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My expectation for today's match is a good win. I've watched the other matches and the technical level was below what I expected. I hope to see our girls control the game well and handle the SA girls well.

BascoVanVeli:
Maria Isabella Okoye just scored for Spain

One of us.

bidex111:
Only God knows how he gets his information.

I think it's an obvious mix of few info and guesstimations to remain relevant.
He comes across as a spox for BHTs and it's quite normal for him to at least portray them in positive lights so as to keep his info channel open.
His MO is simplistic. Hype BHT gains and make army gains seem minimal.

BascoVanVeli:
Cameroon is a very annoying team to play against ehn. Time wasters limited and they were so professional with it the Germans are so pissed one of their girls refused a handshake very rudely

Karma is a female dog. Germans and a lot of European teams rely heavily on referee favours. Kudos to Cameroon. Female football at world level is still like a cult.

Cameroon back on top. Fitness level is the difference.

Cameroon equalise from a sloppy clearance off a corner kick.

Mali score a devastating counter attack. Cameroon punished. 1-0 Mali lead!

Half time. Mali 0-0 Cameroon. Mali are matching Cameroon and Cameroon has not improved since last tournament.

Cameroon vs Mali starting. Watching to see how improved Cameroon is.

AWCON underway. Algeria very impressive against Ghana. Ghana will have to play much better if they want to be top 3.

Schemerkhiz:
Ngozi Ebere
Date of Birth: 5-8-1991 (27yrs)
Height: 1.72cm
Club: Barcelona FA, Cyprus.
AWCON appearances: (3) 2012, 2014, 2016.
Ngozi Ebere is one of the best Left back to have played for the Superfalcons. The overlapping Left back is full of energy and has the ability to deliver defence splitting pullout.
Among close watchers, the former Rivers Angel player is regarded as one of the most disciplined defenders in the country.

Strengths- Good freekick specialist, can combine her attacking and defensive duties well, confident on the ball and good in the air.

Weakness/es — A one legged player

Top player, disciplined and hard fighter. She should move to Sweden where the ladies play hard disciplined football. Barcelona not really helping, apart from champions league matches.

Schemerkhiz:
Chiamaka Nnadozie
Date of Birth: 18-12-2000 (17yrs)
Height: 1.79cm
Weight: 62kg
Club: Rivers Angel, Nigeria
AWCON Appearance: None
The Former Airtel U17 Competition Goalkeeper of the year is arguably the youngest and the most inform goalie in the team. However her critics claim that Nnadozie is still not ripe for the big stage after her exploit at the U20 Women World Cup. The 17yrs old goalkeeper bring some confidence between the sticks with her breathe taking saves, She is truly a goalkeeper for the future.

strength: Tall,Young and agile, Good in the air, sharp reflexes, full of confidence, excellent grip on the ball and can command her territory well.

weaknesses: She has inexperience working against her, Her Goalkicks are sometimes poor, Need encouragement.

These weaknesses are really not weaknesses. At her age, her goal kicks will be poor, but with Onome and Ohale receiving balls from her, she should be OK. I think she should be 1st choice. She is really good, better than the other 2.

BascoVanVeli:
You are right oh. I personally want to see the 10 heads that Cameroonian ladies have that could stop us from qualifying

The truth is that the NFF really didnt want the U17 girls to go to Uruguay. They really find it hard to pay for anything as relates female football. Our U17 were good enough to beat Cameroon, but the coach is a perpetual failure. There are many many good coaches, both male and female that can develop these girls. Development is key.

BascoVanVeli:
One of their best player's #10 got injured but her sub#3 is just as good and even scores. Their wingers are beasts and yes the future for Ghana looks very bright but I think they will finish in the top 4 in this competition

If only our NFF cared about female football. We have some decent U17s also. One girl in Osun babes was invited to the falcon camp.
Me think Ghana and Cameroon will go far. Almost qualified for quarter finals now.

BascoVanVeli:
Ghana is playing some sexy football in this U17. They wan kee Uruguay for their backyard

They're quite good. The future looking good for Ghana.

Our last friendly against France. We lost big, but the team is taking shape. Nnadozie was the keeper in 1st half and did really really well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iZRX191i6k

I think Nnadozie should be our number 1 irrespective of her age. She's quite a good goalie. Afterall super eagles took a 19 year old keeper to Russia.

Thomas Dennerby: Why I included Rasheedat Ajibade and Anam Imo in Nigeria squad
The Falconets striking duo could make their first Africa Women's Cup of Nations appearance and the Swede has explained their inclusion
Thomas Dennerby says he included Rasheedat Ajibade and Anam Imo in Nigeria's 2018 Africa Women's Cup of Nations squad to help the U20 Women's World Cup stars gain experience.

The Falconets duo were named in the 21-woman final squad by the Swede despite their uninspiring display at the 2018 Fifa U20 Women's World Cup in France in August.

Earlier in February, both starred in the Super Falcons' bronze-winning campaign at the 2018 Women's WAFU Cup in Abidjan, where they defeated Mali 2-1 in the third place match.
Despite their lack of experience, the 59-year-old is unmoved as he believes both strikers can build upon their World Cup experience from France in Ghana.

"As a coach, it is always good if you can show that you trust them, especially when it's young players because they need more support," Dennerby told Goal.

"As long as you are a player and the older you're, you will need less support and less instruction. It is like when you start in school, the young you're - you need more instructions.

"And after a couple of years, you have to start to learn some by yourself. In the end, you can be part of teaching younger girls on and off the pitch, especially on how to behave when in camp.

"That's why it was good some of them were at the U20 Women's World Cup tournament and being aware of what if takes to play on the big stage and being part of such long camping is quite different from being at home."

Dennerby further pledged to offer Ajibade and Imo some minutes to gain experience at the tournament, while stressing his side's determination to impress and retain the title.

"I think Ajibade have a unique playing vision and she really has the feeling of what to do and where to run when on the field." he continued.

"She also has something that is really important which is making players around her do better because she is smart and also creates space for others.

"For Anam, she also has her own special strength, using her speed, good touches and energy. In our friendly game against the boys (Dominion Hotspur), we had a good period on the right side in the last 30 minutes and we created chances and scored from it.

"Of course, they are young and we don't expect that they are the one that will run the team. We hope during the tournament we can bring them in to gain experience for the future but when it comes to the big games, we have to win and perform well.

"It all depends on how the games look like. I and Jorgen and the rest of the coaching staff will have to take the decisions when we see what happens in the games. You could have a plan going into a match but it could also change quickly."

I like this coach. Ajibade is a rare gem. She's the type that will run away from goal to drag a defender with her so her team mate can be through on goal. Intelligent player. The future is bright. I think her best position is attacking midfield due to her vision.

Cameroon is huffing and puffing early. 6-0 win over Zambia. I think they will meet us in the Semis.

Schemerkhiz:
FULL TIME: Ghana �� 1-0 �� South Africa Samira Sulemana, 20*

Good goal. I watched it on Twitter. Hopefully we get to play a female team in coming days. A chance to spank them as a morale booster.

BascoVanVeli:
South Africa is the most prepared for every competition but we always beat them.

South Africa like to show and huff and puff. They played more friendly games over the year, but they didnt show much improvement. Individually, they do not have new exciting players. Like their men, they just come across as unintelligent footballers who can dribble in open goal. I can easily predict that they will run and run and dribble and create really good goal scoring opportunities, but still manage to lose by 2 goals or more.

PDPGuy:
My own take is that we don’t need any slow players in midfield cos the likes of SA, USA or France would rip us apart in the world cup

Why did you include SA? They're not that good.

Schemerkhiz:
Talking about players that brings about something ordinary to a team.. Ngozi Okobi is an Example of one of them. she is technically gifted, she initiate attack easily and have that ability to distribute that defense splitting passes and pull out..
I think she is the most skillful player in the Superfalcons setup.

Okobi is a gift. We are lucky in Nigeria because we have a solid production line. I can already name 5 or so players who can start challenging Okobi for her position in 2 years time.

Daejoyoung:
Ajibade is not a bad player at all, but she hasn't been that spectacular, in terms of bringing in something extra ordinary when needed, she is still young but for now in my eyes, she doesn't come across to me as one in the class of Mercy Akide, Perpetua Nkwocha, or even Desire Oparanozie and Asissat Oshoala, time would tell though.

Bro, on her day, Ajibade is unplayable. I think she's well on the path to be greater than Oshoala. Asisat has pace, added to her skills. Ajibade plays with a lot of intelligence, much higher than her age.
I watched Oshoala when she was at U17 and was playing as a defensive/central midfielder. Her touches then were so magnificent. Ajibade is like that too. I think coaches have not exploited her best position. At U20 last time, she was often isolated and had to do too much. At the previous U20, she was unplayable.

Put that girl in the hands of a decent coach, and watch her blow.

Duru1:
In all ramification of soccer, I should say below average at best.

Your definition of average is suspect. Of her agemates in Africa, Ajibade will be top 3. In the world, she'll be top 20 max. Thats not average in any way.

Our fitness level is not high. We should be holding out U16 boys at this level of preparation. I just hope this coach knows how big the task ahead is.

lakesidepapa:
Is Jorgen the current Assistance to the Chief Coach?

Yes he is. Swedish coach, Swedish first assistance. Maureen Madu is also an assistant coach.

lakesidepapa:
Is that not Courtney Dike at the left side of the instructor? is she in the team or the picture is old?

Its an old picture. Thats also Jorgen Petterson, assistant coach. He is the 'attacking coach'

Schemerkhiz:
The Chidinma Okeke you are talking about is not even a defender.. she is naturally a striker but was reverted to play as a center back by the U20 coach Kurugu.
There are better options at the Center Back position..
Opeyemi Sunday is a right back and she is not up to the Class of Ugo Njoku yet.... she is just 19yrs and can grow Asap.

We have many many upcoming defenders. Natural selection means that players like Sarah Nnodim will come in to replace Onome.

BascoVanVeli:
I am not convinced with the midfield.

If we play 4-3-3, they will do just fine against most teams. Okobi's creativity and Rita Chikwelu's grit is going to be stretched. I really would have loved another midfielder, but my guess is that Rashidat Ajibade might be drafted to offensive midfield role if needed.

Duru1:
Yes I insisted they are too old and have played many matches that induced serious wear and tear. However you missed on the issue of mixing the old and youth at the same time. Again, if I am the coach of the Falcons, Chidinma Okeke, Emenayo, Ogbonna or Nnodim should be in the mix of my back four at a time not all times. I shall not be lured into sleep with tired legs.

We're talking about AWCON here sir. That defence is by far the best coming to AWCON. Look at the other countries and you will see leggy defenders. Age is not a measure of pace for defenders. Ability to read a game is key. The AWCON is not known for rapid attackers who play quick European football. These our defenders will mostly have to deal with players in front of them, not ones running behind them. Even if they do make those runs, its only a case of sitting back a bit.
BTW, the ladies in camp yet to be fully kitted. Typical NFF neglect.

Schemerkhiz:
All the defenders Listed are regular starters in their Club side.....
Faith Ikidi plays 90minutes for her Swedish club and she is their key defender.
Osinachi Ohale is the strongest their, she is tough, fast and the most difficult to get past.
Ebi is not very much Athletic again but she uses her Experience well in playing her position and she is still strong and good in the Air., She is a good marker.
Ebere is currently our Best Left Back, filled with overlapping run and can deliver some diffence splitting crosses... She can also score directly from the Corner kick and Free kick spot..
she does her diffensive duties well...

Defences win tournaments, strikers win matches. We have both good strikers and defenders. We are looking good

COZA pastor wont want that belly anymore. Mr. Robust reply is balling higher now.