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naptu2:
Barcelona fans are going crazy because Salma Paralluelo liked some posts by Mbappe and Real Madrid.

Some say that Onyeka Gamero also liked the posts.

They're very dumb and toxic. They are friends on a norms na. What's with the backlash? 😂😂😂😂

I'm sure they'll kill their twitter admin that keeps tweeting Congratulations to Real Madrid alllllll the times they were winning the UCL from the last decade till now. 😂😂

Clowns. Club wey go soon deregulate as money no dey.

All are simply modifications because they had smart thinkers that can analyze lines and its impact on the minds of their citizens. Nigeria lacks that. Reverting to the Old one without as much as a change of a punctuation mark shows how clueless these guys are when it comes to thinking about Nigerians. Like, is that even hard to see?

One of biggest favorites. Her voice and personality. Didn't end well but Oyedupe Houston can't be forgotten.

Amedino99:
Ndidi in new jersey.
Ko fine rara

Be like Green Version of Ghana jersey. Who suggested this design sef?

Spy360:
Madrid without Kroos will not be the same again. It is almost impossible to replace him in that diamond midfield Ancelotti loves to play.

Are you kidding me?

Same Ancelotti o. Same Madrid. Many of us never imagined a Madrid after Cr7, Benzema, and those guys that balled under Mou that year. But Zidane came. Don Carlo too. Don't underestimate the Don's ability to get replacement to keep the wheel spinning just fine. Madrid can make us forget Kroos if they want.

solonnachi:
Why am I feeling off about Finidi? Under his charge many of our key players are still not around and we are preparing to face South Africa on Friday.

He may not be an orator, but i join you to say i feel off about him. I can't place it. Is it the PR or the fact that it doesn't ooze the necessary confidence we ought to be seeing by now? Calculators are dusty o. We don't play to use them anytime soon.

Lush100:
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No sir
Scoring was not a problem for laat season but winning some matches was a problem and that's because when opportunity/chances comes we didn't take all of them.
We could have won the league with 89 points but another team went further to get 91 points.
So we need to see how we can improve.
I'm not castigating the team. I'm very proud of them but looking at the UCL format we need to close out all identified weakness.
Mbappe has joined Real Madrid.(this has solved their goal threat problem even with them winning the La Liga.)
We should also look to ours

Thank you for this. If anything at all, we need to mirror the mentality of the champions and try to equal or find ways to outsmart their moves. See how the madrid team is going to be set up next season and you'll begin to wonder if they're not greedy enough. We don't even know who they'll be onto to replace Modric and Kroos but i know they're planning that already.
No be all this talk of "scoring is not our problem"


The Finals that happened in the last 3weeks had teams that know how to score struggling(including Madrid), and we never reach their level o. Until mistakes occured.

Mentality... Like Lookman vs Bayer04.

See Ceballos o😎
That means 5 ex-Gunners played in a Uefa final/won a medal


See Madrid alone. I heard Rodrygo is leaving. Dunno how true sha.

mostob:
The fact is ready made Striker no dey outside now. All we have are just prospects.

1. Sesko
2. Gyokeres
3. Osimhen
4. Vlahovic
5. Dovbyk

Who would you go for?
Personally, my choice is between Sesko (close call between him and Gyokeres).
Napoli wants 130m for Osimhen and he is currently injured. That rules him out of my options.

Abeg comot that Vlah abeg. Gracias 🤣

Deltamani:
The Senegalese ladies are just not good headers otherwise they would have punished the SA side alot with their height and strength..they are too tall n physically fit..

They should try and maximize their height advantage, the last time I saw a team having this kind of height advantage was Germany 2007–2015 set where 70% of their players were very tall..

even last wafcon they didn't utilize it. And they sabi ball o.

Deltamani:
The truth is the only Desire Oparanozie Successor will be Maclean Chinonyerem but she’s low on the pecking order considering Randy Waldrum options at no.9

Many People here ain’t following up the the Russian league that’s why they can’t even tell how good Maclean is.. She’s a well built natural no.9, Quick and Strong, Deadly in front of goal, Uses both feet’s effectively, Very good in the air, Her hold up play is good, Can play with back to goal and also a good presser..

Maclean might even come in at No.5 or no.6 behind Asisat Oshoala, Ifeoma Onumonu, Esther Okoronkwo and Chinwendu Ihezuo

Only ish is one just reduces focus on her as it doesn't look like Randy is interested. Dunno why.

Deltamani:
Concerning Friendly games, Sam have said we would be playing just 1 before the Olympic Games and would be either France, Colombia, Canada or New Zealand.. So don’t expect 4 but 1 or 2 at most if there a die minute change..

The ladies are to Camp in Spain 🇪🇸 next month 5th ( Play the friendly game 15th) then move to France 🇫🇷 16th and continue till 25th First game..

The 1st 2 are okay picks. The way the Super Eagles have made familiar foes with Argentina is the way Super Falcons have with Canada. Make we taste different soup abeg 🤣

carbonado:
...one or two friendly is okay o, remember how players from different countries were picking injury left,right and center prior to FIFAWWC. It was alarming. The window for players to recover is so thin,hence we should make their health our number 1 priority. We can't afford our players picking injury

That's true sha. You're right.

mostob:
Did you watch Ihezuo against South Africa? Moreso, we ain't going to be doing cross and nod for a whole 90 minutes. There will be a time when the striker will need to drop deep or run behind.

I guess my mistake was adding "theoretically" or "hypothetically" to my POV. That's why i only wish. Against SA though, aside the goal and press, nothing to set her apart really. Especially that 2nd leg. We need that attack point to be much sharper than that. She fits a need for now but still very far from what we miss with Desire.

Lush100:
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Yes.
Goals difference and goals.
G Jesus should have solved this prob for us but he's more interested in build up.
I remember martinelli didn't pass to I think saka 2 seasons ago we should have won Liverpool.
Trossard is already making claim for the wing.
I think we could use him upfront.
Problem he not that okay for too much touched in opposition box.

Let's see if this new format will favor us. The ONLY takeaway i have that we need to get asap is Squad depth to be able to compete favourably on both ends. If the Frontline needs to change to achieve that, then let's get on with it. No dulling.

The new format of the UCL begins in a few months.

This means that goals will become important in grand scheme of things and so demand for finishers will skyrocket as well. I doubt Arsenal is part of the 8 automatic tickets sha. We'll see soon. Sooo, buyyyyy!!!

isan:
What is ify going to do against spain ? Stand around in the box waiting for cross because she scored one header 2 years ago ? How you prefer ify to pressing machine ihezuo ? You don't know we have to press spain from the front and not allw them build from the back .....ihezuo , babajide and ajibade are going to be vital against spain

Most of what i said is based on what is available so far in the team. That is why many of us have swallowed our pain as Oparanozie successor is no more. I don't like the fact that she's the only one with such in any match for the SF since that header( 2yrs and nobody has replicated that and that is worrisome)

So, don't take it that way. The angle is about exploiting the biggest weakness of Spain, which imo, ihezuo can't offer. If we go the ihezuo route, it will just be England repeat where we defend well but no attacking bite.
It's up to her to prove me wrong.

Deltamani:
But what will it take for Asisat Oshoala to play on the Flanks? Like she’s still very very quick but doesn’t want to play as a winger, can put in a good crosss into the Box too… I wish sha can just give us that Oshoala of 2014–2020 outrun the fullbacks on the flanks and deliver good balls.. At least for 60minutes won’t be bad but again Randy demands his winger to always help the fullbacks with defensive Duties.

Lol. Expect less from her for sanity. Connecting crosses in GWG has been Herculean in all sincerity. Provided it is flank duty but pace and acceleration, then she'll deliver on the edge of that box. But 60mins 🥱🥱😹

Deltamani:
In Midfield against Spain I will go with Ayinde, Ucheibe and Toni Payne, With Ayinde trying her best with Aitana Bonmati who loves to drop into space to collect the ball, Ayinde like follow follow too so she’s ready to roam with her, Ucheibe to double tasks💯.. Payne should be able to connect with the attack well with her skills and pace as she’s capable of moving with the ball too, then Echegini can come in at 70minutes to rap things up for Payne! Deborah for Ayinde..


Ajibade still our key player upfront can deal with any of the Spainish Fullbacks especially Olga Carmona. If we’re to go with Crosses into the box then Babajide can as well do that but who attacks the balls when she crosses

Spain top3 Engine Rooms right now are Aitana, Mariona and Hermoso.. All their games that have watched from World Cup till now Spain plays with only 1 Defensive Midfielders which is Real Madrid Teresa Abelleira or someone else with the other two midfielders doing equal job of Creating and Defending (Aitana and Hermoso in recent games like the UEFA Nations League Final)..

I don’t think there would be much problem policing Salma as Ohale and Demehin should be able to match her, she do need the ball at her left foot so closing her down will boil down to our RB and RCB…

Randy usual 4-2-3-1 or 3-5-2 can do the job on that day as far as we remain compact with our defensive shape.!

Blessing Demehin should be ready but My Major Worries is that Ashleigh Plumptre might not be fit enough for the Olympics.. Okeke is tested and trusted as she has played on the big stage before too.!

We'll need two crosser/wingers which are Rinsola and Rasheedat. It's now that 9 that's good aerially with an on rushing midfielder for rebound that is left.


Availability of these names you listed might be down to how they are assessed during the camp prep and friendlies. Some names making final list is also dependent on if CAF sets a date for Wafcon 2024 before Olympics proper.

One thing is certain-- anyhow we pair the CBs, i doubt we will be so slack and foolish like England and these Denmark Defenders. They made stuff too easy for the Spanish players

Deltamani:
WellDone DavePPPPPPPP

Concerning their Wingers Mariona is their main key in that Aspect as she has her own way of doing that and unlocking the opponents defense with the way she drifts from Left to Right and into the midfield, she must be watched closely but who will keep her at Bay as she plays from the Left Alozie, Okeke or Nicole Payne??

Athenea del Castillo on the opposite flank is good too but not as Mariona so she can easily be handled, but she’s Pacy..


On the aspect of Crossing Rash is arguably the best now in the Starting 11 but in the team it goes to Rinsola Babajide easily but Randy hasn’t find a way to bring her on board maybe Pre-Olympics Preparation Randy will work on that.. Kanu Is dangerous in the Air but her connection and final decision making has been poor so can’t count on that, We still don’t have a no.9 like Oparanozie who’s a threat in the Air and can impose herself physically on the Center Backs of the Opponents. (Macleans Chinonyerem is the best Option but not in team right now maybe in the future) Who starts at no.9 against Spain? Ihezuo or Esther? I Will prefer Oshoala from the bench in that Particular game… Onumonu still struggling with Ankle injury don’t know if she will be fit enough for the Olympics yet.

The Wingback formation looks okay to contain them in 1st half. Then switch to the other 433 or 4213 with JOE playing behind the 3 attackers. With this discovery, e go pain me if Ify doesn't make it. I doubt Ihezuo will have much of a presence with Spain. Probably Esther.


We need 4 friendlies at least to see how they'll merge. Syncing might change how we imagine them shaping up.

naptu2:
Spain vs Denmark (highlights).


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aBZhHw98mI?si=3MvfjDJlthxZzwgb

Playing behind their opponents is their main attacking strength. I watched some of their World Cup games and realized that their wingers are really really key to all attacks. Plus there was some really terrible defending by most of their opponents, especially the way England defending against them. That was really terrible. Aitana and Vicky love sneaking waiting for a backpass from a winger that has ran behind, making space for them.



Goals scored against them came from cross and nod, and this brings me to a part of our game that I've always complained about.

Rash is arguably our best crosser right now. But we don't have any nodding figure in the box with connecting power like Onumonu. If you watched our goal at wafcon vs Morocco, you'll understand why. All the other cross and nod has been Rash on the receiving end and Kanu that never connects or threatens any defense. Spanish defenders will have trouble if we deploy this approach


Another weakness from this Denmark game was i discovered Harder became more expressive around the 70th min and most of the Spanish players have already gotten tired and not eager to do any again. Denmark wasted most chance around the 70th to 90th min.


Who will mark out Salma between Alozie/Okeke/Payne or Ucheibe. Any one marking her out will need pace and physical strength and should not expect Ohale drifting to the RB position to be exposing the RCB spot for the incoming runners.


Carmona and Vicky sneaking when CBs get too deep.
That's where Debbi and Ayinde becomes a problem for their style of play. I'll prefer Toni starts in that game ahead of JOE. JOE coming on as sub around 60th to 70th will be effective.

Bottom line, a slight attacking adjustment to the England game tactic will help us. Unless Randy got something way better to cause their midfielders to fall back and assist their defenders that can't run or come tops vs a physical CF

Deltamani:
Does This Mean 2024 WAFCON Is Still Going To Hold?

🚨The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially unveiled the "Elite A" list of female referees and assistant referees. This prestigious selection is a crucial step in the preparations for the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Selected referees will participate in an intensive training in Cairo, Egypt, from June 9 to 13. The goal of this internship is to strengthen their skills and prepare them for the high demands of the continental competition.

During this period, umpires will benefit from a comprehensive program including theory sessions, practical on-field drills and rigorous physical assessments. The focus will be on mastering the new rules of the game and improving the refereeing performance in real-game situations.

abeg make e hold o. Probably in ember months or so. That would be quite a stretch for caf Olympics teams too sha.


Besides, why do we always undermine having numbers in this Refereeing Sector in CAF? It's worrisome. Just 1??

Deltamani:
Hey Guys Good day

There’s an Argument on ground on who’s the Best Marker between Halimatu Ayinde and Christy Ucheibe..

I just want you guys opinion on this!

I think Ayinde is great if you give her a man2man duty. She's toooooo focused on it and when away from that person, she's still give sweet passes.


But you see that Christy
1st she's way younger
Then she can be deployed anywhere defending is needed. If you want to lock up the back, Ucheibe and Abiodun will do it very well for you. That doesn't take away from Ayinde. The other two sometimes switch off. But it's been way too long I've seen Ayinde switch off.

Like, she had to be sent off for Morocco to feel they got an advantage at wafcon. That says alot for me. Out of the two youngies though, i feel Ayinde's Successor is Debbie for style of play.

Overall, It's tooo close to outrightly choose cos if you watch Christy in UWCL, e go hard you to choose too.

However, i pick Ayinde!!

They jumped to number 19 means they feel 1-18 is difficult and big for them. Smh.

lbrichman2:
He should stay in Napoli, score 20+ goals next season and they will be back for him..
He's in a very strong position contract wise, he doesn't need to rush or try to force a move

Having no european football the next season after winning Apoty doesn't boil down well with me. It's counterproductive from my POV.

Marjoribanks:
I think the real issue is his cost, fitness and character. Even the club president complained about it! Guirassy, Jackson, Salah, Kudus etc were even worse at AFCON yet clubs want them!
He can't just stay fit for a long period of time. No team will spend such amount on such a player with this FFP crap!

He should have left last season when a lot of teams were looking for strikers.

My advise for him would be to remain at Napoli and remain fit! They would come for him next summer! All those average strikers would flop again!

Man United, Chelsea, Madrid, Barca, PSG, Liverpool, Bayern etc will be back in the market for strikers!

I dunno if the ffp issue is part problem. His evaluation was followed by some new adjustments and that alone will make his topmost suitors to be cautious than normal. Annoying situation. Also, as you said, this injury issue. I want to see a scenario by next year where the physio of the new team works on that and everyone wonders why he doesn't get injured as before. It will shut naysayers up. I really want him to leave Napoli. Play is feeling somehow to me already. Up to him sha

We may not like to say it but as far as this transfer window is concerned, the topmost discussion associated with Osimhen is his Afcon performance. I know what he can do but imagine using just that as it is the latest underwhelming folder to use.


Who gets VO regardless might just cook and shut everyone up for good. He's still him.

Shegzdave:
You may be right but personally I’d have love Gyrokes but since we’re going for sesko, I only gave My submission on his ability, the dude is also clinical.

Who knows if We might go fit Gyrokes later and dump this dude

Sure i get you. Its good we know we need such kind of play. It's impressive. Make they sha no dash person hopes by not signing better o😂😂😂

Shegzdave:

I just finished watching his clip, that boy is good and his first Touch is great.

He's actually not better than Gykoresp if you compare. Plus big game impact is another aspect to assess him with. We need that.

Deltamani:
WAFCON no be problem, the World Cup & Olympics should be our main target.

Especially this Olympics prep. If we are serious, we should use it to set a legacy similar to the men's Atlanta 96.

We also need to start prepping for replacement of Senior members closer to retirement.

Sesko drums are rolling hard.


I don't like the way some Arsenal fans think sometimes.
To me, it is better we do like we don't have Kai and then make a very big decision for that 9 role. That way, the balance of our attack will tilt to the new arrival and Kai will be backup. Many Gunners just want any striker "because Kai is still there"


And they wantu compete against the biggest and most daring teams in UCL? Mentality mehn.. 😑😑

Treat it like nobody dey on ground jare. Sesko is not bad. But there are better options IMO.

Deltamani:
Guys you all can go to YouTube and see her exploits especially from set pieces, this girl is dangerous! We better snatch her away from Austria now before they do so, she will be 19yrs by November.

She’s currently the Star/key player for their U20 National Team and will be leading them to the U20 World Cup later on this year, let’s keep our eyes on her..

Her move away from Austria to Germany Bundesliga side Freiburg is a testament that she’s a top talent..

https://youtube.com/shorts/X-03ElJMKWA?si=34mth2WzusbPA3lS

https://youtube.com/shorts/v3toE0djAQU?si=NZsEG0QaOVUY7psp

https://youtube.com/shorts/apcAuQoi9aM?si=1imt7j974xv57Vxs

Let's see if she can be snatched.


Once again, with proper plans and squad depth, we should be winning next two wafcons.

naptu2:
Well, Rasheedat Ajibade has already started.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7kW5YnsyRU/?igsh=MWR2NjJoeHhzcG0wdA==

Captain nla😂😂😂😂😂

mostob:
They can guide na..... just dey move lip small small

This country na case mehn😂😂😂