nigeria/Ghana tie was a blessing in disguise, as it opened up our eyes to what CAN happen if we don't take our opponents seriously. That was a lucky escape for us.

I believe our girls know what's up and will be ready for the task (or dear I say, WAR) that's upcoming with the Ivoriens. I believe we have enough ammunition to carry the day.

Going out on a limb and will say: 2-0, Nigeria wins.

solonnachi:
These Ivorians are not joking with the return leg ooo. Our Falcons should seriously watch out for these technically gifted Ivorians. A draw soup to me will be ok

Same here.

carbonado:
......done.....

Baby girl looks like she can play ball...saw some clips of her.
Why on earth didn't Randy play her in the Summer Series?
Looking forward to seeing her against Cote D'Ivoire - could be our 'joker' in the midfield.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7kK2y-yZro

Schemerkhiz:
That's Amanda Mbadi... Bayelsa Queens Central Midfielder, She was among the team during the Summer Series in USA

You do have a point and I stand to be corrected.
I struggled with this one and went with Otu because of the hairstyle...
However, I did find a pic with both ladies in the same frame, which proves it might not be Regina Otu in the probable starting 11, though.

Question is: who is this HB player then?

Schemerkhiz:
Missed one, Regina Otu isn't there, the one you thought is Regina is an Home based player ( a Midfielder to be Specific )

Left to right:
Plumptre, Oluehi, Ebi, Ohale, Regina Otu, Alozie, Chukwelu, Payne, Ajibade, Oshoala, Waldrum, Waldrum's assistant coach & Onumonu

Neither is the vice-capt. in camp, Franny Ordega.

isan:
The captain is not in camp yet

Glad Iffy is finally a Super Falcon ������

Randy needs to consider playing a 3-5-2 or 3-4-3 formation and pair Oshoala, Kanu and Onumonu as strikers.

We can have a back 3 of Ohale, Onome and Plumptre.

Heard she signed up for Santa Teresa CD, 2nd Division outfit in Spain?
She should not be available for the AWCON-Q because of her red card.

NFF should target FC Sands Patricia George who is significantly better than her.

Schemerkhiz:
Glory Ogbonna off to Spain ... Don't think she would be available for the AWCON Qualifying Games..

Rinsola Babajide scores first goal in her new club, Real Betis Femenino.
https://twitter.com/i/status/1489221176417210375

More Uchenna Kanu

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kP187fHdBU4

Liga MX Femenil
Uche Kanu hattrick for Tigres UANL vs Atlas FC this weekend.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tx9VphP1wDc

@ Schemerkhiz

Didn't Glory Ogbonna get a straight red card against Ghana (2nd leg of AWCONQ in Accra on 24 Oct, 2021 - 69th min)?
How is she eligible to play this game when she is suspended for 2 games at least? Or did Nigeria appeal and win the appeal? If so, when did that happen because no one heard about it.

If no appeal was made and granted by CAF/FIFA, then it makes no sense inviting her for this fixture. If she is used in the match, that is an automatic forfeiture of the game and Nigeria will be disqualified. This match has FIFA and CAF oversight. The same goes for the previous matches played in the ABC (a FIFA sanctioned event). All those players who got yellows and reds over the past 4 SF matches NEED to be flagged so that we don't get kicked out due to some administrative error on the part of the NFF because of someone not doing their homework.

This really needs to be flagged.

Schemerkhiz:
AWCON Qualifiers: 35 Falcons to resume camp ahead of Côte d’Ivoire clash

Head coach of the Nigeria senior women’s national team, Randy Waldrum has invited a total of 35 players to the camp of the Super Falcons ahead of next month’s final qualifying fixture for the 12th Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON), against Côte d’Ivoire.

The Super Falcons and the Lady Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire will square up at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Friday, 18th February with the return leg at the Stade Robert Champroux in Abidjan on Wednesday, 23rd February for a slot at AWCON 2022 hosted by Morocco in July.

It would be the first time in decades the team would be playing in the newly renovated Moshood Abiola National Stadium, after years of abandonment.

The nine-time African Champions will do all it takes to avoid a repeat of their 2020 Olympic games qualifier tie against their Ivorian counterparts, as they were eliminated via the away goal rule after playing 0-0 in Abidjan and 1-1 at home in Lagos.

To reach this penultimate round, Super Falcons defeated Ghana Black Queens 2-1 on aggregate while Ivory Coast demolished their Niger counterparts 20-0 on aggregate.

All invited players are expected to arrive Abuja on Tuesday, 1st February.

INVITED PLAYERS:

Defenders:
Rofiat Imuran (Rivers Angels)
Glory Ogbonna (Santa Teresa FC, Spain)
Onome Ebi (Minsk FC, Belarus)
Osinachi Ohale (Deportivo Alaves, Spain)
Ayomide Ojo (Edo Queens)
Ashleigh Plumptre (Leicester City, England)
Joy Duru (Nasarawa Amazons)
Nicole Payne (West Virginia University, USA)
Michelle Alozie (Houston Dash, USA)
Akudo Ogbonna (Edo Queens)

Happy for my girls Iffy and Debbie.
Especially happy for Debbie on her first call up.
That's the next Nigerian super star right there!

Schemerkhiz:
AWCON Qualifiers: 35 Falcons to resume camp ahead of Côte d’Ivoire clash

INVITED PLAYERS:

Goalkeepers:
Chiamaka Nnadozie (Paris FC, France)
Tochukwu Oluehi (Maccabi Kishronot Hadera, Israel)
Christy Ohiaeriaku (Sunshine Queens)
Yewande Balogun (USA)

Defenders:
Rofiat Imuran (Rivers Angels)
Glory Ogbonna (Santa Teresa FC, Spain)
Onome Ebi (Minsk FC, Belarus)
Osinachi Ohale (Deportivo Alaves, Spain)
Ayomide Ojo (Edo Queens)
Ashleigh Plumptre (Leicester City, England)
Joy Duru (Nasarawa Amazons)
Nicole Payne (West Virginia University, USA)
Michelle Alozie (Houston Dash, USA)
Akudo Ogbonna (Edo Queens)

Midfielders:
Peace Efih (Kiryat Gat, Israel)
Yetunde Aluko (WFC Ramat Hasharon, Israel)
Amanda Mbadinuju (Bayelsa Queens)
Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene (Eskilstuna FC, Sweden)
Grace Igboamalu (Bayelsa Queens)
Toni Oyedupe Payne (Sevilla FC, Spain)
Regina Otu (Minsk FC, Belarus)
Christy Ucheibe (SL Benfica, Portugal)
Rasheedat Ajibade (Atletico Madrid, Spain)
Rita Chikwelu (Madrid CFF, Spain)
Amarachi Okoronkwo (Nasarawa Amazons)
Deborah Abiodun (Rivers Angels)

Forwards:
Esther Okoronkwo (AS Saint Etienne, France)
Francisca Ordega (CSKA Moscow, Russia)
Desire Oparanozie (Dijon FC, France)
Vivian Ikechukwu (Rivers Angels)
Gift Monday (FC Robo Queens)
Juliet Bassey (Bayelsa Queens)
Ifeoma Onumonu (NY/NJ Gotham FC, USA)
Uchenne Kanu (Tigres Femenil, Mexico)
Asisat Oshoala (FC Barcelona, Spain)

Not sure how you came to this conclusion, but Zogg is listed as 5'8" / 5'9" by some sites.
That is pretty tall for a woman playing football.
https://www.monroecollegemustangs.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/onyinyechi-zogg/4465
And from what I saw of her in the Summer Series, don't let her looks fool you. She is as rugged as they come and will have zero problems fitting into the African game.

mostob:
Zogg got small frame for a defender. Will she be able to cope with our African sisters during AWCON? I don't think so

Roosa Ariyo completed her studies at Monroe Community College, part of SUNY (State University of New York) in 2018.
She then returned to Finland and played for clubside TiPS for 2 years before she was invited for the Summer series in 2021. She was in Finland at the time of her invite. She and Zogg flew on the same flight from Amsterdam to Houston for the Summer Series.

Besides, New York is about 1600 miles North of Houston, so the weather in both places are completely different (like night and day).

lovewins:
I stand corrected, but I think Roosa was in the US at the time. It appears she went there for her master's degree and played for her college team. Again not sure if the timeline coincides with the summer series, but she spent sometime in the US so it shouldn't exactly have been a new environment for her per se. That said, I agree with your submission, really rooting for her