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Today we go again. If we win, with 3 or more goals, then we are almost guaranteed to qualify for next stage. If we lose, we are out.

Whichever way it goes, I still support this team. If we crash out, the team should be handed to Dedevbo.

BascoVanVeli:
The goalkeeper was impeded by a Canadian player and there wasn't even a VAR check.

Bro forget VAR for any African team. Women football is really racist and they arent ashamed of it. I feel angry that these African teams just never complain.

Just like Nigeria, Cameroon concede first goal from a set piece.
They take set pieces swear for African teams male and female. Cameroon was on top up till now, now they have an uphill task.

BascoVanVeli:
Clear pen overlooked by the ref

Very annoying how same penalty decision was made on Saturday against South Africa.

Schemerkhiz:
Talking about Faith Ikidi Michael not better than Ogebe ...do they play in the same position??
ikidi was doing fine but Tochukwu Oluehi miscalculation let to ikidi injury, she was hit twice by our Goalie who was just rushing anyhow.

Tochukwu was not in the game at all. She was just happy to be in France. We will do much better against Korea. Every single one of those players looked disappointed.

As for those now coming out to call for Nigerian coaches, I think it is misquided at this point. We do not need a Nigerian coach which NFF will look down on. With Nigerian coach, we couldnt get a friendly against Benin republic if we tried. The girls went a whole year without kicking the ball in 2017.

Dennerby will steady the ship at least for next few years before we hand over to a Nigerian. Right now, our football is in a mess and we have to admit it. Football is not about entertaining football once in a while. It is about having a structure of good succession. Dennerby is doing that, and it will not be good to throw it away so soon.
Okeke is 18 years. She will most likely play the next 2 games as a starter. Ajibade, Imo are other future players on bench. Onome should please retire after this world cup to allow others take her place. Same as Chikwelu, Nwabuoku and others. We are in transition and need a calm head in charge.

BascoVanVeli:
I am not a fan of all Nigerian coaches. There are a few that I like and a lot who are trash like the one that handled the last U20.

Oluehi should have not been in goal. Nnadozie saves the first 2 goals I am sure of it. There is no way that Oluehi was better in training with the way I saw her moving yesterday. The man is doing selection based on bias. These players are not the best players. Faith Michael is not better than Egebe and why bring a winger in Uchendu to play the midfield when u have Nwakuoku and Okoronkwo on the bench?


Don't let the defenders mistakes take u away from the fact that our midfield was a disgrace yesterday. I have complained of the midfield so much I dey lose weight. Midfielders should be able to pass the ball or at least deliver long balls. These girls did nothing but give the ball away and it starts with playing Ayinde at a position that she has never played well in. Chikwelu was our best midfielder and that should tell u a lot about how poor Okobi and Ayinde were.

You are right about the goalie. I think Dennerby is being too cautious in his choices. Uchendu was the worst of the substitutes yesterday, and I wont put it past the Nigerian assistant coach for her inclusion...

Moving forward, it is obvious the team needs fresh ideas, and there are plenty positives. The team played well when defensive balance improved. We all saw how Okeke made brilliant defensive interceptions and advanced our play. I think we are still on course for qualification, as hard as it looks. We will beat the Koreans, and I seriously believe if the team takes the pain of defeat well, we will get results against France.
Our general play was GOOD. The mistakes cost us the game.

BascoVanVeli:
We have just wasted another world cup. We all saw this coming but we wouldn't admit it. I honestly want to curse the day Thomas Dennerby was given the job but I don't want to insult anybody's birthday. Rivers Angels won't lose 3-0 to Norway because Okon is a better coach than that fraud named Dennerby will ever be. The clown needs to be sacked so we can move on.

Oh common man! Norway will wallop Rivers angel. This is not much the coach's fault as it is the players. I just listened to the post match interview, and he said he specifically trained the team about Norway's short corners yesterday and they've been working on it for a long time. We have to admit we have unintelligent players. He said he instructed them to have 2 players out when they take short corners, but one of the players forgot. You cannot coach that into someone's blood. Anyone following us would have predicted that first goal because we simply suck at set pieces. The moment they had that corner, I said 1-0, because I know the type of players we have. Even super eagles cannot defend set pieces.

It is really unfair to blame Dennerby. His game is centred around organisation and if you have thick skulls, you cannot organise. Any Nigerian coach would have lost like 6-1 today because we will be pushing for goals while exposing the back. Also, Dennerby has influenced foreign moves for a lot of our players. The next match will be much better and even if we leave the world cup early, I hope Dennerby stays to really work on the team....provided NFF dont bin them .

Dedetwo:
Bros I had always said that the major problem of Nigeria is stream of thought or lack thereof. In addition, the selection process is flawed and certain players have overstayed their welcome in the falcons.

You might be right. Okeke performed wonders when she came on. She's not as established as Faith Ikidi, but she did better for the team. I think a much younger defender could replace Onome as well.

Full time. We lose, but a lot of positives. I still believe we should have had a penalty when Okobi was taken out in the box.
We were not coordinated in attack today. We failed to use Ordega's brilliance and Oshoala's attitude in the match actually stinks. She dropped her head too early.
The ref contributed to us loosing coordination in the 1st half. Any game where ref gives a needless yellow card within 15 minutes sends a message. We started to opt out of tackles, and the Norwageans just had a free run in.

Positive we will beat Korea. They wont be able to score set pieces.
Doubt we will make it to round of 16. Overall, sad to lose Faith Ikidi Micheal, but really happy that Okeke shows that we didnt really need to play Faith.

BascoVanVeli:
We need to go with 3 at the back and bring Kanu in for Oparanozie.

But we're playing 3 at the back.

Damn I hate this cult like officiating in women football. A clear penalty that even FIFA shamelessly showed on replay. Our mumu NFF president just sat there like a statue.
Our girls have been super but minor mistakes cost us. Oparanozie got a yellow card for something Norwagean players have done more than once without the ref calling a foul.

2 CLEAR penalties not given to Nigeria. VAR is run by an European.

First set piece for Norway, first goal. Gosh I hate to be right about this. Standing like mannequins.

The shape of the Super falcons is impressive on and off the ball. Long time I saw a Nigerian team this organised.

NFF president in attendance with FIFA president. Nigerian supporters club not so loud. Hardly seen.

Players filing out now. Oparanozie looks business like. No unneccesary singing. Just focused.

Schemerkhiz:
I wasn't expecting to see a 4 - 3 - 3

It is not a 4-3-3. It is actually a 3-5-2. They will play 3-5-2 when we're on the backfoot, and I believe the shape will change to 4-3-3 when we attacking. Should be fun.

I am watching on Canadian TV and they are already calling for red card for Nigerian players due to our 'physicallity'. I think the women footballers are usually racist and gang up against those stronger than them. Same way Semanya was deemed too strong.

Typical African indiscipline killed SA.
Nigeria with her strong line up as expected. Attacking wise, we look good. Defensively, we're suspect.

Really pray SA will hold on.....it will be massive confidence booster

Today's match will be won or lost by collective team play. I am almost certain that we havent learnt much from defending set pieces, and if the Norwageans do not find a way in open play, they will hurt us at set pieces. Sommething tells me Oluehi will fumble a cross or something.

Up front, we have standard strikers, and the only problem is how Okobi (or Ajibade) locates them. Overall, it should be an intriguing match, and Norway will be surprised by the way we play. Also, I think Dennerby might be surprised that the girls will throw his tactics at him if we're losing and need to attack. Dennerby will ordinarily set us up to be on the backfoot and use counter attack. This is Oshoala's strength, but Nigerians dont like to sit back. Lets see how far our discipline has come.
I'm not a betting person, but I am almost certain Norway will score from a set piece.

3-0 at half time. 2 goals from set pieces as expected. Teams with poor defensive organisations will be exposed at set pieces.

Korea playing a solid 4-4-2 but they are being overrun in midfield. Our 3-5-2 will either contain them or expose our backline.

France 2-0. Korean defence all over the place. I now fancy our chances against them. We should beat them. VAR says no. back to 1-0.

Press conference prematch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyjpgTNlem4

Google celebrating WWC start. Ordega featuring again.

Womens world cup starts today!!! I am quite happy and buzzing for it.

In few hours, France will play South Korea. While most people are expecting an easy win for France, I fear they may become complacent. I hope VAR works well to reduce racist officiating that Nigeria had to endure for years. I will be at an official meeting by the time France kicks off, but 'll be watching every action online. May the best team win.

As for Dennerby, lighten up man and put a surprising and interesting team out tomorrow. Time to believe!

elyte89:
Africans and set piece awful defending like 5$6


What baffles me most is dt ,dey play and train with deir colleagues,yet dey re still poor,is it dt when dey abt having special drills for set piece, d clubs excuse African players?

It's all about team discipline. Set piece is the time the whole team should be on same page. As Africans we know we like flare and are undisciplined. Even Cameroon played so well in their friendly with Spain but every set piece was a mess. Either keeper comes out too early and misses, or players lose concentration and don't track their opponents.
I think zonal marking will be easier for Africans as the don't have to worry about tracking players. All they need is to control the some the coach puts them.
If we don't concede from our first set piece tomorrow I'll be really happy.

BascoVanVeli:
If we can defend our set pieces I am sure we will have a good tournament.

Every set pieces, my heart will be going gbim gbim gbim.

Referee watch. An Australian will be in charge of our match with plenty VAR officials. She was top referee in Australia and hopefully she's going to be professional.

BascoVanVeli:
I agree but the coach would have made things better by making a firm singular decision from the beginning.

I think the spirit in the team is now high. Remember Nwabuoku was captain over Onome in 2016.

BascoVanVeli:
Onome Ebi is the older player and she also is the better player. Bench Chikwelu and give the legend her band simple as that. First African player to play 5 world cup and not the captain?

If not give Oshoala the band so they can all rest.

These things are more complicated than you think. Look at Mikel vs Musa for eagles too.
I just wish the team all the best..