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This Current U20 might give us some quality CB’s but again who will the pairs be cause they currently have 3top youngsters in that position..

••• Shukurat Oladipo (FC Robo Queens)🇳🇬
••• Comfort Folorunsho (Edo Queens)🇳🇬
••• Oyinlola Olamide (Laliga Academy)🇪🇸

For me sha, I’m anticipating for the Pair of Shukurat & Oyinlola going to the U20 World Cup, Comfort should be 3rd on the list!

dankorode:
wetin be the name of that girl that look like oyinbo in that 4th pic?

Her name is Simone Reilly Adebowale 17yrs old Attacking Midfielder who plays for Bohemian FC, Republic of Ireland…!

Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 based U20 Forward Chinaza Agoh..

Lokomotive Moscow 🇷🇺 CDM Favour Emmanuel

mostob:
Nice move. All of them seems to be moving to US. This girl and Mercy Idoko caught my attention that year. There is this Aminat Bello too. All fast and physical albeit with some rough edges. How I wish Flourish and Bashirat went through the same route too.

Is it Bello Omowunmi? Cause the one am familiar with is Bello Omowunmi currently with the U20’s preparing for the World Cup and also plays College football in the 🇺🇸

Look who’s Back…💛💛

Deltamani:
Imagine France 🇫🇷 with one of the Best Squad as far as women’s football is concerned couldn’t even beat Brazil to advance in their own Home soil…!

Chaiiiiie

Is this Coaching Problem or what?

What a game 🔥🔥
Tempers where high
France had the game in there hands but Brazil took the chance

Imagine France 🇫🇷 with one of the Best Squad as far as women’s football is concerned couldn’t even beat Brazil to advance in their own Home soil…!

Chaiiiiie

Is this Coaching Problem or what?

Spain 🇪🇸(2)—(2) Colombia 🇨🇴

⚽️12' Ramirez M. (Santos L.) [COL]
⚽️53' Santos L. () [COL]
⚽️79' Hermoso J. [SPA]
⚽️90+7' Paredes I. (Paralluelo S.) [SPA]

Spain (1)—(2) Colombia 🇨🇴

⚽️12' Ramirez M. (Santos L.) [COL]
⚽️53' Santos L. () [COL]
⚽️79' Hermoso J. [SPA]

solonnachi:
We have a young bright team of attackers that Randy failed to take along to the Olympics. See Gift Monday, Rinsola Babajide, Sebatine Flourish, Ajakaiye etc. We can build the future around these players with Okoronkwo, Echigini etc

You’re still mentioning Gift Monday, Sebatine Flourish, Ajakaiye that haven’t shown any working yet😂😂

Even if I want to pick, I will only pick Opeyemi Ajakaye as she has that pace that can cause havoc.

Fenerbahçe have added Regina Ibiang Otu, who played for AS Saint-Etienne last season, to its squad.

The 28-year-old midfielder, who also plays for the Nigeria Women's National Team, signed a contract binding her to the yellow-dark blue colors for 2 years.

Nigeria U17 International Edidiong Etim joins University of Central Florida🇺🇸

The UCF Knights women's soccer program represents the University of Central Florida in NCAA Division I and they compete in the Big 12 Conference.

limcar:
Looking at the QF pairings at the olympics, i realized SF have a long way to go. We have a team of average players who parade themselves as superstars because they play abroad or because they dominate africa in WAFCON competitions. But the rest of africa is catching up. Zambia you see today will be world beaters tomorrow if they put their axe together. Same goes for SA and other rival football nations going forward. The future is bleak for the super falcons

In all we no longer have good enough attackers in the team, which has been our major strengths in the past..

•• Asisat Oshoala still have the experience but seems to have past her prime..!

•• Rasheedat Ajibade who we can depend on can fumble when not expected and if it happens it affects the whole team when she’s not in her elements.

•• Uchenna Kanu was a bright spot but haven’t lived up to the billing and her game keep on deprecating..

•• The rest are just average at best.! Like we need at least 3 World Class forwards right now that can push out the likes of Onumonu, Ihezuo, Kanu etc..!

•• Monday Gift just there for fancy! Rinsola Babajide look like someone who can bring in Spark to the attack but need game time.

limcar:
Looking at the QF pairings at the olympics, i realized SF have a long way to go. We have a team of average players who parade themselves as superstars because they play abroad or because they dominate africa in WAFCON competitions. But the rest of africa is catching up. Zambia you see today will be world beaters tomorrow if they put their axe together. Same goes for SA and other rival football nations going forward. The future is bleak for the super falcons

Apart from Zambia that have better attackers i don’t think they’re as good as Nigeria because in the other positions we still top them hands down..

Give Nigeria only Barbara Banda in that attack and see how they will perform.

You see SuperFalcons trying to do it with Ajibade but once she has a bad game it becomes a problem..

I’m not making excuses for them but I can tell you that Zambia has more than 4 of their attacking minded players are with higher testosterone levels than normal females would have, and have even competed as Athlete in Major tournaments before now which we don’t have and they’re taking advantage of it upfront, but look at their defense is nothing to write home about.. CAF have been strict with their rules in the past which made them not to Participate in the last WAFCON, but it seems things have changed right now.

•• Kabange Mupopo #9
•• Racheal Nachula #20
•• Prisca Chilufya #14
•• Racheal Kundananji #17
•• Barbra Banda #11

limcar:
Looking at the QF pairings at the olympics, i realized SF have a long way to go. We have a team of average players who parade themselves as superstars because they play abroad or because they dominate africa in WAFCON competitions. But the rest of africa is catching up. Zambia you see today will be world beaters tomorrow if they put their axe together. Same goes for SA and other rival football nations going forward. The future is bleak for the super falcons

You’re on a 50/50 side with your point right now..

If you Look at the SuperFalcons team properly you will notice that we’re currently lacking in the Attacking side of the game.. Most of the talents we have there right now have probably passed their prime or not in the level we thought they could be..!

Even with playing with some makeshift players in the fullback position we still have one of the strongest defense in the world and in Africa no team comes close..

Japan boast the Olympics’ youngest squad this year 👶

🚨 Very nice gesture! AC Milan becomes the first among major European clubs to introduce an innovative maternity policy for its players and staff, offering them protection during pregnancy 🤰:

➡️ Players will automatically get a one-year contract extension under the same conditions if their contract expires during the season they fall pregnant.

➡️ The club will also provide them with childcare services during their sporting activities and cover travel costs (flights and accommodation) for the player's child and a companion.

Respect ❤️🖤

Fifa Women's Under 20 World Cup

France 🇫🇷 announce their squad for the FIFA Women's Under 20 World Cup in Colombia 🇨🇴

Group B
Aug 31 France 🇫🇷 v Canada 🇨🇦
Sept 3 France 🇫🇷 v Brasil 🇧🇷
Sept 6 France 🇫🇷 v Fiji 🇫🇯

Randy Waldrum under fire after controversial remarks on Nigeria’s Olympic exit

August 1, 2024
By Samuel Ahmadu in France

Following a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Japan, Nigeria head coach Randy Waldrum is now at the receiving end with his controversial comments about the level of competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

A 3-1 first half humiliation saw the Super Falcons dream of advancing to the knockout stage faded away at the Stade de La Beaujiore in Nantes on Wednesday.

Waldrum’s remarks have sparked backlash and further compounded the frustrations surrounding Nigeria’s early exit from the tournament.

“People have to understand that the Olympics is not playing Tanzania or Equatorial Guinea where goals are just going to come. It is not like playing Cape Verde,” Waldrum stated. “Brazil, Spain, and Japan are top teams in the world, and our margin of error is slim. The players gave their all against these teams, and I am proud of the team.”

The comments have been perceived as dismissive towards African nations like Tanzania, Equatorial Guinea, and Cape Verde, raising questions about Waldrum’s respect for other teams within the continent. Critics argue that such statements undermine the progress and competitiveness of African football.

Nigeria’s Olympic campaign has been a major disappointment, marked by three consecutive losses to Brazil, Spain, and Japan, conceding five goals in those encounters. The team’s return to the global multisport event after a 16-year hiatus ended in frustration, as they failed to secure a single win.

Waldrum’s controversial remarks have added to the scrutiny he faces, with many questioning his ability to lead the team to future success. Fans and analysts alike are calling for introspection and a more respectful approach towards all teams, regardless of their perceived strength. As Nigeria reflects on a forgettable Olympic campaign, the focus now shifts to rebuilding and addressing the issues that led to their early exit. Waldrum’s leadership and the team’s strategy will undoubtedly be under the microscope as they prepare for future competitions.

Former Flamingos Defender, Omamuzo Edafe now With Arkansas State University Team in the US

Former Flamingos defender and FIFA U17 World Cup 2022 Bronze medalist, Omamuzo Edafe is now with Arkansas State (USA) University team, Red Wolves Soccer.

The Dependable Right Back joined the side after her exploits at the World Cup in India, where she scored the winning penalty against USA in the quarterfinals.

Omamuzo wears jersey number 24 for her team. She has graduated to the Falconets under Christopher Danjuma and got invitations for the African Games in Ghana and the World Cup qualifiers.

🚨Michelle Alozie speaks after Super Falcons crashed out of the Olympic Games.

She says the players are disappointed to lose out after the endless battles and unseen work, but the team will come back stronger.

💬 “By the grace of God, we will be back and stronger.”

I thought they would beat Germany this time around…

Pre Season Begins…

isan:
The fact the coach is not playing her means she's not good enough

Then go pick whosoever you think is better to replace her on the team. Do you think there are better options somewhere and she wasn’t picked?

A BRIGHT SPOT 🇳🇬

Jennifer Echegini joins a unique class of Super Falcons players to score at the Olympic Games.
Her goal against Japan was Nigeria’s 8th at the Women’s football event of the Olympic Games.

Other scorers?
Mercy Akide-Udoh 4⚽
Perpetua Nkwocha 2⚽
Vera Okolo 1⚽
Jennifer Echegini 1⚽ 🆕

isan:
After how many years? How many tournaments? I don't think she's good enough for international football

With the few minutes she has gotten did she do bad? It was the Coach choice to play other players before her!

Following the conclusion of the Matildas’ Olympic campaign, Head Coach Tony Gustavsson's four-year contract with Football Australia has also come to an end by mutual agreement. Gustavsson addressed the players and staff following the final group stage match against the United States to farewell them and wish them every success with their futures.

“It has been a great honour and privilege to have been able to be the head coach of the Matildas over the past four years. This journey with the team has had many incredible moments and memories that I will forever treasure.

“Thank you to the incredible players for letting me play a small part in their stories, my staff for being beside me every step of the way, Football Australia for backing our vision for this team, the Australian football family for embracing me and the Australian public for the tremendous support.

“Australian football will be forever in my heart, and I will be watching on and cheering on your success in the future.” - Tony Gustavsson

Paris2024 Womens Olympic Football

Despite the points deduction Canada emerge second in the group and advance to the Quarter Finals courtesy of a Vanessa Gilles bullet header in the 61st minute to defeat Colombia 1-0.

Marie-Antoinette Katoto's brace lead host France to the top of Group A defeating New Zealand 2-1 and set up a clash against Brasil.

Quarter Finals
France Vs Brasil
Spain Vs Colombia
USA Vs Japan
Canada Vs Germany

Group C
Spain 2-0 Brasil
Athenea 68
Alexia 90+16

Japan 3-1 Nigeria
Hamano 22 Echegini 42
Tanaka 32
Kitagawa 45

Spain 9
Japan 6
Brasil 3
Nigeria 0

Group B
USA 2-1 Australia
Rodman 43 Kennedy 90+2
Albert 77

Germany 4-1 Zambia
Schüller 10 61 Barbra Banda 49
Bühl 47
Senß 90+6

USA 9
Germany 6
Australia 3
Zambia 0

Group A
France 2-1 New Zealand
Katoto 22 49. Taylor 43

Canada 1-0 Colombia
Gilles 61

France 6
Canada 3
Colombia 3
New Zealand 0

Best 3rd
Brasil 🇧🇷3
Colombia 🇨🇴 3


For New Zealand, Australia, Zambia and Nigeria the Olympic journey comes to an end.

She will definitely grow into that Right Back Position…!

FT’ Zambia🇿🇲 (1) — (4) Germany🇩🇪

⚽️10' Schuller L. (Buhl K.) [GER]
⚽️48' Buhl K. (Popp A.) () [GER]
⚽️50' Banda B. [ZAM]
⚽️62' Schuller L. (Buhl K.) [GER]
⚽️90+7' Senss E. [GER]

62; Zambia🇿🇲 (1) — (3) Germany🇩🇪

⚽️10' Schuller L. (Buhl K.) [GER]
⚽️48' Buhl K. (Popp A.) () [GER]
⚽️50' Banda B. [ZAM]
⚽️62' Schuller L. (Buhl K.) [GER]