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FIFA WC fun fact:
Come 2023, the Super Falcons would have faced the host nation 5 times in group play, having faced hosts 1999 and 2003 hosts USA; 2011 hosts, Germany; 2019 hosts, France; and 2023 co-hosts, Australia.

The SF lost all four previous encounters

lovewins:
FIFA u-17 semi final

Nigeria Vs Colombia

Tanzania lost to Colombia 3-0

It’s going to be a tough game, no doubt.

BTW, I am seeing some coincidences in this Flamingos tournament and the Falconets campaign at the 2010 U-20 WC:

- In 2010, the Falconets eliminated the US on penalties in the quarter finals, and set up a semifinal meeting vs Colombia. This year, the Flamingos have done the exact same thing.

- Also in 2010, the Falconets defeated Colombia in the semifinals of the WC. Would the Flamingos follow suit?

Nigeria v Canada is on July 21, 2023 at the Melbourne Rectangular stadium

July 27, 2023 - Australia v Nigeria at Lang Park, Brisbane.

July 31, 2023 - Republic of Ireland v Nigeria at Lang Park, Brisbane

Assuming the SF finish 2nd in the group, they could face Norway, who are favorites to win Group A, in the round of 16..

The WC groups

Group H - Germany, Morocco, Colombia, Korea Republic

Group G - Sweden, South Africa, Italy, Argentina

Group E - USA, Vietnam, Netherlands, Group A playoff winner

Group D - England, Group B playoff winner, Denmark, China

Group C - Spain, Costa Rica, Zambia, Japan

CornOak:
GROUP B

Australia
Ireland
NIGERIA
Canada

Opening game vs Canada

Group F- France, Jamaica, Brazil, Group C playoff winner

Group A - New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Switzerland.

New Zealand v Norway - opening match of 2023 WC

The Women’s World Cup draw has been glittering

BascoVanVeli:
That girl's play made me wonder if her Nigerian mother shouted on her yesterday

Her mum would be happy that Nigerian won tho

dkay51:
Its usually us complaining about VAR decisions, this time the shoe's is on the other foot.

Lol.
If I weren’t Nigerian, I would have agreed with him on the VAR call for the 1st half penalty. There was nothing really malicious in that tackle. If anything, the Bello’s toe was barely on the 18 yard box line.

But hey, I will take any advantage the refs give us

Onyeka Gamero could be a future key asset for the Super Falcons. I was impressed with her close control, dribbling and decision-making at this tournament.
Herself and Vicky Lopez will pose a lot of problems for opposing defenses

TheSuperNerd:
Winner of Tanzania vs Colombia.

If Tanzania wins, we would have an all-African Semis battle.

And I think that would be the first time that two African countries would be facing each other in a FIFA women’s tournament

raumdeuter:
We can pursue this argument and tag many means of entertainment as fkking people over. He can seek to regulate and clamp down on those betting agents taking advantage of underage or rigging the machines but an adult has a right to fucck his own life over anyhow he wants

If we allow sports betting ban, Soon we can use this same argument for beer parlour, BBNaija, Music industry and our beloved national monuments called Ashii joints. Some of these beer parlors and olosho joints are located opposite schools BBNaija and sexy music videos can be accessed by everyone

emmanuelscott1, izzou nezzjnr and Blueraydick this is an Endsars riot that I will support you on. The day they tried to ban ashana joints

I’m with you on this!

timay1:
A lot of sane people proposed reducing ball circumference, pitch size and goal post for the women's game, but most of those suggestions were shut down so that they won't look like misogynists.

Implementing those three things will speed up the women's game play and make it look at par with the Men's game in terms of quality

Don’t mind those woke folks.

I cannot see a reason why FIFA can’t go in the same direction as both FIBA and the international volleyball federation that both reduced the weight and circumference of their balls. Even in volleyball, the net is a little lower in the women’s game.

For women’s football, I’ll propose reducing the weight of the ball by about 6 pounds, and reducing the circumference of the ball. The height of the goalposts can be reduced by 6inches as well.

mostob:
Opeyemi Ajakaiye was poor today.
She played as if she was not part of the team. When the ball couldn't reach you, why not just drop deep and overload the Midfield. You can't utilize your pace by staying upfield.
It might be due to the coach instructions.

Yes, she didn’t live up to expectations today. But, as you said, it may have been the coach’s instruction for her to remain upfield in case a loose ball from our box reached her.

This match was the exact opposite of the U-20 semifinal between Nigeria and the USA in 2012.

In that game, the Falconets dominated play in terms of attacking moves, possession, and attempts on goal. But the Americans won 2-0. Essentially, Naija did the playing while the US did the scoring

I’m happy our U-17 girls finally got luck on their side after narrowly missing out on semifinal spots in 2010 and 2012.
Speaking of the 2012 team, I believe they are the best women’s U-17 side that Nigeria has ever produced. That team had excellent individual players, and good cohesion on the pitch.

dkay51:
You have to give it to the girls' defending, they allowed only 4 shots on target in the last 3 matches.

Wow
That’s an impressive stat. In other words, they allowed one shot on target every 67 minutes. Insane!!

Instead of passing to an open player, Edafe prefers to try to dribble out of a tight spot
Man, we have a long way to go in instilling basic footie intelligence in most of our players

AkinDS:
Very wet field.
Match was delayed due to a thunderstorm and so the playing conditions will be tough.

Ok

The US coach has done her homework well- she must have noticed that our players love shooting from outside the box, so anytime Ajakaye or Bello want to shoot, a US player is always on hand to block those shots

AkinDS:
1-1
Nigeria midfield is non-existent.
US is dominating, as Nigeria is making very basic mistakes

That’s because the coach has reverting to the annoying long-ball tactic.
I also don’t know why most of the players are having issues with controlling ball.

Fweshest3:
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Pls link

Hesgoaldotcom

USA 0-1 Nigeria
Edafe converts the penalty

The match has started

AndSunGorilla:
Marvelous Basco, I dey your second home and the fifa web streaming is unavailable here sir, na why e no work.

Match is still being delayed