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Isn’t Nigeria supposed to play an Olympic qualifier against Cameroon next week?
No team list, no nothing?

Or am I missing something here??

Great point.
However, I disagree with the highlighted. They are trying to be clever by half, but simple logic will prove otherwise.
Most of these players have played at least a year or more in the NWFL before being invited to the National team. You cannot claim to be 12 or so at the time you joined an NFWL team, in particular, those who are 'eligible' to do double U17 duty). Common sense suggests that is not possible, not to mention illegal, per FIFA, to award a child a professional contract.

lovewins:
Playing at 2 world cups isn't the issue. The issue is they are well above the age they are claiming. Based on their current age it means Etim and Taiwo were both 14 years of age when they played the world cup. We both know that isn't likely. Age falsification sadly comes with the territory in Nigeria and it's something we've unfortunately learnt to live by. Lately however players have learnt how to do it with sense which in my opinion isn't the case here. How was Etim 14 years old at the last world cup? How is she 16 now. What age did they start playing at the league? Doesn't make sense to me.

So for you, its all about 'winning', right?
Is this the same 'win at all costs' mentality that has driven Nigerian coaches to recycle players? This is a prime recipe for fudging ages. Example was a particular person named Victoria Aidelomon, who claimed to be 16 but was found out to have younger sisters aged 19 and 26 at the time. The coach knew about this but decided to play along, all in the name of 'winning'.

I don't recall Asisat Oshoala playing U17 ball. She probably was dropped for someone with 'experience', even though she eventually grew to become the greatest Nigerian female football of all time, helping Nigeria perform where it truly matters - WAFCON and WWC.

Deltamani:
So the U17 is not meant for Developmental purposes? What happens to winning it too?

Mk Ona forget that thing, Nigeria isn’t the only Country where players tends to play more than once In an age grade competition..! So the Asisat Oshoala, Desire Oparanozie, Chiwendu Ihezuo, Ebere Orji, Halimatu Ayinde and Co that Played the various age grade World Cup didn’t develop..!

Who knows what Oshoala would have become if she didn’t play the U20 for the second time..! By the way the players that was brought in from the former U17 squad are not even up to 5, so I’m wondering where all this developmental this and that is coming from..! As far as they fall within the age brackets let them play..!

Sorry, but the philosophy behind U17 is NOT to have repetitions... U17 is supposed to be developmental, which means you do a stint and move on to the next level.
Both Etim and Afolabi have NO business playing again for U17. That so called 'experience' is a misnomer and has actually stifled growth and development for others who would otherwise have been in the frame.
To me, its a silly justification of the inept approach and a convenient excuse for the incompetence of Nigerian coaches.
I mean, what 'experience' is a '17 year old' supposed to have? Seriously?

Deltamani:
She isn’t the first to play U17 on two different occasions.. By the way if you watch the game you would see the difference in her and Afolabi game. They showed experience that they have played the U17 before…

As far as they’re within the age bracket there’s nothing wrong in it…!

#18 Etim Edidiong

Missing question is: what else does she have to prove?

Her message today was cryptic about injuries.

I would have suggested she head to Saudi and take the money, which would make perfect sense, since she is on the downward slope of her career. But, who knows?

Deltamani:
Tigress🐯 is currently the Strongest in Mexico in terms of trophies and Squad… Their frontline is currently stacked, so where do you expect to see her in Mexico? A 2nd/3rd Position Club??

Can still remain in Spain thuo, Atletico Madrid is there too…

Halimatu subbed off - hopefully, it’s not but it sure looks like a hamstring problem.

Decent performance

She plays for Racing Power in Portugal now, it seems.

mostob:
Mercy Idoko... my favourite. She is my type of winger, fast, robust and physical.

Didn’t know Mariam was in Turkey?
The issue with Turkey is it is a comparatively poor league, so the products coming out of there aren’t really strong, IMO.

Maureen Umeugo seems to look the part, based on the little I’ve seen of her. Let’s see if Randy is in alignment with this also.

Deltamani:
Again if Randy Waldrum will keep on Playing Ashleigh Plumptre at Left Back then he need to start sorting out for other Center Backs as Alternative for Ohale and Demehin now…

Ogbonna Akudo is very much Average though she’s still trying..

Maureen Umeughochukwu (21+)need a look as she’s well built for a Center Back just like Wendie Renard who’s her Mentor..

There are a lot of CB’s based in Turkey too the likes of Mariam Ibrahim, Ugochi Emenayo etc but are they up to the Challenge even though they have played for the Youth National Team and been around the SuperFalcons set up in the past on some occasions..

My issue with her is her inconsistency and her decision making is something suspect.
She could have been a much better and more lethal player if those 2 aspects were addressed.
These are the key main reasons why she has struggled and failed to maintain a starting role at Racing.

She strikes me as one of those players who are more effective coming off the bench.

Deltamani:
Yeah, yeah Rinsola has mastered her game, I think she need to give out lessons on how to do that effectively..

The only Older gals in the attacking set up right now is Iffy, Oshoala and Franny (30+) being the oldest among them..!

Uchenna Kanu still remains the most complete Player upfront among them all.. Her move to Racing Louisville haven’t sparked yet, but if this season turns out well for her i bet taking her off the starting 11 will be difficult cause she’s a hell of a player ( Uses Both feet’s effectively, A born goal scorer, dangerous in the air). If you notice her right from U20 to College and now Pro, you will see that the defensive aspect of her game have improved a lot which respects must be paid to Linkoping LFC. Cause Playing in Sweden as a forward you ain’t entirely free cause you get to do a lot of to and fro movement.. One thing I noticed about the Swedish women football League Clubs..!

Rinsola comes across as a bit more disciplined in doing this.
Also, here level of physical play is very high, as she’s a big girl… 5’9, or 5’10. She is no pushover.

Sooner or later, the older gen players need to be phased out.

Deltamani:
To me the major asset Rinsola is bringing to the wing is her good crosses and her ability to combine pace, skills and Physical body hits kind of play, as she’s always ready to body her opponent, but again she isn’t restricted to the Left wing alone and she can slot into both flanks but again she looks more Comfortable on the Left.. That tracking back aspect I still find it more like a tie between her and Kanu..!

So finally finally we don rule out Fransisca Ordega or what are my seeing..

Wing play should be much better with Rinsola, as she is a better crosser of the ball and tracks back well, compared to Kanu and Monday (who Magidu was trying to force into the starting 11).
Ajibade on the right and Rinsola on the left. Kanu is much better as a sub.

Good thing is the team has more depth now, especially in midfield.

Deltamani:
To me the good thing with Randy Returning is the Continuity, especially from where they stopped at the World Cup… Then putting more efforts on the attacking 3rd and our Strikers upfront cause we really need to kill those chances..

Me waiting for how Randy Waldrum will be able to fix in Rinsola Babajide into the Flank, but who drops for her if she’s to start?? Can’t be Ajibade as she’s our no.1 Winger right now.. Kanu?? I can’t say!

Two Nigerians in the top ten positions for Goalkeepers and Strikers.
That is commendable and congrats to Nnadozie and Oshoala.

Deltamani:
🗳️ A total of 6,075 women’s footballers voted for the 2023 #World11. Here's the voting breakdown 👀

Primo Obiettivo !!
Congrats JOE 👍🏾

Deltamani:
The fans are already hyping her that she has to start,…

She really wasn't impressive at the last WAFCON when she got a chance to feature. Hence, she never got a follow-on invite.
I really don't see her being better than Oshoala, Rinsola Babajide, Esther Okoronkwo or even Edna, in terms of speed and quality finishing and overall command of the #9 striker position.
She also offers very limited versatility - can't play on the flanks.
Truth is: the quality of the Russian league is pretty low, comparatively, which may inform her relative success there.

I honestly don't see how she fits into Waldrum's team, in light of the players we currently have and those that are up and coming. Best of luck to her and hope she proves otherwise...

daveP:
This bot ban me. This year should be a highlight for 9s for SF.

Joy Bokiri joins Sporting Club de Huelva (SPA)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1rPEDFzsOQ

More screenshots

Joe debuts...
In for Garbino.

Looks like she is about to come in...

You may have to be subscribed to FoxSoccer plus or Fubo TV, which is what I have, to get access.

GeneralDae:
Post link baba.

She is on the bench for their match against AC Milan.
Watching the game live on FoxSoccer Plus.
min. 42: 1-1

Deltamani:
The Juvy Girl…

Oh wow!
And one is supposed to be able to read your mind? You sure have a way of 'talking about something' without saying anything.
Rant? Rather infantile on your part.

BascoVanVeli:
Ask questions first before ranting. The team I was talking about was the African team of the decade.

Again, CONTEXT!!!
This is an best-in-world team of the decade list, not a best-in-Africa list.
We are talking about a time when the rest of the world could care less about WAFCON accolades, and accomplishments on the African Continent.

And when Oparanozie had the chance(s) to prove herself on the global stage (viz a viz; the World Cup), she flubbed big time.
In 3 or so WWC appearances (where her true measure could be gauged against her 'Team of the Decade' competitors) not a single goal - that is, if you discount the own-goal she scored. A so-called striker that couldn't measure up against opposition outside of Africa.
All of her WAFCON 'this and that' means didley-squat in the eyes of the world, as she simply was not up to par.

So, absolutely NOT. She did NOT deserve to be in the team of the decade. I mean, seriously? Is this even up for debate?

BascoVanVeli:
You just dey argue for no reason

4 WAFCON trophies (2010, 2014, 2016, 2018), 1 golden boot (2014) scored in 3 WAFCON final (2010, 2014, 2016)

And u say she has done nothing significant? Oga change ur ways

Debbie did not make Young AFPOY and played only one game in the WC. Neither did she even make the All college first team (she was on the 3rd team).
So, why on earth should she be on the team??

Deltamani:
Rubbish…. No Deborah Abeodun??

This IFFHS da misbehave, how do you pack attacking minded Players here without a single Defensive Midfielder 🤔

What exactly was her body of work to warrant making the team of the decade? This is not an African rating, but a world rating.
She did not do anything of significance to be on the team of the decade. Nothing at all.

BascoVanVeli:
They lost their credibility when Desire Oparanozie didn't make their all decade team.

I had listed earlier some of the players who had won the award. Most, if not ALL of them, were rated world class in their careers. Some even winning the balon d'oro.
That should give your some context.

Princezibk:
I’m overjoyed 😁! But how huge is this award 🥇 I foresee he winning Future African best player too ♥️♥️

Onyi and Ousmane, winners of the 2024 MAC Hermann trophy's for College soccer in the US.

Yaaayyyy!!!!!

She won it! She won! I am soooo proud of her
https://www.machermanntrophy.org/ (watch from min 15)

I am still in bewildered awe at all she has accomplished so far. This is truely the feather in the cap for her. This award is HUGE!!!!

Mia Hamm. Kelley O'hara. Michelle Akers. Alley Wagner. Christine Sinclair. Christine Press. I mean, look at the caliber of those who won it previously, ALL of whom are FIFA women's football greats!

My Prediction: I will go out on a limb here and state that JOE has the potential to becoming a FIFA balon d'oro in the near future.

Super proud of her!

Ousmane Sylla of Clemson won the Men's MAC trophy also. Proud of the young man.

FIrst time ever in the history of the MAC awards that two Africans would win both the women's and men's trophies.

Onyi ECHEGINI - Florida State University and Nigeria,

Ousmane SYLLA - Clemson University and Senegal.

A GREAT night for African Football !!

Deltamani:
It’s MAC Hermann Trophy night for Joe‼️

You can watch the ceremony tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the link below ⬇️

http://www.machermanntrophy.org

So pretty much their 3 best players are in the Mexican League.

Deltamani:
🚨South African star Hildah Magaia has been signed up by Mexican side Mazatlan Futbol Club from Korean outfit Sejong Sportstoto WFC.

She joins her international teammates Thembi Kgatlana and Jermaine Seoposenwe in the Mexican league.

Really happy for my baby. Now she can get more playing time, hopefully.
Besides, Salt Lake City is a nice city and I hope she settles in quickly

Deltamani:
Super Falcons Forward Ifeoma Onumonu Joins Utah Royals FC.

Utah Royals FC today acquired Super Falcons Forward Ifeoma Onumonu from reigning NWSL champion Gotham FC.


Onumonu becomes the 15th player on the 2024 expansion Utah side’s roster, for the upcoming NWSL season and players reporting to preseason between Jan. 22-29.

Onumonu has played each of the last three seasons with Gotham FC since joining in 2020 via trade with OL Reign.

With the New York based side, the striker appeared in 40 matches – starting 35, recording 10 goals and six assists in nearly 3,000 minutes. In the most recent 2023 NWSL regular season, Onumonu appeared in 14 matches and started in four, recording 370 minutes and one assist.


Onumonu’s summer was highlighted by her critical contribution to Nigeria’s 2023 World Cup squad

She helped the Super Falcons to a Round of 16 appearance, where the team was knocked out by eventual runner-up England. Onumonu appeared in four matches and started in three, playing 227 minutes for one of the world’s most dynamic sides.

“This is an amazing opportunity to be coached by one of the best who ever did it, tapping into Amy Rodriguez’ history with the NWSL and her being a former No. 9,” said Onumonu, also noting that she will reunite with three former teammates in Utah (Imani Dorsey, Mandy Haught, Paige Monaghan). “Having the conversation with Amy and (Sporting Director Kelly Cousins) was incredibly important to me, hearing their vision and understanding the commitment to and investment in providing the best for the athletes is what persuaded me to play for the Royals.

“I’m quite excited for our style of play,” continued Onumonu. “Amy mentioned that we will look to mix some of what Man City and Bayern Munich try to do – keep the ball, if you lose it, get it back as quickly as possible. This is what interests me – at this point in my career, I want to play with the ball and not run around mindlessly or get caught in kick-and-run. This whole project intrigues me, as I’m always looking to learn more – what better way to learn than to try to emulate a style of play and model ourselves after the best in the world.”

Prior to joining Gotham FC, Onumonu also played for the OL Reign (2019-20) and Portland Thorns (2018), after being drafted as the eighth overall pick by the Boston Breakers in the 2017 NWSL Draft. Before embarking on her professional career, Onumonu was a standout at University of California-Berkeley, scoring 33 goals in 82 NCAA games, the former Golden Bear achieving NSCAA All-Pacific honors and named to the Pac-12 All-Academic Team three times, also distinguished by Soccer America’s Freshman All-America honors.

“Adding a player with Ify’s international pedigree and experience within the League marks yet another milestone as we build out this roster, said URFC Sporting Director Kelly Cousins. “We expect her and the other veterans to implement Amy’s vision and accelerate the buy-in for our cultural development, on and off the pitch.”

Its simple market economics.
Her valuation is at 100K, that's why she's earning that.
No way does a player jump from 100K to 500K 'just because', especially when her valuation is 80% lower.
The owners of Tigres UNAM aren't that generous, especially for a player who is not even in the top 50 players in the world.

Deltamani:
Of course Thembi Kgatlana Market Value isn’t up to $100 but we can’t tell how much Salary she should be earning… If Tigress finds her good enough to earn such amount… Dats Fine!!

Thank Magudu for WHAT exactly??
Not sure I understand where you're headed with this??

BascoVanVeli:
Rinsola has Justin Madugu to thank for her start last week. With Gift starting 2 matches the Tenerife coach went with Rinsola and she earned this start with the assist in the last match.

:lol:
Sure! :lol:

BascoVanVeli:
Gift would tear this Barca side up