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I was pleasantly surprised how the likes of Okeke, Alozie and Ucheibe were able to match her stride for stride and in some cases, outpaced her on 50/50 balls.
Our defenders deserve more credit for their speed. Impressive.

carbonado:
...South Africa's modus operandi over the years is simple,kick to the flank,let thembi chase,that way they will catch the opposing team out of position,hence scoring from it. The thing is,this present Nigerian team is a lot younger that the team that went to WAFCON,hence they do catch up to the South Africans easily.

It was Thembi and Jermaine Seoposenwe up front, both of whom were effectively contained by the resolute SF defense.

daveP:
this was terrible from Ellis anyway. This didn't feel like home. I think with the respect of winning wafcon, this lone Thembi upfront against best defensive team in Africa that cause trouble in recently concluded WWC, is an insult to Nigeria. Hilarious as well.

Just Thembi. Aspa na u17 flamingoes dey backline.

Curious as to what you expected Pinnick to do?
Again, this was way before VAR

BascoVanVeli:
Pinnick was fighting to keep power at the time so he just looked the other way. That was the biggest robbery I've ever seen in a FIFA final. For it to just passover like nothing happened left a really sour taste in my mouth.

This is ridiculous!
Was Randy responsible for the decline of the SF? Or was it a culmination of years of neglect and a refusal to invest in the women's team by the football authorities? You want to conveniently blame Randy for the plight of the SF, when even a blind person would have seen the writing on the wall. Yet, these dumbass journalists give the authorities a free pass (pretty obvious they are on the take from the NFF).

As a journalist, you are free to use your platform (print or free or paid media) to criticize his performance as a coach, or lack thereof. Fact is that Randy Waldrum never stopped you from doing that.
But typical of Nigerians journalist (who always think they know it all), they want to come into his personal social media platform (his own personal space) and continue with the abuse and criticism. Yet, when he rightly decides he has had enough of all your baseless nonsense, you decide to b!tch and whine when he blocks off your negative BS? Seriously?
Next you will say that these so called journalist should be allowed to come into his home to criticize him.

Abeg, give us a break!

mostob:
It is normal to criticize if you're not doing well. Super Falcons is a big brand in Africa and it is a shame to see the current state of the team.

If the criticisms are performance related, I see nothing wrong. Why blocking journalists?

It’s really funny (actually really sad) how some Nigerians think, that’s if they even think at all.

Is goalkeeping not an integral part of a team’s defensive setup?
Has there not been a significant decline on the shots on goal faced by Nnadozie since the implementation of this defensive strategy?
Do you think Nnadozie wouldn’t be thankful to her defense and team for enabling the shutouts she has had? Or does this fellow think it’s just all her?

JohnBullMySon:


Normally dem suppose slap you for mouth and eye for this kind of foolish comment.

Wasn't Nnadozie the keeper when we were conceding goals in France 2019? And mind you she was already extremely good then.

Not just clowns, Moronic clowns.
It’s okay for them to go around saying disrespectful and hurtful things, calling him a NUGA coach and wanting to pad his CV (even though he is getting peanuts from Nigeria compared to what he had brought to the table) BUT when he rattles their cages a tiny bit, they all come out scampering like the lil’ b!tches they truly are.

Someone talked about developing a ‘thick skin’. The same one Iwobi was supposed to have also? Seriously?? RE, like every human being, has the right to block anyone who is not adding value to him, including naysayers who don’t even have the intelligence to admit when they got it wrong.

For me, his comments prove to me that he truly and genuinely cares about the SF and this project. He has to make them a world class team. Unfortunately, the world is full of arseholes that want nothing more but to derail the good work being done.

daveP:
They're clowns. Yeah. I'll say that. I've been observing the way most of them in the sport terrain moved since covid. Especially the crew that joined voice for local coaches and NPFL things. I didn't say Randy is all excellent. I joined to criticize that year too especially his substitutions

They are pissed at his reaction. Na Randy fall hand sha. Lol. Man overreacted and block the innocent ones join. That's too far. But we can't police how he'd react too. Jpes try o. Man barely addressed those talks.

So this is the Nincompoop RW was referring to? His name is Adepoju Tobi Samuel
What a loser.
https://twitter.com/OgaNlaMedia/status/1777801572816163024?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cJouufjphA

Still missing a true, out and out left back.
Okeke is a right footed player who doubles as a left back.

Deltamani:
With Chidinma Okeke Back to where she belongs
It’s clear now that the players in Defense now are…

1. Osinachi Ohale
2. Blessing Demehin
3. Ashleigh Plumptre
4. Michelle Alozie
5. Chidinma Okeke
6. Nicole Payne
7. Rofiat Imuran

Well, that is a great problem to have as a coach.
Hate to be you, Randy Waldrum

Deltamani:
Okeke is back in full, but where does she comes in?? Left or Right Back??

The Roaster for the Olympics is very very thin… If they stick to the 18, it’s going to be difficult for Randy to pick his 18players even though he knows them too well, everyone of them need to be on their toes! Stay fit and play well.

1. False. Nnadozie has been doing what she is supposed to do as the #1 keeper. The team, especially defense, has also being doing its job.

2. False. Go and watch the match again. As the home team with a few mins left in the match, SA upped its game (something they struggled to do all game long). At no point in time did the SF cede the midfield or any other area to SA during the game.

3. Heck Nah! Please stop trying to force players who are certainly NOT good enough and have a ways to go on our SF team. That girl is a greenhorn at this level and needs to grow. Let her be!

codemaniacs:
1. It's Nnadozie that has been saving the Super Falcons. If she gets injured who is as good as her

2. Another thing is SF needs another tall and fast Center Back so that Christy Ucheibe can play midfield because unlike the England match where SF controlled the midfield in this South Africa match S.F lost the midfield in the 2nd half.

3. Esther Onyinizidane needs to also be groomed and trained for national first team football.

Okay!
I will be the first to stand up and eat humble pie that's due.
I said Okeke wasn't impressive from the videos of her I saw playing in Japan. I called her sluggish and heavy and doubted her being invited. Boy - was I wrong. Very wrong!
She put in a masterclass performance over the two legs and most especially, today. She stood up to be counted as one of our warriors.
My Lady of the Match!

Deltamani:
Chidinma Okeke seems to have reinstalled herself into the SuperFalcon Squad, I fear for Rofiat Imuran to be sincere!

Chidinma Okeke gives you a lot of Options LB, RB and CB, she just need to improve in her Attacking side of the game and also play her way back to the top leagues in Europe!

Some Persons (psss...Akin DS) here did wrote her off though, that she was heavy this and that..! At least she proved everyone wrong that she can attain her usual level and better still get better.

And still!!!And Still!!!
Undefeated in 15 games.
That was a masterful, fantastic exhibition in world class defending.

That wiley old fox named Randy Waldrum - look how he made the SA team look very ordinary. That first half was just a beauty to behold.
Our Naija ladies are now the masters of defence!!

Deltamani:
Well deserved
15 games unbeaten is no small feat across all competitions

We will continue that run at the Olympic Games and more!

I beg!
Those 3 can't do jack!

codemaniacs:
Super Falcons needs Ajakaye, Gift Monday and Flourish Sebastine as soon as possible..

Players that can run with the ball and keep possession are needed.

Can RW please get the hapless Ajibade off?
She has been PISS POOR!

That was Kanu, again! Second match she missed a sitter.
Two players who have been beyond poor:
1. Ajibade
2. Kanu.

ThePresenceWtf:
Damn...How did Ihezuo miss that?!!

This is just not right.
CAF really needs to step up and quash this nonsense!

Deltamani:
Zambia 🇿🇲 Prisca who missed the Penalty against Morocco!

And the result is 75-87 South Carolina??
Ah ah, Alhaji! If you go lie, make you try small.

yinkeys:
American College soccer

And how good were these very big keepers for Nigeria, huh?
Sorry, but Nadine Angerer was never this overweight throughout her career.
This kid really needs to shed a few.

Deltamani:
Lol 😂 😂

Her well built Physique though, one of the reason I always compare her with Legendary Germany Goalkeeper Nadine Angerer as they look the same in height and body side even goalkeeping abilities too…

We used to have very big goalkeepers back in the days especially as Back up’s goalies Judith Chime (Played in the 🇺🇸) one of the first generation set, Racheal Ayegba (Played in 🇫🇮) among the 2nd generation set of goalkeepers and they were very very good too even with their bulky size…!

…probably not, considering the large Naija population living in Pretoria

lovewins:
But we'll also play better in a good pitch. All of our players play abroad so good pitch is to our advantage. The only advantage South Africa has is the altitude and the fact that they will be playing at home.

Demola Olajire is the NFF Director of Media and Communications.
Blame the idiot for this embarrassing and disgraceful broadcast performance.
Useless, incompetent human being who only knows how to abuse people.

Looks like Ajibade took the penalty.
1-0

Truidstarr:
😂😂😂😂😂

Sorry, but not feeling this lineup at all!
This is beyond odd.
Hopefully, it would not end up in a disaster.

Deltamani:
Chinwendu Ihezuo Starting is something I never expected…. Randy is a Wonder man.! He caught us all off guard.


Ihezuo as no.9🤦‍♂️, I hope she delivers.
Nnadozie in Goal

Alozie—Ohale—Ucheibe—Okeke in Defense!

Ayinde—Echegini—Abiodun in Midfield

Ajibade—Ihezuo—Kanu upfront

The Portland Thorns vs Racing Louisville game was played before the Bay FC vs Houston Dash game this past weekend.
For some context, San Jose (Bay FC) to London flight time is about 13 hrs, while Portland to London is about 9 hours.
Considering the antics of the NFF (cheap flights with Multiple stops and layovers), who knows.

do4luv14:
Since Saturday after her Club game, heck, she was even subbed out earlier, and yet Kanu who play on Sunday abi it's same day but late is in Camp,

what is she feeling like?

Yes, for the WWC, but not the Olympic qualifiers…

yinkeys:
CAF already used the Afcon 2022 for last years World Cup ticket

Sorry, but where did you get your intel from?
Who told you Monday was one of the first to arrive in camp? Don’t think that’s accurate.

Our Nigerian ladies are TOP professionals! They want to make it to the Olympics more than you or I want it. Make no mistake about that. Not sure what commitment you are talking about.

They had club games which they are obligated to attend, by virtue of their contracts and release windows mandated by FIFA. That is NOT their fault. The NFF should have been more intelligent in planning their respective itineraries to ensure they get here early. That is absolutely no fault of the players!

lovewins:
I sincerely do not blame FIFA. The modality for qualifications is CAF and CAF should have chosen a better model that allows for a level playing field. Also, these dates didn't just appear, the FIFA window for these games have been public knowledge since last year. I think we could have planned better and asked the players for a little more commitment than usual. Rinsola and Monday plays for the same club but Gift was one of the first arrival while Rinsola arrived later yesterday. I know it's a bit difficult and won't fault the players, but I think we should have been better prepared.

I am surprised people keep falling for all these mind games. All the SA people love doing is tooting their horn. They seem to be the only ones talking. That is typically a tell tale sign of being scared.
So, South Africa came into Nigeria 7 days ago. So ‘bloody well’ what? More than half of their team that came early are fringe players, who would probably not even see a minute of action. Their overseas players came in the same time our Naija ladies came in.
They have had an easy ride to this stage, playing Tanzania and Uganda - whoop tee do! Give me a break!
They wouldn’t know what hit them by the time we are done whooping them!

BascoVanVeli:
South africa have players based at home. Our players have to board flights to get here and we both know that anything can happen when it comes to that. I don't think this is a situation that the NFF is at fault. If anything I blame FIFA for
not arranging this break fairly. This gives a clear advantage to countries that use homebased players.

That said, if Waldrum gets things right we win EASILY

I mean, seriously?
Mercy Akide also ‘plays’, so why don’t you invite her also?

AndSunGorilla:
Onome Evi is also available now and actively playing.

She played under Randy in the US Summer series.
She started as CB and ended playing as RB against Jamaica and Portugal (or maybe the other way round).
She was rather unimpressive during the series.

lovewins:
Not competitively. But I think she was in one of their summer camps with Randy as coach. So wouldn't be their first interaction.

Okeke cannot and should not be in the back line as a starter. Thats like committing Harakiri!
The back 4 should be the same that ended the Cameroon game.
Alozie - Ohale - Ucheibe - N. Payne
We should be okay

Deltamani:
So right now we have

1. Osinachi Ohale
2. Chidinma Okeke
3. Shukurat Oladipo
4. Michelle Alozie
5. Nicole Payne
6. Jumoke Alani…

This defense line won’t be Bad though.
Alozie — Ohale — Okeke — N. Payne

Or we no longer trust Okeke anymore to play at this Level?? Or Ucheibe should be brought to the CB and allow btw Okeke and Nicole play Left Back.

🤣🤣
Nice one

mostob:
If you want to catch a monkey, you will do like a monkey.


Remember the proverbial elephant story too.