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yinkeys:
Would’ve been nice to squeeze a friendly in before they play South Africa
You guys don’t know what I’m seeing ahead o

Which friendly? To be played by who?? outside FIFA window?? By then the NWSL season will be on and no European Clubs will even release their players for such games..

So is not possible except you want the NWPL players to execute that one and the opponent will 💯 come from Africa.

PDPGuy:
Confirmed!

The first leg of the Nigeria v South Africa Olympics qualifier will hold on April 1 in Abuja; whist the second leg will be played on April 9 in SA

Hopefully, the NFF would offer a massive discount on tickets for the stadium to be filled on that Easter Monday

It can’t hold April 1st and the international windows opens that day… Players will have to report to camp first.. Maybe April 4th or 5th is better. As some of them might have league games March 30th/31st..

yinkeys:
Sweden, Netherlands, Japan & England are good too
I wish Falcons can play Sweden to size up and see if they could hold their own.
Technically sound team
Spain have everything though

Sweden 🇸🇪 can’t do Nigeria anything, they always struggle against us. We know each other very well especially when Sweden used to be the home of our Foreign Based Players then.. is either we draw or they manage to escape with 1nil win..

PARIS 2024 CAF OLYMPIC QUALIFIERS.

FT; Zambia 🇿🇲 3-3 🇬🇭 Ghana ( 4-3 Agg)

The Copper Queens of Zambia book their place in the last round of the qualifiers in a thriller and will face the winner between Morocco and Tunisia.

This Link is better …


https://www.youtube.com/live/4toVJuRMuA8?si=MXHvOyRu_uLjgtFu

yinkeys:
USA will never win the female World Cup again
It’s clear
The Europeans have caught up and probably surpassed them now

To me Spain is going to rule the World for a while with the way they’re playing right now…. Even without Alexia they’re still very very formidable.

It seems Aitana was under the cover of Alexia all this while, Since Alexia Injury Aitana have carried Barca and Spain 🇪🇸

Ashleigh Plumptre 🇳🇬

PHOTO-NEWS 🚨: Making the most of my time in Abuja, I seized the opportunity to witness the dedication and passion of Nigeria’s U-20 female team as they prepare for the 13th All African Games in Ghana 🇬🇭.

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡!!

FT; Botswana 🇧🇼 0-4 Russia 🇷🇺

10' Belomyttseva A.
15' Fedorova M.
45' Smirnova N.
90' Belomyttseva A. (Penalty)

Princezibk:
What did they play today ??

They’re playing 2moro… 28th

All rough edges sharpened ⚒️

#BlackQueens ✨🇬🇭

Guyssss…. If you haven’t watch this game between Spain and Netherlands pls go and watch it…


Meeeennnnnn SPAIN 🇪🇸 da ball Abeg.. Tactically, Technically and Athleticism Spain is there… I don’t think Physicality of any opponent can cause them much threat.

Aitana is a Cheat Code.. To me Mariona is the most underrated Player in the World as far as the Women’s game is Concerned😟

https://www.youtube.com/live/JHEj905WpdY?si=X3BxQmbQePlVnyaO

daveP:
Well, AkinD said she's not that good sha. But we'll have to find out imo. Her and Nkor.

Super Falcons needs a 9 to dominate once again.

Nkor na still baby as it’s right now…

If I’m to rank their 3… Macleans — IMO — Nkor

daveP:
Any 9 that's balling right now should be called up. We need to build on the form vs England. A 9 like prime Desire in that game would have buried one of our missed chances. Infact it will make things easier for Randy cos if a 9 is in that box doing everything a 9 does, nobody will want to focus on our many lapses.

JOE connecting passes, raking up assists with a 9
Esther chemistry with such a 9 like Ademola-Osimhen.....
Payne giving thru balls that end up in the net.


We should be preparing for post-zee mode by now.

Don’t think there’s any better 9 right now, the only one I can lay my hands on right now remain Macleans Chinonyerem.. Or is it Anam IMO we’re going for? Or Edna Imade who I think is more of a flank Player..

AkinDS:
There is nothing to see with Macleans…
She simply ain’t good enough.

Habaaaa… Macleans not good enough, I doubt

How many chances was she given that you already declared her not good enough or is it because she plays in Russia?

AkinDS:
The fact that Randy had an extended talk with her after the game does not bode well for her continuing to be a member of the squad.
She obviously is not good enough at this level and still has a long ways to go.

Don’t expect her to continue being a member of the team and especially a squad member against SA.

Okay ooo. If you say so. Anyway she will definitely get there as the talent to become one of the best goalkeeper is there..!

PDPGuy:
The last World Cup exposed the deficiencies in the team, where they only beat one absolute minnow, and drew 3 games. In fact, if the Super Falcons were to face them today, I would also deploy the 4-3-3 formation that the Mexicans used.

With Becky Sauerbrunn 38yrs and Abby Dahlkemper's 30yrs lack of pace, Their Full back Fox had to do a whole lot of running and dirty work, preventing her from really making an impact further up the field..

When Alex Morgan said that teams have caught up with the US she wasn’t lying, she doesn't only mean technically but also ATHLETICALLY. The modern game is filled with fast, athletic players which means the center backs cannot just be plodding smart players anymore. Center backs must be able to keep pace and defend 1v1 for short periods of time - that is neither Sauerbrunn nor Dahlkemper. You can get away with one, but not two slow CB…

If you’re to play a Slow CB make sure you’re pairing her with a Fast one who can do a double by Covering up for her Partner… A Slow CB in this Modern Day Football is a No No for me….!

mostob:
Linda is this tall? Wow... Even taller than Nnadozie? O boy.

BTW why all the current goalies look chubby? Dem go fit dive so..

Yeah yeah.. She’s blessed with a good height but she isn’t that Chubby thuo, Their Chubbiness don’t really have much effect on their keeping abilities though even the likes of Judith Chima, Racheal Ayegba, Nadine Angerer where all very good goalkeepers with their size..

mostob:
The female version of Victor Boniface
Just curious, how many years did she spend in Nigeria before moving Abroad?

Can’t really tell but she did High School and College in America 🇺🇸.. Maybe let’s say she was below 10yrs before leaving, or btw (10-12)

daveP:
The conclusion from this highlight is simple for me


This 2024, Super Falcons must get a natural 9 back into the fold!!

No more makeshifts! Enough is enough. The attributes we need for the 9 is not in the current squad. Simple!

We've gotten a packed midfield with loaded quality. It is only reasonable we get a 9 that will compliment the technical prowess of these midfielders.

This is non-negotiable!!

It’s going to be a Difficult task for Randy to make especially this no.9 issue.. The typical No.9 on ground right now is still Macleans Chinonyerem who’s based in Russia 🇷🇺

She was having a great season last year not until injury came in and kept her out till the end of last season.. She lead the Russian top scorer chat with 9goals before she even got injured.. She’s very Strong, quick, hold up very okay, good in the Air, Uses both feet’s effectively, good penalty taker and can bully her way through defense but right now the level of the Russian League will be called into question considering those playing the no.9 right now are playing in tougher leagues (NWSL with Esther in China) Maybe Randy will have to take a look at her again..

🔥 What a win for Mexico in the 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup as they score two fine ones to beat USA 2-0 and finish top of Group A.


Mayra Pelayo golazo seals a stunning Mexico win over USA to take group A and earn a top 3 ranking in the QF

USA 🇺🇸 0-2 Mexico 🇲🇽

Jacqueline Ovalle 38'
Mayra Pelayo 90'+2

Wetin Justin Madugu da think??😇

This girl na heavy Werey..

Paris 2024 :
Look like the 5 generations of Super Falcons goalkeepers, linda Jiwuaku , Chiamaka Nnadozie, Tochukwu Oluehi , Precious Dede & Ann Chiejine….



Linda Jiwuaku look so young …
I so much Love her Physique, Always giving the Nadine Angerer vibe. Hope she attains the level and far beyond we want to see oo. She’s Blessed just need to work hard and Smart.

I saw Randy talking to her after the game.. More like a discussion sef.

She’s a Born Goalscorer… Her goal scoring records at Lamar Uni also speaks for her.. Just that Injury never really allow her do same for Club..!


She don run go China🇨🇳 go pack Money.

daveP:
We have personnel to play

343 352
4231 or 4321
I don't like Toni on wing. Her beside JOE with Esther in front looks more fun. But again, there Ajibade. One thing about Ucheibe game is she can play defense too. So she's most likely a starter vs SA. Imuran na another case entirely. What's wrong with her?

As for Zee, i dunno what to say. Randy should use her as deem fit.

I would love to see a 3-4-3 too but.., At this stage let the Coach play the best one to win the game.. Going to the Olympic he can Experiment with Friendly games..



Nnadozie

Ohale — Demehin —- Plumptre

Alozie — Ucheibe — Ayinde/Abiodun — T. Payne

Ajibade— Okoronkwo — Echegini

PDPGuy:
Won’t be a bad line up in April.

——————-——Nnadozie————————

—Alozie——Demehin——Ohale———Plumptre—

——————-Ayinde——Abiodun—————-

————————-Echegini————————

—-T. Payne———Okoronkwo——Ajibade——

Sure.. But this was Randy Line up today….🥹

daveP:
We have personnel to play

343 352
4231 or 4321
I don't like Toni on wing. Her beside JOE with Esther in front looks more fun. But again, there Ajibade. One thing about Ucheibe game is she can play defense too. So she's most likely a starter vs SA. Imuran na another case entirely. What's wrong with her?

As for Zee, i dunno what to say. Randy should use her as deem fit.

Omor Imuran performance in the First Leg really scare me ooo, Imagine a Player already in her 2nd Season in Europe.. Even though she’s playing more as a Left Winger I wasn’t expecting that Sec School girl performance from her.

pleroma:
Sorry to ask, but what are you smoking? Must be the real stuff! How can you prefer Ayinde to Ucheibe in the midfield? Doesn't the fact that Waldrum paired Ucheibe and Abiodun in midfield (after starting three of them in Cameroon), reveal his preferred players there? I don't think it was a coincidence that the midfield collapsed when Ucheibe was moved to the defence to replace Demehin. Ayinde may be better in combative situations but Ucheibe's overall game is better, including her passing. She was even involved in the build up to the goal, she laid a neat pass for Echegini on the wing.

I don’t want to argue on this ooo cause the two players we’re talking about here in terms of Passing game… Ucheibe no gooo oooo… Ayinde is Far Far Better with better experience and also the ability to get out of tight Corners than Ucheibe..!

But in terms of the ground Cover during game Ucheibe gets it but not much distance… Ucheibe is 5yrs Younger thuoo

AkinDS:
Wasn’t too impressed with Ucheibe - good ball winner but makes far too many mistakes with the ball. Her passing is certainly suspect, especially when she tries to be creative.
Would play Abiodun, Echegini and Halimatu to start against SA.
On the right wing, I think Onumonu might also be a credible option.
We also need Nicole Payne back. Rofiat was constantly being molested by the Cameroonians as she was too lightweight for that position.

Nicole Payne offers more as she can play on both Flanks, though her natural position is the Right Back. She can alternate for Alozie and Plumptre!

In terms of Athleticism and Physicality she’s way ahead of Imuran. Have seen her overlapping runs which are very good just that her lack of Playing time is affecting her.

AkinDS:
Nice assessment However…
2. Esther is deceptively pacy, as she does have a set of wheels on her. The 1v1 she missed in the first half was because she outpaced the Cameroonian backline who were no slouches themselves, considering how they shut Oshoala down.
7. Ajibade needs to do LESS, not more. She is a ball hog and always trying to do extra, when a simple pass would suffice. For me, one of the worst players on the pitch over both legs. Always trying to dribble and losing the ball in the process.

The games against Cameroon were always going to be difficult, as they had a lot to prove, hence their over the top physical play. They also match up well with us.

My take is South Africa would be an easier match for our ladies and yes, I have watched their recent matches.

It’s obvious that Ajibade main weakness is her ball hogging.. Simple pass would’ve sorted things out but she will still hog on the ball which she find her way into the midfield and then lose the ball..

Esther have never been a slow player, her technical abilities also gives her an edge over our other No.9

With the way Uchenna Kanu is misbehaving, I will definitely have Payne on the Right Flank as she has the pace, skills, ball sense and also offers a lot from set pieces but again she doesn’t have that Physical Strength to contend against Physical oppositions, reason I love Stella Mbachu so much, she goes for the most physical defenders (that lady get iron 4 body)

PDPGuy:
I don’t mind having Ucheibe on the bench (yeah, I know that sounds weird) because she is a less effective passer of the ball than the three that I listed; and both Abiodun and Ayinde are sufficient to cover the defensive mid area.
However, she can always come in later in the game to shore up midfield, we are protecting a lead

I can’t really tell, Let’s Randy Decide on which two starts between Ayinde, Ucheibe and Abiodun..

Against SA Tony Payne can retain the right wing, while Echegini gets more minutes in AM position..