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Danielnino00:
D'tigers are up against Cape Verde today... 11am..


The team looks quite strange to me....The squad was released just a few days ago...No picture or info of their training...
it's Julius Nwosu in charge...No Nwora or Brown...

......Most NBA guys would not play qualifiers,as season is still on,it is not the same as football. This will give the advantage to the north Africans as their core plays at home.

BascoVanVeli:
She did the same in both tournaments. There are people who claim she was potm against Mali. Her problem in both tournaments was that she is not a real defender so u can trick your way past her. It was never about physicality.

....Naaa, she was not the player of the match against Mali, infact she struggled against that Malian babe that kept tormenting her, cant remember her name now, she eventually got a yellow card and got sub of at half time. I totally understand that she is not a real defender.

isan:
It's not all about power is she has a good positioning and read the game very well she will do well in African football

.... remember that Alozie did well at the US summer series, but struggled during the Aisha Buhari Tourney, African football is different bro...Be technical all you want, There must be a few mad people that are physical on the other team, not all the players on the team will be,but some will be,Imagine playing a cameroun, Ghana..e.t.c and you are not ready to jam body...Also note that, alot of jam body happens on the field that the camera does not capture.

Football has regressed big time under Amaju. When last did any Nigeria age grade team win a competition, How was the senior team(male and female) playing before he got there, and how are they playing in now. Please, when will his tenure be over?

Schemerkhiz:
23yrs old Left Footed Center Back Ashleigh Plumptre.
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)


Do you know that Ashleigh Plumptre played multiple positions for her College side USC Trojans in the US..

**** Started all 23 games for the Trojans as a centerback during her senior campaign, helping to lead the team to an NCAA Quarterfinals appearance … named to the All-Pacific Region first team and All-Pac-12 second team … scored one goal and posted two assists to lead all USC defenders with four points


**** As a junior she Played 20 games, making 19 starts, for a total of 1,640 minutes played … Scored two goals and had one assist for a total of five points while mainly playing as an outside back


**** As a SOPHOMORE, She appeared in 17 games as a midfielder for the Trojans in 2017, finishing with five points on two goals and one assist … Scored goals against Washington State on 10/22 and Cal on 10/26, both of them game-winners


As it stands Coach Randy Waldrum is currently grooming Ashleigh as the possible replacement for ageing and the verge of retirement Onome Ebi...

Can she cope with the physicality that comes with the African Style of play??


What's your say??

i will like to see her play a game or two first. She has the height and size imo. However, we do not know if she can handle a lot of contact....as per when it comes to African football, una must jam body well well.

PDPGuy:
Yea. I see them garnering at least 5 points in that group.
But I also believe D’Tigress can even beat France with a little luck.

.. My only worry now, is that Ezinne Kalu will not play as she is injured and it is a long term injury, also we pray against injury going forward for any player. I hope we can get Michealla, but with the madness going on with NBBF, we might just have to settle with promise as starting point guard. The problem is now, who will play as second point guard. I prefer Sarah Ogoke as a 2-guard(shooting guard). Also i want my double-double queen back o(Evelyn Akhator)... We need all the fire power we can get.

Queenslander:
D'Tigress vs Sports ministry..

Payment update..

D'Tigress did put up a statement on their unpaid bonuses yesterday..

...sad much, our ladies have to go thru this...I believe, they will have no choice than to balance up the debt, when it is time for camp for the world cup qualifiers...In fact, that will be the time our ladies have the most leverage to hold them to ransom....since our leaders want to be mad, let us all be mad. The only fear i have is that, we should not be distracted due to this. Its well. I STAND.

PDPGuy:
D’Tigress 2022 WC qualification schedule:

February 10: China v Nigeria
February 11: Nigeria v France
February 13: Nigeria v Mali

.....watched this on the FIBA youtube page. I sincerely believe we can beat China, basically, it can swing anyway, Well as regards Mali.....

Schemerkhiz:
She's a Midfielder but mostly like it when she plays from the side..
Eg Right Midfield. A Compact Midfield Formation preferably..

No news of her in Camp yet..

.......i do like to say, that, the federation should organize a friendly for the ladies also within this training camps, they can play female clubs like rivers angels, or they can get them, like U-15 boys to play....that will also help in working on tactics. You can not just be training and training, and no game to evaluate how far you have come.

is there a link to watch this rivers angels game.

Schemerkhiz:
This was the game video against South Africa then, though not very clear but enjoyable..

The Counter then was Super fast...
Asin Pacy Football. At least they had a pattern of play unlike now..



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qA3vJpo2QU

.....SEE FOOTBALL.......Its a shame on N.F.F for letting us regress this much, by now, Nigeria should be a world class team and not just an African team. This news i want to hear now, is that the coach has been sacked.

At this rate, just like i did to the super eagles, i will not follow this female teamsgame with so much keen interest anymore, i can not let one team kill me with hypertension, this is the worst i have seen the super falcons play. It seems we need to be bundled out before we learn our lesson, that our current coach can not take us far. We have legends that are true daughters of the soil that are ready as we speak to be call to service, however, we choose otherwise...

Schemerkhiz:
Na only Florence Omagbemi i legit know say she da bench anybody wha loseguard..

I remembered how she used to Shout at Onome Ebi, Faith Ikidi from the sideline if they're caught out of positions... 2016 AWCON i can't forget...

I think she's the only bold enough Coach that doesn't give a Bleep...

....Thats the type of coach we need, we are too talented as a nation, to depend on players when they have off days or are out of form, there is a always another player waiting for her opportunity, so if you are not performing to the level expected, i will have to give others the opportunity to show me what they can do, we might just be on to another wonderful player.

Schemerkhiz:
See goal wha Asisat Oshoala da miss...
Anyway superb run from Vivian Ikechukwu who delivered a great ball to Oshoala but her header was just too poor to miss an open net.

....to be honest, i think she needs a reset, we need a strong coach that will bench you, if you do not deliver, if we have such a coach, she will have no choice but to sit up, if you know that, with your coach, you are as good as your last game and not playing you,based on profile. You will have no choice, than to sit up,but if you are sure of a jersey..even if you do not deliver....then i can just be lackadaisical all day long...

Regina Otu, Rasheedat Ajibade, Tony Payne....Rita can be on the bench...

I blame no one for not wanting to represent us. They deserve better. It has been full blown disgrace for Nigeria, just because some greedy people just cant help themselves. These old men feel these ladies are the usual Nigerian babes that they can threaten and will stop the protest, they dont know. The bad part is that, it is all over the place, as most of the friends and blogs that follows these ladies all over the world as speaking up for them. Arise news spoke about it too... These men want to distroy this team, God no go gree foe them.

Schemerkhiz:
NFF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT

Morocco 2022: Super Falcons commence camping for Ghana in Lagos on Sunday

Nine-time African champions, Super Falcons will intensify preparations for their 2022 Women AFCON qualifying fixture against the Black Queens of Ghana when they arrive camp in Lagos on Sunday.

Nigeria and Ghana clashed in the Final match of the inaugural edition of Women Africa Cup of Nations in 1998, which the Falcons won 2-0. However, both strong stallions in the African women football race-course have been drawn to play each other for one slot at the next edition to be held in the summer of 2022 in the Kingdom of Morocco.

As part of their preparations for this potentially –explosive qualifying fixture, the Super Falcons featured in the USWNT Summer Series in the United States of America in June, testing their might against Portugal, Jamaica and USA senior women teams, and then featured at the six-nation Aisha Buhari Invitational Tournament hosted by the City of Lagos in September. They had earlier taken part in and won all three matches at the Turkish Women’s Cup in Antalya in February.

For the clash with the Black Queens, which first leg holds at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Wednesday, 20th October, Head Coach Randy Waldrum has invited goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, defenders Onome Ebi and Osinachi Ohale, midfielders Rasheedat Ajibade and Regina Otu, forwards Asisat Oshoala (captain), Gift Monday and Vivian Ikechukwu, and 15 others.

There are also defenders Glory Ogbonna, midfielders Rita Chikwelu and Toni Payne and forwards Desire Oparanozie, Uchenna Kanu and Francisca Ordega.

The return leg is scheduled for Sunday, 24th October in Accra.

ALL THE INVITED PLAYERS:

Goalkeepers: Tochukwu Oluehi (Maccabi Kishronot Hadera, Israel); Chiamaka Nnadozie (Paris FC, France); Yewande Balogun (California Storm, USA)

Defenders: Onome Ebi (Minsk FC, Belarus); Glory Ogbonna (Umea FC, Sweden); Osinachi Ohale (Deportivo Alaves, Spain); Ayomide Ojo (Edo Queens); Rafiat Imuran (Rivers Angels); Opeyemi Sunday (Edo Queens); Oluwatosin Demehin (Rivers Angels); Akudo Ogbonna (Edo Queens)

Midfielders: Rita Chikwelu (Madrid CFF, Spain); Rasheedat Ajibade (Atletico Madrid, Spain); Toni Oyedupe Payne (Sevilla FC, Spain); Regina Otu (Minsk FC, Belarus); Goodness Onyebuchi (Edo Queens); Joy Bokiri (AIK FC, Sweden)

Forwards: Asisat Oshoala (FC Barcelona, Spain); Francisca Ordega (CSKA Moscow, Russia); Gift Monday (FC Robo Queens); Uchenna Kanu (Linkopings FC, Sweden); Desire Oparanozie (Dijon FC, France); Vivian Ikechukwu (Rivers Angels)

... Ashleigh,zogg?

Every basketball loving fan should go to the NBBF on instagram to call them out....it is about time, we as a people stop leting things slid and looking the other way, this men are running mad...I STAND WITH LADIES...How can you owe people since 2018....

EXPOSED: How Nigerian Officials Diverted $100,000 Meant For Women Basketball Team, D'Tigress, Owe Each Player $4,900 Allowances

“She added that none of the D’Tigress team members would show up in camp in preparation for the February 2022 FIBA World Cup if the Nigerian government failed to pay them.

Officials of the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development have been accused of failing to distribute $100,000 (N41.1million) allowances donated by three banks to Nigeria’s women basketball team for their Tokyo 2020 Olympic participation.

Speaking with SaharaReporters, a member of the senior women basketball team, D’Tigress, revealed that their allowances, bonuses, training grant worth $4,900 had also not been paid.

She added that none of the D’Tigress team members would show up in camp in preparation for the February 2022 FIBA World Cup if the Nigerian government failed to pay them.

She said, “The last time we checked, some of our allowances, bonuses and training grants have not been paid. All our accounts numbers have been submitted but still no remittance. Donations made by banks for players, officials, volunteer stipends etc. dating all the way back to 2018 but I will let the managers address the vendor/contractor’s situation.

“They forget we all have a relationship and do communicate; $500 each 2018 FIBA World Cup for players and officials; $1,000 each for finishing final 8 in FIBA World Cup; $1,000 each bonus for winning AfroBasket in Senegal for 2019 players and officials.

“$300 - $400 each Mozambique Olympic Qualifier allowance balance, were supposed to be paid $100 per day; $2,000 each training grant balance from Tokyo Olympics, players only. The $100,000 donated by three Nigerian banks to all the players and officials that made D’Tigress Olympics qualification possible final roster. The men also got $100,000 assigned to them, the total was $200,000.

“Miscellaneous expenses by players and officials; the full breakdown has been submitted to the outgoing Basket Ball President and the honourable minister, Sunday Dare.

“With all due respect to the association leadership, the Presidency, the Ministry and NBBF administration old and new, if these monies are not paid before the next qualifier of the next tournament in February 2022, FIBA World Cup, the entire D’Tigress team will not show up in camp. We are all saying this as one unit and one voice.”

On the poor outing of the team at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic, she said, “Whoever watched the Olympics games and knows Nigerian Basketball could see that something was wrong. We didn’t play our best because we weren’t treated or given the best during one of the greatest stages and moments of an Athletes career.

“Yes, we had some injuries, could have executed better but there were a lot of distractions around us like; Not knowing who we have available on the team. Not having enough practice time with each other to build cohesiveness.

“Our head coach did not prioritize adequate preparation nor trust his staff enough to delegate significant responsibility. Poor decision by the outgoing President Musa Kida, he avoided the D’Tigress in camp because we inquired about our money amongst other basic things, when he made it to the U.S, he bypassed us in Atlanta to Vegas to support the men’s team. He did not support us with any leadership personnel.

“I believe each player that has been a part of D’Tigress since 2017 has their own thoughts and feelings about the dissolved NBBF Board and coaching staff over the course of the time. It is evident that our voices haven’t been heard, our request for little things ignored, we are not being celebrated and recognized as this team deserves, instead allowances and bonuses are being owed by the NBBF and Ministry.

“Once again, not having a General Manager (GM) on the team created unwanted disorder. This was the icing on the cake for all players with the emotional buildup over the years. We knew all we could do is stick together, try to stay positive and enjoy the Olympics the best that we could. As a team, we know if we were well prepared to play in the Olympics, that there would be no doubt we could have advanced out of our bracket. To our loyal Fans that has been by our side, we appreciate you all.”......“

There is fire on the mountain o.........

here is the link https://www.nairaland.com/6798208/nigerian-officials-diverted-100000-meant#106666063... That is the link.....These Officials are very horrible people.

Danielnino00:
Nwora lead the offense for the Bucks last night with 30 points against the Nets...that was after he recorded 16 points against the Grizzlies in a game that ended in the 3rd quarter...
It is clear that he is their best scorer after Giannis... I'm tipping him to play more this season...

Meanwhile,in Toronto, OG has been doing OG things and is primed to be the raptors main guy this season.. And Achiuwa has been getting quality minutes in the pre season too,with good returns...
Should all things work well, we will definitely be presenting a much better squad ahead of the world cup!


PS: the Commonwealth games is next year, I'm not sure basketball will be included in it this year...

.. We should qualify for the world cup first, lets no get ahead of ourselves, NBA players hardly play qualifiers, what Coach brown did to the core of the team is not cool, most of the old guys that play in Europe or Asia might not show up, based how they were treated prior to olympics. Usually the guus from Europe and Asia are the one that play our qualifiers. How do you not take your captain(ike Diogu), A.K.A captain fantastic or Ben Uzor, he also dropped Ireogbu, who is a natural point guard, dropped Stan Okoye. Notice how we struggled at the point guard position at the Olympics. So if the group i named above do not show up, we will be left with the group that could not qualify from the group stage of afrobasket. So i will not get ahead of myself based on the mess we have created. On Coach Brown, i think he should have realized that the way he wanted us to play (golden state warriors way) will not work as we do not have players that shoot that well, also Fiba competitions are very physical, it is even worse in afrobasket. As regards xommon wealth games, yes they play basketball, but we hardly use our best players in such competitions.

isan:
Watch out for Tanzania , zambia and morocco

.... I know of Morocco and Zambia though..

GeneralDae:
I believe they didn't use their first team. Besides South Africa have dominated the cosafa for almost all eternity. Also, Malawi is the country of the chawinga sisters if I'm not mistaken, who talentwise are probably amongst the top 5 female footballers in Africa.

.... Well kgatlana was absent, however, i still remember some of the faces from the Aisha Buhari Cup on the south African side, i do not know the name of the malawians, never watched them play before, and i dont remember them having their names on the back of their shirt...Well, in my mind, South Africa should not be defeated by Malawi, either with Kgatlana or not..

Well, African womens game not a straight line no more, South Africa bayana bayana just got beaten at home (casafa cup) by Malawi by 3 goals to 2...Their first defeat in awhile. We should watch our backs ooo, all these no won dey gree again.

samfelly:
contestfxdotcom

.............thank you.

samfelly:
Nice one! Although, I don't know him from Adam, but our own is Doing Well @ 1st position, 4 days to go. I pray he sustains that Tempo.

While, our very own from FTA, d person of Kaybee7000 is following Bumper 2 Bumper @ 11th position.

Oya, Adura!!!

...hi, what compitition is this, or where can i view the leader board.

Danielnino00:
It would be fairer and much easier if FIBA can adopt the FIFA model of playing qualifiers...Let each continent organise its own qualifier instead of this current model...

...yes, unfortunately, this current method seems, it might be used for awhile...

PDPGuy:
The bolded is very plausible. Didn’t think along those lines initially.

Yes, the NBBF needs to scout especially for outside the paint shooters, preferably players who stand 6’2” - 6’5”. I’m sure the NCAA (or even WNBA) has talented players of Nigerian heritage who will be thrilled by the prospect of playing for the undisputed #1 team in Africa within the last 6 years.

....Well, from the research i did, every team gets to be in four groups of four teams(16 teams in all). The top 3 in each group qualifies for world cup. 3 teams are be awaited to emerge from the Asian region to complete 16 teams for the qualifying tournament, The Asian region are playing their own tournament at the moment. You do expect Japan to be one of the teams that will qualify. The U.s and Australia are the only two teams that have qualified for world cup proper. This is because the Australians are hosting it, and the Americans are the Olympic champions, however, the two teams will still play the tournament. I see the d tigress team become even more competitive, because we still have some players that were not around for afrobasket, example Nyingifa, Evelyn. Now imagine we can get the likes of Arike, Micheala, i swear, i do not envy coach Hugley Jnr, if something like this plays out, imagine if we also get the Ogwumike sisters and other hidden gems that we have not discovered yet. It will be serious war to get a jersey, if such a scenario plays out.

PDPGuy:
I would prefer the African teams to be split into different tournaments, in order to increase their chances of advancing to the World Cup

...Bad idea, i do not know the format, but, if we get split into different groups, it can work for us or against us(Africa).By this,both teams might not qualify or both teams might qualify..imagine being in the same group with France,spain and canada, Anyway, this is the time for the federation to work on getting serious reinforcement, cause the level of opposition just went 10 times higher. However, if we face each other again, it means we are certain of having one team in the world cup as a continent. However, if it based on grouping, we hope to get a good draw, so as to be able to qualify.

PDPGuy:
Up next for D’Tigress is the February 2022 Women’s World Cup qualifying tournament

.... I envisage they we will have to play Mali again.... Or else, their might be likelyhood of both African teams not qualifying for world cup proper.

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