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SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 8:50pm On Aug 05, 2021
Good teams always have a target on their backs.
BascoVanVeli:
They are cheating us.
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 8:48pm On Aug 05, 2021
She's playing like she is 40.
Quite heavy in size and not agile, especially on high balls.
Schemerkhiz:
Ibubeleye Whyte is just 29yrs old...
Monkey no fine but e Mama like am..
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 8:24pm On Aug 05, 2021
2-1 Hassaccas.
The Ghanaians are playing Rivers Angels hard and taking no prisoners.
Weak point for Nigeria has been the Goal Keeper, Ibube Whyte. Age has most certainly caught up with her. Her reaction time to shots has always been suspect, but was really exposed today. She seems to struggle with high balls.
Okon needs to consider the other girl he brought in after Whyte conceded the penalty against Amis du Monde in the semis.
She seems to be more agile and can handle crosses better than Whyte.
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 8:14pm On Aug 05, 2021
Ibube Whyte is just terrible.
Let in a 30m freekick.
2-1 to Hassaccas.
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 7:39pm On Aug 05, 2021
Vivian equalizes. 1-1
Volley off a free kick
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 7:36pm On Aug 05, 2021
looks like Ghana means business today.
Ball pretty much played in the RA half for the first 5 mins of the game.
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 7:34pm On Aug 05, 2021
4th min.
Looks like Maryann 'Ronaldo' Ezenagu is injured.
Taken off the field.
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 7:32pm On Aug 05, 2021
Hassacas vs Rivers Angels
3rd Min. 1-0 Hassacas.
RA defense asleep and conceded 1st goal.
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 4:38pm On Aug 05, 2021
AkinDS:
Competition is in line with a FIFA date (September 13 - 21).
Two groups of three teams, with group leaders playing in finals and probably a day of rest in between matches.
Not so much you can get done with a competition hosting 6 teams in 8 days
FIFA Women's Calendar - 2021
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 4:37pm On Aug 05, 2021
Competition is in line with a FIFA date (September 13 - 21).
Two groups of three teams, with group leaders playing in finals and probably a day of rest in between matches.
Not so much you can get done with a competition with 6 teams in 8 days
https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/add7387945214a47/original/wcuchsbbdhsatd7udsg5-pdf.pdf
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 3:18pm On Aug 05, 2021
For senior National teams only.
BascoVanVeli:
...This was confirmed in an invitation letter sent to the General Secretary of participating countries signed by the Director of Organisation and Chairperson of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), Aisha Falode on August 4, 2021.

“On behalf of the President of the Nigeria Football Federation NFF, Amaju Pinnick and Chairman Organising Committee Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi, we have the pleasure to update you on our Secretary General’s invitation of 13 April 2021 to the Senior National women’s team to the Six-Nation Invitational Tournament (Aisha Buhari Cup) in Lagos, Nigeria.” The letter read.
Rivers Angels should participate.
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 11:48pm On Aug 03, 2021
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 5:29pm On Jul 28, 2021
Yes. Saiki is playing well, no doubt.
But the person that really caught my eye in the midfield, for her bulldog type tenacity and her box-to-box work was Deborah Abiodun #9.
A bit rough around the edges but she is young, sharp, quick and skillful on the ball. She may be groomed as a defensive midfielder and possibly a future replacement for Rita Chikwelu - their playing styles are quite similar.
She played as a CM for Rivers Angels and was pretty much everywhere on the pitch.
Schemerkhiz:
Are you seeing the job Mary Saiki is doing in the Midfield??
#No.4
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 5:10pm On Jul 28, 2021
Ebere Orji plays for IFK Kalmar in Sweden, Ini plays for FA Championship team Lewes. I would rank the level of competition in both leagues as similar.
Rinsola just moved to the Barclays WSL - Brighton & Hove Albion (6th last season), which as far as I am concerned, considering the calibre of world class players currently in the Barclay WSL is, comparatively, a much more competitive one.
Ebere is 28, Ini is 27 and Rinsola just turned 23.
You will concede that Ebere and Ini have pretty much maxed out at their respective career peaks, while Rinsola is on the ascendancy.
What accomplishments have Ebere and Ini have? Please enlighten me.
And your assertion that Uchenna and Ini are 'clearly better than her' is debatable. HIGHLY debatable.
CoolJulian:
Sorry, which "more competitive league" does Rinsola play in? How is she a better player than the duo? Could you, please, roll out her accomplishments? What's the age difference between her and Ini Umotong?.. Just say, you like her, okay? For your information, Umotong and Uchenna are clearly better than her, as for Orji, I don't know.
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 4:05pm On Jul 28, 2021
Vivian IS already a part of Waldrum's group. She played in the Summer series here in the US and featured against Jamaica (started) and Portugal (came in as a sub).
Herself and Demehin were intentionally left out of the Austria SF camp because of the WAFU B CL commitment with Rivers Angels.
PDPGuy:
BTW, Vivian should be given a look-in by Waldrum. Yes, the opponents weren’t the greatest out there, but Vivian showed some desirable qualities in a winger.
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS:
Not sure I would...
Anyhow, this would make for good banter between us, as the season progresses wink.
Nonetheless, after watching Uche Kanu's performance at the 2019 WWC and the Turkish Invitational, I have since learned to temper my expectations of her.

Speaking of Elisha Sulola, good observation on your part. I have been monitoring her for quite a while now. She is young, very well built and has decent pace (my one concern about her).
She is still very young (just turned 20), but has a solid future in front of her. Recently moved permanently from Spurs to Charlton Athletic, after spending last season on loan with them. This will definitely enable her get more playing time - she pretty much walked into the Charlton Athletic lineup at 19 yrs, which is quite an accomplishment.
https://shekicks.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/elisha-sulola.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EPN8_78XUAA9LdI.jpg
Schemerkhiz:
No overhype
Rinsola is a very good Forward/Midfielder but right now I will put it to you that Uchenna Kanu is ahead of Babajide in this pecking order. Kanu a better goalscorer, assist.. Both do share similar qualities like the Pace, Strength and Skills, team play likewise...

Don't worry have got her and Ashleigh game's to cover up this season in the WSL including Midfielder Elisha Sulola of Charlton Athletic Women in the Championship. Her performance would definitely bring her in..
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 6:44am On Jul 28, 2021
Wouldn't even think twice about dumping Orji and Umotong for Rinsola. Plays for a much more competitive league than those two and she has much greater upswing - those two ladies are closer to 30 than 20. Rinsola is 23 and is a MUCH better player than those 2. Willing to bet that she would compete for a start in the SF lineup, above your favorite, Uchenna Kanu.
Schemerkhiz:
Our Forward line is already looking so bulky, who's she going to bench? Considering playing from the left side on most occasions.
And again few of our Strikers (Oparanozie, Orji, Umotong) had returned to the team with Randy having a great time to look at them..

Ifeoma Onumonu is there too on Randy's plan who can fit in any position upfront, on a good day she's a could trouble any Solid Defence line..
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 2:32am On Jul 28, 2021
Na only class we go chop?
The lady has lost a pace or two, due to added age and weight.
Football is not about gra-gra anymore. Its about speed of thought and play. She will struggle to cope in this day and age of International football.
BascoVanVeli:
Abeg bring back Ugo Njoku. I would rather her to be a right back but what I saw today proves u can't hide class. Baby girl still got it.
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 8:53pm On Jul 27, 2021
This was a very disappointing performance by the girls, in terms of not being able to run up the score.
It really exposed their weakness and poor finishing up front.
Solid on the wings but very poor striker/finisher in Ogebe.
CoolJulian:
They are not serious at all... And they are playing a poor team sef, I wonder what they'll play when they meet a decent team.
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 8:36pm On Jul 27, 2021
Ezenagu with #5
Chipped the keeper and scored into open net.
Very impressive player.
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 8:30pm On Jul 27, 2021
Finally, Ogebe out.
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 8:29pm On Jul 27, 2021
Its more of the Nigerian girls making the same mistake, trying to dribble around the keeper instead of making a square pass to a team mate. The keeper is already off her line and committed. Pass the freaking ball!!!
BascoVanVeli:
Rivers should be up by 20.


That keeper is good.
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 7:55pm On Jul 27, 2021
3-0 Ezenadu.
Alice Ogebe has been an eyesore - had three different 1v1s with the AS keeper and fluffed all 3. Not only that, she has been extremely selfish. She had a 3 on 2 and decided to take a shot from a tight angle in the box, when the smarter play should have been to lay a pass to 2 open RA colleagues. Hit the post. The coach had to call her to the side and give her a tongue lashing (could hear his voice on the sideline - he was pissed). This girl has really declined. Nigeria could have easily been up by 6 or 7. For someone like her with years of foreign experience, so disappointed with her!

On a positive note, Viv has been fantastic on the right wing, ditto that for Ezenadu on the left. Impressed with the midfield play of Abiodun #9 - rugged and a good box to box midfielder. Of course, centerbacks have been solid - Demehin and Njoku. Light afternoon for Ibube Whyte - not sure she even touched the ball in the half, except for goal kicks.

Schemerkhiz:
Rivers Angels warming up before kick-off

The Coach have retained same lineup.
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 4:47pm On Jul 27, 2021
Was invited for a training match and did not feature. So, she is available to play for the SF.
isan:
I think she's already playing for england
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 1:08am On Jul 27, 2021
Waldrum and the NFF need to go after this young lady, HARD!
I see 'super star' written all over her.
Schemerkhiz:
Rinsonla Babajide join Brighton on a season long loan
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 1:07am On Jul 27, 2021
Maryann Ezenagu should definitely be the next SF candidate on the list. She was brilliant, confident in herself and was deadly for Rivers Angels.
This is the kind of player you should be recommending to Waldrum, not Njoku (we've been there and done that).
Schemerkhiz:
Ezenagu another young and Superb winger, performed well at the U17 Women's World Cup in Jordan....

Peace Efih My Warri Connect, can play as a Central, Box to Box Midfielder, Attacking Midfield and From the Wing she's good with the ball at her feets

Would give a little more on them later on...
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 1:02am On Jul 27, 2021
Could have, perhaps...
I think she is better suited for the African game, vs. countries from the rest of the world where the game is based on speed.
She struggles with fast paced teams and gets easily frustrated (that's why she elbowed Sam Kerr of Australia).

She has indeed 'beefed up a bit', and watching her play this weekend against Hassacass proved she is quite comfortable as a CB. Downside is, not only was she a lot slower than before, she played the role of 'enforcer', hoofing the ball upfield for the most part vs. Demehin, who was trying to make passes out of the back.

And NO, we don't need her for the SF. Against a quicker, faster team, she is a penalty kick waiting to happen. She has played her part for the SF - time to groom other younger, more dynamic players tryout for the position. I really don't see her being better than the current options we have (including Demehin).
Schemerkhiz:
Ugo Njoku could have been Superfalcons greatest Right Back with the way she started at first but the hiatus from the team have really affected her game especially after coming back from France Croix Savoie Ambilly FC (2nd Division Clubside) at the end of the 2017/18 season. She added up a lot of weight and the international Friendly game against France in 2017 exposed her a lot cause she was looking so heavy and slow in pace.
Retuning from France she had a break from Football not until this 2020/21 season before she returned to Rivers Angels..
Having returned to Rivers Angels she started playing as a Center Back, probably were Coach Edwin Okon think is better for her right now..

Already told Coach Randy about her alongside Ebere Orji months ago, Let's see if she can work her way back...
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 9:38pm On Jul 26, 2021
Unfortunately, there is no video data on her.
She would need to build a body of work for an assessment to be made.
Understand she was released by Chelsea, meaning she didn't stack up.
Hopefully, we can revisit in the next 2 years when she is 19.
For now, probably not an SF candidate.
isan:
FUTURE SUPER FALCON

Promising midfielder ASHLEY ANTONI AKPAN aka Ashanti is under the spotlight for A2Z today. Ashanti currently plays for Sunderland U18 in England after coming through the ranks at Chelsea.

The 17 year old is fast, dynamic and has the technical ability to operate either in midfield or at right back. Though her national allegiance is yet to be confirmed, she is however eligible to play for Nigeria �� , Poland �� and England ������� at National level.

With the recent influx of foreign based players to their country of origin, do you think Nigeria will be able to secure the addition of this youngster to the national team?
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SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 9:30pm On Jul 25, 2021
Congrats to Roosa!
Schemerkhiz:
Roosa Ariyo is in town..... #UD Tenerife, Spain
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 9:29pm On Jul 25, 2021
Congrats to Glory Ogbonna
Schemerkhiz:
Glory Ogbonna has Landed in Umea, Sweden
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 2:55pm On Jul 25, 2021
Game video (if you're able to access it): https://elevensports.com/en/view/event/ckr3ri4kemka20gc62zlwjnww
Nigeria should be able to qualify - they play a Nigerien team next on Wednesday.
Also, had forgotten that Tosin Demehin and Viv Ikechukwu were with Rivers Angels. That explains their exclusion from the SF Austria Camp.
Schemerkhiz:
No home, it's played in a tournament format,
Whosoever wins the tournament qualify for the Champions League proper in Egypt later on this year...
SportsRe: Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by AkinDS: 2:33pm On Jul 25, 2021
No need for debate, as a wise man once said: an argument without evidence is just BS.
Minute 0.23 of the video. (click the link to 'watch on Youtube')

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72VFvqzmzh8
Clear cut elbow against Sam Kerr of Australia
Neobulletzz:
Are you sure about this?

What I saw was she was suspended for 3 competitive matches and that ruled her out of that tournament

And the video exists tho, I just watched it

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