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daveP:
OMOEUX!!! 17!!!

That means the average age of the Paris bound team will be around 26yrs? So at best, most of this squad may not be available for the next Olympics too.

I don’t think the average age will be up to that as most of them are at their U23, They will certainly be available so don’t be scared cause we have exciting young talents available to replace the aging ones

Chiamaka Nnadozie
Rofiat Imuran
Blessing Demehin
Nicole Payne
Christy Ucheibe
Deborah Abiodun
Onyi Echegini
Chidinma Okeke
Monday Gift
Rasheedat Ajibade 24yrs

The likes of Ashleigh Plumptre,Alozie, Kanu, Babajide, Okoronkwo and Co will be in their 29th/year 30 then so they stand a big chance too…

Even Ohale can still come back at 36 by then… But new new top talents will definitely be unveiled..

Nneka Moneme once had a great College Career, Was surprised she didn’t go Pro for about 3yrs now. Such a lanky Center forward at 6ft

Next Friendly Match

Japan vs Ghana
13 July, 07:20
Stadium:Kanazawa Go Go Curry Stadium

FT; Japan (4) – (1) New Zealand
M. Hamano 49', 60'
A. Fujino 66'
R. Chiba 80'
Maika scored her first two goals for Japan last night. ✌️🇯🇵

First Leg Clip

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYc65gRz-1U?si=fLKLZj8mg4MwTALK

mostob:
The real 'carpenter' team. We should be able to get the maximum points in this game

The Zambian have spoken, anyway they will really miss Kerr upfront for sure but I believe the Coach has already plan a strategy on how to go about the tournament without her..!

I really want to see their game against Zambians for Sure…!

Previous Olympians that are still playing but not on the National team scene are the likes of….

1• Onome Ebi 41yrs Bnot Netanya , Israel
2• Faith Ikidi 37yrs Pitea IF, Sweden
3• Rita Chikwelu 36yrs Al Shabab, Saudi Arabia
4• Sarah Michael 33yrs Lidköpings, Sweden


The Olympic Roster is just too slim, do we still need them? Nope! If it was to be 23 players roaster I would have maybe brought in just 1 of them Faith Ikidi or Onome Ebi though for retirement and as a Parting gift but again that spot would be better if an U23 ( Maureen Umeughochukwu, Shukurat Oladipo) or even Onyinyechi Zogg takes it and get the experience for future Purposes…!

daveP:
Omo. They just carry plenty 3rds. Almost half their roster. 4 debutants. Means most of them made their debut as u23s. I doubt we'll have such. Mostly debutants.

Lol 😂
Right now we only have Tochukwu Oluehi as the only previous Olympian in the team, veterans like Osinachi Ohale, Halimatu Ayinde, Asisat Oshoala have never been there before. So we might be having only 1 and 17 debutants 😂😂

We have an Olympic roster for the Australian 🇦🇺 Matilda’s


1• Mackenzie Arnold (GK) 30yrs! 3rd (2016, 2020)
2• Ellie Carpenter (VC) DF 24yrs! 3rd (2016, 2020)
3• Steph Catley (C) DF 30yrs! 3rd (2016, 2020)
4• Kyra Cooney-Cross MF 22yrs! 2nd (2020)
5• Caitlin Foord MF/FW 29yrs! 3rd (2016, 2020)
6• Mary Fowler MF/FW 21yrs! 2nd (2020)
7• Katrina Gorry MF 31yrs! 2nd (2016)
8• Michelle Heyman FW 35yrs! 2nd (2016)
9• Clare Hunt DF 25yrs!. Debut
10• Alanna Kennedy DF 29yrs! 3rd (2016, 2020)
11• Teagan Micah GK 26yrs! 2nd (2020)
12• Clare Polkinghorne DF 35yrs! 3rd (2016, 2020)
13• Hayley Raso MF/FW 29yrs! 2nd (2020)
14• Kaitlyn Torpey DF 24yrs! Debut
15• Emily van Egmond (VC) MF/FW 30yrs! 3rd (2016, 2020)
16• Cortnee Vine MF 26yrs! Debut
17• Clare Wheeler MF 26yrs! Debut
18• Tameka Yallop MF 32yrs! 3rd (2016, 2020)

International Friendly Result

Morocco 🇲🇦 3-2 RD Congo 🇨🇩
Jraïdi 39 43 73 Mrabet og 3
Kabakaba 90

Jraïdi treble sees Morocco past battling RD Congo

lovewins:
Baba, some of us don't rate the Russian league. Let her move to a more competitive league and replicate same.

Paul Onuachu was highest goal scorers for years in Belgium, he however got to the EPL and couldn't cut it. They got relegated to the EFL and still wasn't putting up numbers. He got a loan to Turkey and he was balling again. This isn't a general rule as some players could leave the Belgium league and still perform extremely well everywhere else. But I sincerely do not think she's one until she (and I hope she does) proves me wrong. Till then I will always view all of this achievements in Russia with skepticism.

She will certainly deliver if she goes to the bigger Leagues, I remember when Oshoala, Ihezuo, Chawinga Sisters and Barbra Banda were playing in China we all wanted them in Europe. At least now we can see them deliver on the bigger Leagues!

lovewins:
Baba, some of us don't rate the Russian league. Let her move to a more competitive league and replicate same.

Paul Onuachu was highest goal scorers for years in Belgium, he however got to the EPL and couldn't cut it. They got relegated to the EFL and still wasn't putting up numbers. He got a loan to Turkey and he was balling again. This isn't a general rule as some players could leave the Belgium league and still perform extremely well everywhere else. But I sincerely do not think she's one until she (and I hope she does) proves me wrong. Till then I will always view all of this achievements in Russia with skepticism.

One notion I was trying to correct was AkinD and Co saying that she isn’t up to the level and Slow whereas she’s arguably one of the quickest No.9 we have out there in Europe! This girl here haven’t done bad, at 24yrs her Career have been on the rise from Bayelsa Queens to Belarus🇧🇾 down to Poland🇵🇱 where she got the golden boot and now in Russia🇷🇺, you can see the uprising in her Career.

I Believe in one or two years she should be heading to the bigger leagues like the Spainish League, Mexico, France and NWSL..

ZVEZDA PERM (0) VS (2) LOKOMOTIV MOSCOW

Maclean Chinonyerem and Favour Emmanuel was in action..with Macleans scoring Loko second goal..

https://m.vk.com/video-197469803_456241590?from=video

For Mr AkinDS saying Maclean is slow, this game will at least prove you wrong that she’s quicker than your favorite no.9’s

Serie A's Best Under-23 Player for 23/24 Joe Echegini!

🎙️ Marta Vieira spoke excitedly about what the 2027 World Cup in Brazil means to her:

🗣️ "I announced my retirement from the national team at the beginning of this year, but a World Cup is coming up, and if I'm not on the field, I'll be here in Brazil anyway. I've always dreamed of living it"

🗣️ "When the venue was announced, I only thought about being here in Brazil with the girls. It was time for Brazilian women's football and South America to have this recognition"

🗣️ "This World Cup will be a historic milestone whether on the green or not. Stepping on the grass before the game is something I want to experience intensely"

Pitea IF Forward Anam IMO still on International Wilderness…

ekehopp2:
Europe are playing qualifiers, Africa and USA friendlies.

Please When are the next games for the Falcons, pre-Olympics which starts July 25th?

The next FIFA window open from July 8 till the Olympics
And if the Falcons are to Camp mid June they will certainly miss some of the players especially from the NWSL and Collegiate Players too

1• Asisat Oshoala FW — Bay FC 🇺🇸
2• Uchenna Kanu FW — Racing Louisville 🇺🇸
3• Michelle Alozie DF/FW — Houston Dash 🇺🇸
4• Nicole Payne DF— Portland Thorns 🇺🇸
5• Ifeoma Onumonu FW— Utah Royals 🇺🇸
6• Deborah Abiodun MF— Pitts University🇺🇸
7• Halimatu Ayinde MF— Rosengard 🇸🇪

Apart from the injured duo of Demehin & Plumptre, The rest will certainly be available… And from the above named players including the injured ones more than 5are certainly going to Paris except Randy want to use that time to assess other players.. By the way the Falcons Olympics game’s preparation starts July 5th..

CAF Women's Under 17 WWC Qualifying

Morocco 🇲🇦 name squad to play Zambia with 85% of the Squad from Abroad.

June 8 Zambia 🇿🇲 v Morocco 🇲🇦
June 15 Morocco 🇲🇦 v Zambia 🇿🇲

The winner qualifies for the FIFA Women's Under 17 WWC.

timay1:
I'm just here laughing with the talk of exploiting Spain weakness of Cross and nod.

Firstly, you'll have to get into a position of having some possession for us to be able to get into Spain's area to cross and nod. That won't happen. The few opportunities we will get is from counter attacks and we all know that you can't get enough people in the box quick enough during counter attacks to execute cross and nod.

If France, who are one of the best teams at Set piece and cross and nod game with crazy fast wingers and full backs as well as top CF and aerial threat like Wendie Renard couldn't do anything to them from set piece and crosses, what do you expect us to do?

The best we can do is to set up our team very well so we don't loose with an embarrassing scoreline that can fxck up our goal difference.
Because we aren't seeing a draw. If we don't loose by much (1-0, 2-0, 2-1 losses are good results against spain), then we can try to beat Japan somehow like we did against Australia, then battle out a draw with Brazil, hoping that Spain beats all three of us in the group

you guys are funny

So the Italy, Japan that beat Spain from last year till date didn’t deserve to win or Spain just kept mute for those team to beat them, If Randy and his Players execute their game plan well we can still get a win, draw or a slim lose of maybe 1nil..

That was how you guys were expecting England to run of the Ladies but at the end we were better but lost out on Penalty Shootout..

By the way Japan and Spain play similarly but the difference is individual brilliance, have you seen those Japanese Midfielders?? Just go do research about them and come back, the Japan you’re planning to beat is beatable yes but another difficult task just like Spain game…

Even Brazil are tougher, our major advantages over Brazil is the Athleticism and Physicality apart from that Technical ability of Players Brazil have it all…

mostob:
I think Senegal teams generally are not good in that aspect because their male team has the same issue.

Like..how can you be that tall and physical and you couldn't use it to our advantage?

Swearzzzz… Nigerian Players can’t be this tall and not use it to their advantage..!

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..

daveP:
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.

Right now this 3 players are putting us on a 50/50 situation cause of injury..

Blessing Demehin (knee injury)
Ashleigh Plumptre (Ankle Injury)
Ifeoma Onumonu (Ankle Injury)

I will go with Chinwendu Ihezuo ahead of Iffy at this stage based on form and fitness level.. Even at Clubside before her injury ify was coming from the bench.. Anyway is Randy’s job to decide while we air our various Opinions here.

mostob:
Thank you!!!

I was about to quote him when I saw your reply. In the here and now, Ify is way way down the pecking order. And this is not me being too judgemental. She had her chance but messed it up.

Iffy chance is Slim right now especially struggling with an Ankle injury again will she be fit enough to make the 18players list.?

Rasheedat Ajibade, Uchenna Kanu and Rinsola Babajide are definitely out top3 Wingers going to the Olympics, Asisat Oshoala have a spot, Ihezuo, Esther and Iffy are the ones battling for the last 2 spot upfront..

After the Olympics Randy should go sort for a Proper No.9 not all this regular forwards and false 9 he’s using.. We need a typical No.9 like Ada Hergeberg, Katoto, Stina Blackstenius or better still give Macleans a chance..

Some time ago AkinDS said Maclean Chinonyerem is slow but I had to put it to him that she’s far quicker than those he thinks are faster than her…

Talking about Pace the likes of Ifeoma Onumonu, Esther Okoronkwo and Chinwendu Ihezuo are not quicker than Macleans, Go watch her games come back and prove me wrong.

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..

UEFA are having Euro Qualifying games that period prior to the Olympics so it will be difficult to get another opponents except they fix one die minute… I was expecting at least 1 Asian side maybe South Korea, China or Thailand.

daveP:
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.

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..

daveP:
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.

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

#womensinternationals

Result

USA 🇺🇸 4-0 Korea Rep 🇰🇷
Swanson 34 74
Davidson 37 48


Brasil 🇧🇷 4-0 Jamaica 🇯🇲
Adriana 26
C Swaby og 38
Marta 63 90

Watch Brazil Vs Jamaica 🇯🇲 here


https://www.youtube.com/live/5FIpN9U25-4?si=ZNYEfk7_gUjbnfTM

Womens International Friendly

FT' Senegal 🇸🇳 (1) - (1) South Africa 🇿🇦
Mbayang Sow 90+3 Nthabiseng Majiya 68

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.

carbonado:
..Will Plumptre and Demehin be back and be at their best,before Olympics, Olympics is less that 2 months...

Demehin should though her last game for Stade de Reims was on February 17th till date she hasn’t played any game but Plumptre is more like 50/50 that’s why Okeke and Nicole Payne will have to be in the Picture…

Randy also had some few names that are supposed to be assessed if they are good enough to go for the Olympics but with the way things are going he might narrow the List down to 23 Players for the 10days Camp in Spain and then 18 for the Olympics..!

We also do have a little advantage with our Wingers as they’re good at doing defensive works too,..

Ihezuo can press very well too as she’s Quick & Physical

4-2-3-1
Nnadozie
Alozie or Okeke - Ohale—Demehin - Plumptre or Okeke
Ayinde—Ucheibe
Ajibade—Payne—Kanu or Babajide
Ihezuo or Okoronkwo

Or 3-5-2
Nnadozie
Demehin — Ohale — Plumptre or Okeke
Alozie - Ayinde—Abiodun—Ucheibe—T Payne
Ajibade— Ihezuo

daveP:
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

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.!