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A smooth level field will allow the South Africans play their passing game.
They should play in Abuja, where the SuperFalcons know how to play on the field and could be to our advantage

PDPGuy:
Abeg, the NFF should take the first leg to either the Onikan or Uyo stadia

It’s an assessment discussion to encourage the player and not to deflate their confidence - a gentle way of letting them know that even though he has long term plans for them but they are not at that level just yet.

He had similar conversations with Mbadi (can’t find the video where he and Lauren Gregg spoke with Mbadi) and he also had such conversations with Roosa Ariyo, Onyinye Zoog, Macleans and several others.

mostob:
Isn't that supposed to be reverse? I mean why would the coach have a lengthy conversation with whom he doesn't have plans for?

Doesn’t mean much…
It’s how she was brought up by her parents.
For example, my kids speak and understand pidgin well enough and were all born and raised overseas.

mostob:
Ok. Her pidgin is sound for someone who didn't spend much time in naija.

The fact that Randy had an extended talk with her after the game does not bode well for her continuing to be a member of the squad.
She obviously is not good enough at this level and still has a long ways to go.

Don’t expect her to continue being a member of the team and especially a squad member against SA.

Deltamani:
Paris 2024 :

Linda Jiwuaku look so young …
I so much Love her Physique, Always giving the Nadine Angerer vibe. Hope she attains the level and far beyond we want to see oo. She’s Blessed just need to work hard and Smart.

I saw Randy talking to her after the game.. More like a discussion sef.

There is nothing to see with Macleans…
She simply ain’t good enough.

Deltamani:
It’s going to be a Difficult task for Randy to make especially this no.9 issue.. The typical No.9 on ground right now is still Macleans Chinonyerem who’s based in Russia 🇷🇺

She was having a great season last year not until injury came in and kept her out till the end of last season.. She lead the Russian top scorer chat with 9goals before she even got injured.. She’s very Strong, quick, hold up very okay, good in the Air, Uses both feet’s effectively, good penalty taker and can bully her way through defense but right now the level of the Russian League will be called into question considering those playing the no.9 right now are playing in tougher leagues (NWSL with Esther in China) Maybe Randy will have to take a look at her again..

Oh men.
Debra's take on the voodoo hoodoo by Cameroon during the pre-conference (at the end of the video).
You cannot help but love her. Enjoy...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUb4NkJopdI

Wasn’t too impressed with Ucheibe - good ball winner but makes far too many mistakes with the ball. Her passing is certainly suspect, especially when she tries to be creative.
Would play Abiodun, Echegini and Halimatu to start against SA.
On the right wing, I think Onumonu might also be a credible option.
We also need Nicole Payne back. Rofiat was constantly being molested by the Cameroonians as she was too lightweight for that position.

Deltamani:
I can’t really tell, Let’s Randy Decide on which two starts between Ayinde, Ucheibe and Abiodun..

Against SA Tony Payne can retain the right wing, while Echegini gets more minutes in AM position..

Nice assessment However…
2. Esther is deceptively pacy, as she does have a set of wheels on her. The 1v1 she missed in the first half was because she outpaced the Cameroonian backline who were no slouches themselves, considering how they shut Oshoala down.
7. Ajibade needs to do LESS, not more. She is a ball hog and always trying to do extra, when a simple pass would suffice. For me, one of the worst players on the pitch over both legs. Always trying to dribble and losing the ball in the process.

The games against Cameroon were always going to be difficult, as they had a lot to prove, hence their over the top physical play. They also match up well with us.

My take is South Africa would be an easier match for our ladies and yes, I have watched their recent matches. They play a lot of 1 touch passing which is something we do quite well now, perhaps even better than the South Africans. We are bigger and have a fast crop of players, so we match up well with them.

It might be time to bring in Edna Imade, Evelyn Ijeh and Elisha Sulola into the squad as backups.

lovewins:
My take on today's Game.

1. Deborah Abiodun was my WOTM. If I were a football club I'm going all in for her. What a player.

2. Esther Okoronkwo should in my opinion he priority no 9 for the falcons till someone else makes a case. She had a good game sage for the miss. Oh and to the argument on her pace, today again proves that Esther isn't very pacy like Deltamani likes to claim.

3. JOE? What can I say? Created many chances one of which led to the goal. Even though she's not known for the physicality she still put in a good display winning a few balls for us.

4. Toni Payne was below average in my opinion, but her replacement was worse. Not sure what's going on with Kanu but she needs to get it together. Again, the signs have been there but today was just frustrating.

5. Ashleigh Plumptre put up a great display on both sides of the pitch. Her offensive runs are impressive for someone who isn't known for pace and playing out of her preferred position. She also links up well with the midfield and did quite a few 1-2 and made impressive forward passes.

6. Blessing and Ohale were sold at the back. Christy covered up well in Blessing's absence.

7. Ajibade just needs to do more. I just expect better from her cause I believe she's playing below her potentials.

8. As usual Nnadozie didn't disappoint. Was even very discerning with the "juju scare". She no gree for anybody ( I'm seriously joking).

9. Didn't see much of Rinsola today. Asisat wasn't bad as she held up okay well.

Why was Aboudi on her tippy toes in this pic (next to Onome)?
Trying to be taller than she really was?

This is what happens when you have an NFF run by morons and imbeciles.
Its like they are intentionally doing everything possible to sabotage the team.

SA and Tanzania play their match on Tuesday, Feb 27.
Morocco vs Tunisia is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb 28.
Ghana vs Zambia is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb 28.

Nigeria vs Cameroon is on Monday, Feb 26, 2 full days after playing on Friday. Not only that, they schedule the match for 4:00pm in the hot Abuja sun. I mean, how incredibly stupid could this NFF be, for goodness sake

Deltamani:
I wish our game would have been played on Tuesday 27th or Wednesday…28th

For instance, Abeokuta means under the rock.
Abe-odun, if that is even a Yoruba word, means beneath odun (e.g., Christmas), which doesn't make any sense.

She was being called out of her name which isn't right.
Anyway,...

daveP:
Abe means under
Abi-birthed/born

So you see😂😂😂😂

So....

No worries.

PDPGuy:
I corrected myself earlier

A grossly incompetent ref, to say the least.

Deltamani:
Very Poor Refereeing from the Uganda 🇺🇬 woman today ….. (Sharmirah Nabadda)

How is Ghana thru when they lost at home to Zambia?

PDPGuy:
SA and Zambia are virtually through to the next round..

Daylight robbery, at the very least! Grossly incompetent officiating.
How the heck were those not legitimate goals

BascoVanVeli:
Yes Esther Okoronkwo scored twice and her clean goals were cancelled

No wahala

Deltamani:
You supposed understand say sometime, typographical errors do play in na… wasn’t intentional

Deltamani,
Point of correction: there is no such Yoruba name spelt 'Abeodun'.
Her name is: Abiodun.

Deltamani:
Cameroon game is always physical, Deborah Abeodun is also good playing from the AM or Box2Box position.

Coach trying to play safe, let’s watch and see. If Kanu was available I believe Tony would have played her AM position.

All 3 ladies are CMs.
Their mission is to neutralize the Cameroonian midfield.
Either one of them is more than capable of providing or creating attacking opportunities.
This is an away game and the objective is to not concede.

Curtisaxel17:
Lol. I wonder what the coach is thinking playing three DMs at once. Perhaps an Echegini would have provided creativity there.

Who will he rely on to create opportunities or is he looking to grind out a draw? Wahala dey.

That media officer and the whole NFF Media office under Olajire is just bloody useless!
How difficult is it to provide real time information and updates?
Instead, its all about estacode and jollofing for them.

Deltamani:
About time♥️🇳🇬

Even those have been updated, thanks to digital remastering, to include color.

That woman is just incompetent - Plain and simple. Always asking dumb questions - her interviews of Randy are just painful.
Anyway, not surprised, since her boss is that useless motor park tout, Olajire.

daveP:
Maybe the way i dey reason the job is alien. Cos na the 1st marketing point of the team be dis. Doing it like it's some ......

Let me not talk abeg. I go vex. I'm glad you talked about Ghana's own. I'm tired. Everybody shuu getat abeg😂

Video quality like 1945 WW2 airstrike recording??

Where?
Because its not on this website which is their official one: https://madridcff.com/

isan:
They've posted them together

Its on the Madrid CFF Website:
https://madridcff.com/ficial-ajakaye-ya-es-del-madrid-cff/

Did not see a notification on their website about Esther, though.

Deltamani:
This is Nigeria, the news just blew off from nowhere…
I remember I said yesterday around 9:30pm also that there was a rumour of Ajakaye in Europe.. Before I look again around 12:20 Midnight it came out.

Level 6 and Esther on Level 4? Try Level 1 for Esther.
Not just JOE's passing ability but her overall football intelligence is far superior.
There is a reason why she was unanimously selected as the very best college soccer player in the US. She was voted by D1 college coaches in the US. It was not luck.
There is a reason why she pretty much walked into a fantastic Juventus team and hit the ground running - in the middle of an ongoing campaign without the benefit of pre-season. She has scored 4 goals in 6 appearances.
I have had the opportunity to watch both ladies and the stark difference is clear. Echejini by a country mile and then some.

Deltamani:
Echegini that’s the best Ball Passer in the SuperFalcon team, good in Aerial Balls, Can shoot from Distances, Prolific in front of goal and can also create for her teammates na person da Compare with Esther Onyenezide.. Esther is good but again Echegini is at level 6 while Esther is just landing at level 4..

Did they watch the Revelation Tournament in Mexico, Friendly games in Turkey prior to the World Cup at all where she played good minutes.. With more minutes she will do better… One thing she has improved in her game of recent is her Physicality! Omor she’s like Semi Christy Ucheibe/ Halimatu Ayinde right now in terms of Strength.

There is a reason the Colombian and Esther played the significant part of their careers in lesser leagues...
They were both entertainers with zero end product.
Nobody cares about that anymore.

Deltamani:
The end product which is the play making, Goals and Assists are way more important than the dribbles… If na Dribble Matter Esther Sunday for da play for Lyon, Barca, PSG or Real Madrid..

There’s one Colombia Player that is very skillful, I can’t remember her name now… If you watch Women football general highlights you will see her and Esther Sunday in the Clip… I was wondering why she’s not playing for top teams in Europe, she was in Turkey some time ago, the last time I checked she’s now back in Colombia…


Na she be this… Flashy Player just like Esther Sunday

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5qVu4ZBCIU?si=XLqHxSKyqJAKQWnh

You hit the nail on the head!
Nobody, especially clubs and National teams, don't give a hoot about how much you dribble. Its how many goals you score.
Echegini gives a team both the ability to score or provides the assists. Esther doesn't do either. Case closed.

lovewins:
I think JOE is also a good dribbler, the difference however is that her game has evolved. You'll notice that except you are exceptionally gifted and in the mold of players like Kelvin de brune, as a midfielder you better evolve or you'll become insignificant. If you are not a GREAT facilitator better be a goalscoring midfielder with improved offensive capabilities which is JOE's forte now. Even Aitana who is a great facilitator is becoming increasingly offensive now. Football sadly doesn't give a damn if you can dribble these days.

Vicky Lopez - Congrats to her.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKp2q0GvUBU

Not sure this was a good move or decision on her part...

The issue for me is, as you rightly pointed out, this Portland team is stacked and a perenial title contender. So, it would be an even greater challenge for her to break into this team.
With PSG, she had started to make some inroads into the first 11 and had a couple of starts under her belt. With Portland, she starts from ground zero and there is no guarantee she would make headway into the starting 11.

A team like PSG cross town rivals, Paris FC, would have been most ideal for her progression.

Deltamani:
She will definitely learn one or two playing alongside seasoned defenders like Meghan Klingenberg and Becky Sauerbrunn at Portland. A player of her quality doesn’t need the bench at all, Imagine our quickest Fullback!

Our very own Lucy Bronze, She can’t have this kind of talent and stay on the bench… Not at all. Good thing is she’s versatile can play on both flanks as a Fullback or a Winger.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHXGyS_G5Sw?feature=shared

Rinsola scored in Tenerife's 2-1 loss to Real Madrid this afternoon.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWcVENLR16w

I think Nicole is actually on the right track.
Yes, she has very limited first team appearances but she is in the first team squad and trains with superstars day in day out.
That experience is invaluable. Not to mention she has made about 4 appearances now.
We all recall how long it took for Imuran to break into the Reims squad and even at that, she is still not a consistent starter for the team. Nicole will get there soon, we just have to be patient.

Deltamani:
Sorry Nicole Payne have played more number of games this season though she has only started 1 League game and 1 Cup game, the rest few was late time substitutions…

But the truth is that she’s struggling for game time, alongside the likes of Tounkara even Lieke Martens don’t even get to start big games.. My own take is that she seems to have lost a lot of confidence and really need to go elsewhere on Loan to get quality game time.. EVEN Paris FC will be a good place for her as Julie Soyer their Right Back will be 39yrs this year and will retire cause it was Paris FC Coach that pleaded with her and the Captain Thiney to stay longer to offer the younger ones experience..

I beg, make we talk beta and not about old news…

Deltamani:
Mama Onome Ebi still Balling at 40+

Why?
The US is coming with its best regiment of players, so also are the likes of Germany, England, Spain and other serious countries.
The Olympics Soccer tournament for women has no restrictions, unlike the men.

Why do you want to take some half backed players, like Flourish, Ogbonna or the green horn Jiwaku, when you have seasoned players who would add more value? You take players who can help you win, not players who are at best, benchwarmers or even cheerleaders

PDPGuy:
You echoed my thoughts on the potential squad.
I would add Jiwaku, Sebastian Flourish, Gift Monday, and Akudo Ogbonna as my 4 alternates

Haven’t seen their list yet.
Just hope those losers in the NFF secretariat didn’t sweep this under the rug, as it seems everyone went on the junketing trip to Ivory Coast.

lovewins:
Yes. Game is scheduled for the 19th of February.

Let's assume the players have already received their invites. Knowing the NFF, they've probably shit down their secretariat cause of the just concluded AFCON. They'll probably release a list in a few days. Has Cameroon released theirs?