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🇯🇵 Based Defender Chidinma Okeke

Pace and Power….. 22yrs Granada CF Forward Edna Imade



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XE-Bama8Ndk?si=eTgxvqJCDdBWwQbw

Big congratulations to SuperFalcons Forward Anam Imo who has been awarded the Northern Star 2023 🌟

The award given by NSD, Couriern and PT each year by the county's best football players.

In total, Anam scored 15 goals and 7 assists this season 👏❤️🤍

Deltamani:
HT: Eintracht Frankfurt (1) - (0) FCB

Tough game tonight, Barcelona midfielder are not having enough control of the game and they’re a bit clueless..

Special mention to Keira Walsh and Ingrid for putting in a great fight…

Salma and Mariona very poor especially Salma while Mariona tends to slow down the game..

Frankfurt have done a great job closing down Barca Right side Aitana, bronze and Graham Hansen having a tough time..

Remove Salma, bring in Oshoala and move Mariona to the Left Flank!


https://www.youtube.com/live/71u7ig7kHnY?si=67N6pJULlQUI9S-I

Eintracht Frankfurt (1) - (3) FCB

Both players who had a poor first half seems to have woken up…. Football for you

Salma ⚽️⚽️
Mariona⚽️

HT: Eintracht Frankfurt (1) - (0) FCB

Tough game tonight, Barcelona midfielder are not having enough control of the game and they’re a bit clueless..

Special mention to Keira Walsh and Ingrid for putting in a great fight…

Salma and Mariona very poor especially Salma while Mariona tends to slow down the game..

Frankfurt have done a great job closing down Barca Right side Aitana, bronze and Graham Hansen having a tough time..

Remove Salma, bring in Oshoala and move Mariona to the Left Flank!


https://www.youtube.com/live/71u7ig7kHnY?si=67N6pJULlQUI9S-I

Super Falcons Defender Ashleigh Plumptre has Received Her Double Awards For Best Player Of The Month And Best League Goal. Congratulations Ashleigh

CAF unveil it's best 11 of the tournament, 6 Mamelodi Sundowns champions included, Ampem's great talent Comfort Yeboah makes the list well deserved along with team mate Jennifer Owusuaa who was a thorn in opposing defences side, Ghizlane Chebbak and Fatima Tagnaout stood out for ASFAR and Meryem Hajri great in defence for Sporting Club Casablanca leading them to new heights of play and deservedly runners up in the tournament.

🚨NWFL WK 2 RESULTS

FC Robo Queens 3-2 Sunshine Queens

Dannaz Ladies 2-0 Naija Ratels

Rivers Angels 3-1 Edo Queens

Royal Queens 0-1 Abia Angels

Adamawa Queens 0-1 Confluence Queens

Bayelsa Queens 2-0 Ekiti Queens

Delta Queens 1-1 Remo Stars Ladies

Nasarawa Amazons 1-0 Heartland Queens

AkinDS:
Mommy wa!
She must be captain by fire or by force.

Just thinking...perhaps she's afraid she would flunk the CAF or UEFA coaching exam?

After Playing for how many years and at the highest level, there’s no way she would flunk their Exams…

Bayelsa Queens vs Ekiti Queens

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/7tzCfeaQxTKVJALB/?mibextid=p7WL9T

DANNAZ vs Naija Ratels

https://www.facebook.com/100063809234812/videos/3492793334271119

FIFA World Cup Largess: Why Super Falcons Got $40, 500, Instead Of $60,000

Nigeria's Super Falcons who represented the country in the 2023 FIFA World Cup in Australia and New Zealand have started getting their largess from the World Soccer governing body.
Just the before the competition, FIFA announced that each player participating in the Mundial will get $30, 000 for group matches and get more as they progress in the competition.

The Nigerian side is entitled to $60,000 because they lost out in the second round of the tournament to England. The football body has started paying the money but to the surprise of the players, they got $40,500 instead of the proposed $60,000. The matter has finally been clarified by FIFA on why the money dropped to $40,500.


Players whose teams were based in Australia for the duration of the tournament are receiving just over two-thirds of the match fees, with the ATO imposing a 32.5% withholding tax.

The imposition of this tax was an integral part of the hosting agreement that FIFA agreed with the Australian government. The tax imposition implies that Nigeria’s players, who reached the last 16, narrowly losing to England, earned $60,000 each but only received $40,500 after the ATO’s deductions.

In contrast, all teams that played their group and knockout matches in New Zealand had no deductions from their match fees. They were given tax-free status by New Zealand’s Internal Revenue Department.

BascoVanVeli:
Comfort Folorunsho

I would love to see what she does at the U20 World Cup first b4 i jump into conclusion, again she’s still very very young and have a lot of years ahead of her.. our future Kikelomo Ajayi (Baby Giant)

Linda Caicedo’s 2023 is OVER, per @JLSanchez78, after suffering an injury to the ligaments in her right ankle during #ElClásico 🤕🇨🇴

The Rumor Is Out There Again…

Nigerian international Il Jennifer Echegini was
already negotiating a transfer to the Bianconeri in the summer. According to Mauro Munno, a transfer could be completed…

mostob:
Highlights can be deceptive at times as they don't tell the whole story but I like what I see from the clip you posted here.


She will make a good partner with Ohale as she and Ashleigh are a bit similar.

Yeah Yeah Highlights can really give you the whole details about a Player but will definitely give out some hints on what to expect and his/her Capabilities…

Again I don’t think Pairing her with Ohale will be the rightful choice, instead she should serve as a Backup or an understudy to Osinachi Ohale who’s now the Mama of the Defense…

Osinachi Ohale
Blessing Demehin
Ashleigh Plumptre
Maureen Umeughochukwu and Maybe
Akudo Ogbonna as CB for the SuperFalcons won’t be Bad at all…

Happiness Olalude one of the girls Scouted during OSEBABA cup August 2023 has been given 3 year’s professional contract with Delta Queens Fc with 150k basic salary monthly. She will be with Delta Queens till 2026.

What Maureen Umeughochukwu Can Bring to the SuperFalcons Center Back Position…

At 21yrs Maureen is physically strong, right-footed Center Back, has good pace and technique, and an eye for goal as she is capable of scoring powerful headers.


She is known for her aggressive playing style, tackling ability and strong aerial presence. Comfortable with the ball at her feet. she is also known for her leadership qualities and passing ability.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVfXV-T-9dA?si=kfBwuCpZh0XHANef

AkinDS:
Randy gave Macleans a chance and it was clear she wasn't good enough.
She blew her chance, just as Roosa Ariyo did.
I also see the social experiment the Madugu coach performed has failed already.

The Falcons need to infuse 3 players at the moment:
FW: Edna Imade - 5'11 Granada CF striker
MF: Elisha Sulola - 5'10" CF Valencia Midfielder
CD: Maureen Umeugochukwu - (Deltamani's favorite)
The first two are young and have a very bright future ahead. I have little confidence the age Umeh is purporting to be is correct (Naija age).

And no, I am not a fan of Gift Monday, as she is very inconsistent.

Whaooo just because it’s Maureen Umeughochukwu now she’s no Longer 21yrs and her age is Naija Age, but the likes of Demehin, Monday Gift, Peace Efih and Ucheibe that are of age bracket are not Naija age but Foreign Age😂🤗😂

Nawa… Anyway what matters here is her doing well and playing at the top for level when given the chance to play for the SuperFalcons, I do tip her as Osinachi Ohale successor💯

But wait ooo in 2010 Osinachi Ohale walk in straight from the U20 to the SuperFalcons Starting 11 where there were Big Defenders like Christy George, Ulunma Jerome, Lilian Cole and Kikelomo Ajayi on the verge of retirement then..

lovewins:
You succinctly summarised Ajibade. It's why we need someone who can make up for her deficiencies. It makes sense if at least on if your wing forward can cross, however in our case none can.

One of the reasons I pointed out the trio of Rinsola Babajide who’s a better Crosser from the Left, Oshoala in the middle and Ajibade a Playmaking forward on the Right with them interchanging occasionally during games..

At least we should be glad we have Ajibade who’s already on her way to being a World Class Player.. Have seen World Class Defenders like Lucy Bronze, Mapi Leon, Carpenter etc struggling to contain her.! She helps a lot Defensively too just as Ordega used to do back in her Prime..

Asisat Oshoala the greatest Africa Woman players of all time…
Alexia Putellas is now FC Barcelona’s all-time topscorer in the Champions League with Asisat at no.5⚽️

lovewins:
Ajibade sadly is a terrible crosser of the ball. What Ajibade brings to the team is quite different. She contributes immensely to the team defensively and is very pact and rugged (her goal last weekend is an example of how rugged she is). She also does a lot of cut in but is most time found wanting with her final balls. It's why we need someone else who can make up for her deficiencies.

Paradoxically, Asisat is a good ball crosser and like I've advocated here severally,bill rather she plays on the wings. Our coaches however aren't bold enough to make that decision. Not sure how something so glaring isn't being implemented. You'll notice that at least one of her assist from the last game came after she shifted to the the wings.

Rinsola will have to prove herself, it's why I haven't formed an opinion on her. I however do not think she's that pacy (even though many people here believe that), one of her strong points is she can shoot outside the box.

Concerning Ajibade she’s poor with her Crosses yes, which is her weak side … again, she gives a lot defensively and she’s more of a Play making forward who does the job for the other forwards to Score, as she can draw players to herself, run, dribble and cause havoc..! I remember when Rapinoe was doing the same some time ago but the difference was that she is the best in Ball Crossing as far as the Women’s game is concerned..

lovewins:
Ajibade sadly is a terrible crosser of the ball. What Ajibade brings to the team is quite different. She contributes immensely to the team defensively and is very pact and rugged (her goal last weekend is an example of how rugged she is). She also does a lot of cut in but is most time found wanting with her final balls. It's why we need someone else who can make up for her deficiencies.

Paradoxically, Asisat is a good ball crosser and like I've advocated here severally,bill rather she plays on the wings. Our coaches however aren't bold enough to make that decision. Not sure how something so glaring isn't being implemented. You'll notice that at least one of her assist from the last game came after she shifted to the the wings.

Rinsola will have to prove herself, it's why I haven't formed an opinion on her. I however do not think she's that pacy (even though many people here believe that), one of her strong points is she can shoot outside the box.

Concerning Rinsola Pace I would love you to watch this game at list the first 20minutes so you can draw conclusion from it if she does have the pace.. ahbi na me da see another thing..
https://www.youtube.com/live/UUHp8dU32Xs?si=IOzuugRApgoPyaS6

mostob:
What about MacLean? Roosa is another forgotten player. Inasmuch as Oshoala is our queen, we need to let her know she is not indispensable. It is quite sad we have a player like Oshoala and we are still worried about goalscoring.



Maureen Umeh is another player I really wish we could try out. We are kinda thin at the backline. For now, Ohale, Ashleigh and Demehin are the only ones we can point out.

Hopefully, this Glory Edet shines if given minutes to give us another FB option.


That Sulola should have been called up especially since either Onyi or Debbie may not be available.

Maureen Umeughochukwu nicknamed Nigeria Wendie Renard because of their Similar Physique and playing patterns..
Maureen Umeh is of same age with Blessing Demehin, She’s doing well at Nantes and they’re currently on top of Div2 League…

She scored one goal in their Cup game this past weekend.. Hopefully she will get there and one day gets call up for now she should play her way to the Top Division..!

mostob:
What about MacLean? Roosa is another forgotten player. Inasmuch as Oshoala is our queen, we need to let her know she is not indispensable. It is quite sad we have a player like Oshoala and we are still worried about goalscoring.



Maureen Umeh is another player I really wish we could try out. We are kinda thin at the backline. For now, Ohale, Ashleigh and Demehin are the only ones we can point out.

Hopefully, this Glory Edet shines if given minutes to give us another FB option.


That Sulola should have been called up especially since either Onyi or Debbie may not be available.

I have high hopes in Macleans Chinonyerem but injury cut her season shot in Russia 🇷🇺, she was the League top scorer from beginning to some extent before she got injured.. She’s getting back to fitness though but the Russian League is almost over..

She’s a typical No.9 , a born Finisher who’s well built for that position. She’s just 23yrs and have a lot of years ahead of her too.. I will give her more minutes ahead of Onumonu for now if she would fit in Properly as I want a typical No.9 who can bully her way through the defense line just like Oparanozie but the good thing is she’s quick..

I would love to see the Combination of Rinsola Babajide, Asisat Oshoala and Rasheedat Ajibade upfront…

Uchenna Kanu is another complete forward in the team, she’s good but since her move to the NWSL she hasn’t found her usual form.. She did blossomed in the College (NAIA Div, Sweden and Mexico).. Hope she gets back herself as she has that similar traits of Thembi Kgatlana

Babajide natural position is the Left Wing.. If she’s in her element she’s dangerous, I remember when she was at Real Betis against Sevilla she was so ruthless upfront causing havoc with her pace, Skills and pullout into the Box..

I really enjoyed this Particular game

https://www.youtube.com/live/UUHp8dU32Xs?si=IOzuugRApgoPyaS6

lovewins:
Yes, Onumonu sadly isn't a solution to the problem. Rinsola is just another player in the mold of Monday and Kanu with a few variations. Vicky Lopez isn't playing for Nigeria and it's time we move past her. She also isn't exactly a striker so doesn't address the problem.

Rinsola Babajide was pretty okay when she came to Real Betis, but right now she’s kind of off a bit… She can own the Left Wing though..

Rasheedat Ajibade isn’t a Midfielder ( That’s just her makeshift position if we’re Lacking options in that position) She should be brought back to the Flank where she normally rotates from Right to Left.. she’s the only 1 am very sure of her spot upfront… She Plays Left Wing at Atletico Madrid

Coach Justin Maduga might not even play the rightful players the way am seeing him…!

lovewins:
Yes, Onumonu sadly isn't a solution to the problem. Rinsola is just another player in the mold of Monday and Kanu with a few variations. Vicky Lopez isn't playing for Nigeria and it's time we move past her. She also isn't exactly a striker so doesn't address the problem.

We really need a typical no.9 that would Finnish those few chances that comes… At least a well built striker of Oparanozie quality at least should be quicker than her ( Finishing, Power, Play with her back toward goal, Free Kicks, penalty, ability to drift wide and good hold play)

Infact we need a Benzema or Halland kind of no.9

🚨✅| OFFICIAL
Seven Barça Femení players have been nominated for Best Women's Player of the Year at the Globe Soccer Awards.

lovewins:
I get the spirit of what you're trying to say. The first thing that come to mind as I saw the list was "we are rotating th roster". It's concerning cause we have Olympics qualifiers ahead of us and these games should serve as some form of rehearsal for the ladies.

As a fan, even I know FSU and Pitts have a game on Friday with one of them moving to the next round z so as happy as I was to see both of the girls in the team was surprised how that happened. Maybe there's something they know we don't.

Our striking option is the most concerning. Esther Okoronkwo isn't in form period! Monday, Rinsola and Kanu are too alike and basically play same role. Should Oshoala struggle on the day we have no alternative.

Okoronkwo is arguably not in form but that doesn’t mean she isn’t going to perform, Kanu did well in the last match and she’s also capable of Playing in any of the Positions upfront…

So why the worries? Because of Cape Verde 🇨🇻??

GeneralDae:
Would you say Okoronkwo has lost form a little just like Onumonu compared to their game in say 2021?

She plays the No.9 position at UDG Tenerife right now alongside Belgium 🇧🇪 striker Blom who seems