She has talent but she's not in the league of world class players mentioned above

Schemerkhiz:


How about Patricia George??

Schemerkhiz:


You just said something nice, Misplace passes sometimes which is her major down side if not Halimatu is good..

She used to be a great attacking Midfielder then during her U17 days before her transition to the Center Midfield role.


Osarenoma Ogbinovia??

When passing is your weakness as a midfielder, then why the heck are you playing that position

isan:
23 falconets jet out for world cup qualifier against CAR



FALCONETS FOR CAR CLASH IN DOUALA:

Ayomide Bakare, Monle Oyono, Inyene Etim, Oluwatosin Demehin, Omowunmi Oshobukola, Rofiat Imuran, Jumoke Alani, Angela Michael, Oluwabunmi Oladeji, Oluchi Ohaegbulem, Chidinma Ogbuchi, Rashidat Amoo, Deborah Abiodun, Philomena Yina, Anuoluwapo Salisu, Esther Onyenezide, Mercy Kalu, Joy Jerry, Chioma Sebastine, Taiwo Lawal, Mercy Idoko, Blessing Okpe, Precious Vincent

Hopefully, we can discover good players from this set who will take over from the old legs in the falcon team. If we can get minimum of 5 good players to transit successfully into the falcons team in future, then we will continue to dominate Africa at least.

timay:


When passing is your weakness as a midfielder, then why the heck are you playing that position

Because she does well as an Ndidi type of player. She is not very poor in passing though, just average in a way.

GeneralDae:

Because she does well as an Ndidi type of player. She is not very poor in passing though, just average in a way.

Ok, I get the full picture now

BascoVanVeli:


That is because she is asked to do more than attacking. She is always dropping back to win balls and protect the defenders. Her work rate is simply amazing. If u want impact she can't be doing the dirty work.

this is where I ask, which ball she had been dropping back to win

that gal had been shot, no urgency in her game, no seriousness in her approach, always strolling, waiting for a pass to score, and when she was feed always find ways to blast it over, or lose it again,

timay:


When passing is your weakness as a midfielder, then why the heck are you playing that position

Actually, Ayinde is a very good player, like I stated earlier, she also ended up as her club's best player last season ; she has, in fact, been our best midfielder for years now, If you ever watched the recent AWCONs, and the turkey tournament carefully, you would notice her impact. Rita Chikwelu, who is extremely slow and washed up, and Okobi, have been flops( Okobi used to have moments of magic, though), same Okobi's magical moments have always, somehow, beclouded fans' sense of judgment.

Ayinde has been the one on the other end, trying to clean up the duo's "messes," trying to balance things up. If you remember vividly, in recent AWCONs, the likes of Cameroon have always outplayed us from beginning to end, the only thing they've lacked is experience - I am usually afraid whenever we are to face them cos of their physicality, which our midfield usually has no answers to, even South Africa had toatally overpowered our midfield at the last AWCON, we did not pay attention cos we, somehow, ended up winning the Cup.

Now that Otu has been discovered, together with Payne, I think It would be ideal that they play with Ayinde. In all, we need serious competition at the midfield and full back, I opine that attack is not the real problem,cos there are several options, same as central defense.

She needs to leave the stage when the applause is loudest.
After over 12 years on the stage, its time to retire from the SF. Nothing left in the tank.
Goodbye!

naptu2:
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I am inclined to agree with you on Ayinde, especially considering she has been manning the midfield with much slower players (Chikwelu in particular).
With Otu and Payne alongside her, the pace and tempo of the midfield play should be much quicker and that would be of benefit to her. I just hope her bad injury doesn't impede her ability to play at her previous level and beyond.
Another midfield combination I think will be very effective would be Ajibade - Otu - Payne. There are improved options in the midfield but it needs to be overhauled and the old guard need to be let go.

I think Waldrum has sensed this and that may be a reason why someone like Ordega was benched for the final.

CoolJulian:


Actually, Ayinde is a very good player, like I stated earlier, she also ended up as her club's best player last season ; she has, in fact, been our best midfielder for years now, If you ever watched the recent AWCONs, and the turkey tournament carefully, you would notice her impact. Rita Chikwelu, who is extremely slow and washed up, and Okobi, have been flops( Okobi used to have moments of magic, though), same Okobi's magical moments have always, somehow, beclouded fans' sense of judgment.

Ayinde has been the one on the other end, trying to clean up the duo's "messes," trying to balance things up. If you remember vividly, in recent AWCONs, the likes of Cameroon have always outplayed us from beginning to end, the only thing they've lacked is experience - I am usually afraid whenever we are to face them cos of their physicality, which our midfield usually has no answers to, even South Africa had toatally overpowered our midfield at the last AWCON, we did not pay attention cos we, somehow, ended up winning the Cup.

Now that Otu has been discovered, together with Payne, I think It would be ideal that they play with Ayinde. In all, we need serious competition at the midfield and full back, I opine that attack is not the real problem,cos there are several options, same as central midfield.

George is NOT world class - that's why she is still with SC Sands.
When she makes it to the bigger teams in the world, then she'll be there. She might get there someday.

Schemerkhiz:


How about Patricia George??

AkinDS:
I am inclined to agree with you on Ayinde, especially considering she has been manning the midfield with much slower players (Chikwelu in particular).
With Otu and Payne alongside her, the pace and tempo of the midfield play should be much quicker and that would be of benefit to her. I just hope her bad injury doesn't impede her ability to play at her previous level and beyond.
Another midfield combination I think will be very effective would be Ajibade - Otu - Payne. There are improved options in the midfield but it needs to be overhauled and the old guard need to be let go.

I think Waldrum has sensed this and that may be a reason why someone like Ordega was benched for the final.

Right!

Or Ajibade - Otu - Payne. I believe Ajibade is a better midfielder than striker (her passing and feistiness in the middle of the park is top notch!)

Schemerkhiz:



Hmmm... MAYBE is another Halimatu Ayinde, She sometimes get off the pedals but still the best Central/Box-to-Box Midfielder

I would love to see a Midfield of Regina Otu, Halimatu Ayinde and Tony Payne..

AkinDS:
Or Ajibade - Otu - Payne. I believe Ajibade is a better midfielder than striker (her passing and feistiness in the middle of the park is top notch!)

While I agree Ajibade has all the attributes to blossom at the midfield, from her most recent displays, don't you think she's the very best to man the right wing? I, personally, see no better player at that wing. I think that it would be a waste playing her at the midfield when Otu, Payne, Ayinde can do the work perfectly.

CoolJulian:


While I agree Ajibade has all the attributes to blossom at the midfield, from her most recent displays, don't you think she's the very best to man the right wing? I, personally, see no better player at that wing. I think that it would be a waste playing her at the midfield when Otu, Payne, Ayinde can do the work perfectly.

Vivian Ikechuckwu is naturally a very good winger. It's what she played for Rivers Angels at the CAF qualifiers. Maybe we could try her there.
We need to study the games of this present U20 team to fish out some wingers, also Vivylopez should be called to the U20 side. She's always liking posts related to the super falcons and it seems she is very interested in Nigeria ( her mother's homeland).

Now that's a lady I have a soft spot for! Love the way she glides in the midfield.
Don't know why Dennerby decided to do away with her, as she seemed to be on the ascendancy before he came.

My midfield candidates for the future will be:
1. Toni Payne
2. Rash Ajibade
3. Halimat Ayinde
4. Regina Otu
5. Christy Ucheibe
6. Esther Ijeoma Okoronkwo

Worthy mentions:
Joy Bokiri - Not really sold on her. Slightly below par for me in the ABC but might improve with her move to AIK.
a. Amarachi Okoronkwo - Could be a fantastic midfield player and a great passer of the ball. However, she makes a lot of bone-head mistakes which ultimately ruin her game. Hopefully, she can clean up her act, as she can become a really great midfielder. Wait and see.
b. Osare Igbinovia - I have a soft spot for her. Intelligent, skillful midfielder. Hope she has another opportunity to prove herself, as she is only 25. However, with a lot of up and coming players, who knows.
c. Debbie Abiodun - Great performance with Rivers Angels and currently in U20. Certainly one for the future.
d. Elish Sulola - Maybe (if she choses to play for Nigeria). Big, strong and smart kid.

Schemerkhiz:


You just said something nice, Misplace passes sometimes which is her major down side if not Halimatu is good..

She used to be a great attacking Midfielder then during her U17 days before her transition to the Center Midfield role.


Osarenoma Ogbinovia??

I don't.
She doesn't have the speed that a Toni Payne (Seville) or Iffy Onumonu (FC Gotham) bring to the table. Not to mention Vivian Ikechukwu. It will be a waste putting Ajibade on the flanks.
I will place those two ahead of her on the wings.

CoolJulian:


While I agree Ajibade has all the attributes to blossom at the midfield, from her most recent displays, don't you think she's the very best to man the right wing? I, personally, see no better player at that wing. I think that it would be a waste playing her at the midfield when Otu, Payne, Ayinde can do the work perfectly.

timay:


When passing is your weakness as a midfielder, then why the heck are you playing that position

Ayinde can pass but the problem is she misplace passes sometimes which every player's does..

Then she also does more in the Midfield playing between two slower Midfielders of Okobi who does more of attacking and Rita Chikwelu who's asked to sit in front of the Defence...

So her job is double in the Pack..

Bringing in Regina Otu who's an intelligent, fearless and a Younger Defensive Midfielder would reduce the bunden on her.

Ayinde can play well in her Central Midfield position allowing the quicker and excellent Tony Payne to attack more and feed the Strikers upfront...

At Eskilstuana United DFF Halimatu Ayinde plays in the Middle in a 3-4-3 formation where she does the job of Defending and Calming things down in the middle..

As for Okobi she has been playing as a Wing back from both Wings but mostly from the Right wing..

Ideal Midfield should be

Regina Otu... Defensive Midfield

Halimatu Ayinde... Center Midfield

Tony Payne... Attacking Midfield


Joy Bokiri, Christy Ucheibe, Chinaza Uchendu, Ngozi Okobi and Rita Chikwelu to offer Experience..

AkinDS:
I don't.
She doesn't have the speed that a Toni Payne (Seville) or Iffy Onumonu (FC Gotham) bring to the table. Not to mention Vivian Ikechukwu. It will be a waste putting Ajibade on the flanks.
I will place those two ahead of her on the wings.

Ajibade look more of a Central Midfielder, she brings alot of strength and agility to the Midfield..

Agree. And her passing ability is top notch.
She is more impactful when playing in a central position (my observations from the Summer Series and her playing at Atletico Madrid).

Schemerkhiz:

Ajibade look more of a Central Midfielder, she brings alot of strength and agility to the Midfield..

Its time to cut Okobi and Chikwelu loose.
Their experience means little in this day and age and has actually been regressive to the team.
Not sure about Chinaza. She seems to have fallen off the radar.

Schemerkhiz:


Joy Bokiri, Christy Ucheibe, Chinaza Uchendu, Ngozi Okobi and Rita Chikwelu to offer Experience..

GeneralDae:

Vivian Ikechuckwu is naturally a very good winger. It's what she played for Rivers Angels at the CAF qualifiers. Maybe we could try her there.
We need to study the games of this present U20 team to fish out some wingers, also Vivylopez should be called to the U20 side. She's always liking posts related to the super falcons and it seems she is very interested in Nigeria ( her mother's homeland).

She's very much interested in Playing for Nigeria but the problem is getting a the Call up which his Father Complained about that she hasn't had anything yet from the Nigerian FA concerning her playing for Nigeria but for now she's representing Spain at the U17 level.

AkinDS:
Its time to cut Okobi and Chikwelu loose.
Their experience means little in this day and age and has actually been regressive to the team.
Not sure about Chinaza. She seems to have fallen off the radar.

Chinaza Uchendu is still recovering from ACL, I believe once she fully recover she would get her spot back...

This ACL is one of the most dangerous injury in Football, can take from 6months to about 2 years depending on the Severity.. Some times it might lead to the end of their career..

Example Ada Hergeberg of Lyon/Norway spent over 18months out of football because of ACL..

Spain will be foolish to let such a precocious talent go.
I really do not see her playing for Nigeria.
Unfortunately, we need to move forward beyond her.

Schemerkhiz:


She's very much interested in Playing for Nigeria but the problem is getting a the Call up which his Father Complained about that she hasn't had anything yet from the Nigerian FA concerning her playing for Nigeria but for now she's representing Spain at the U17 level.

AkinDS:
Now that's a lady I have a soft spot for! Love the way she glides in the midfield.
Don't know why Dennerby decided to do away with her, as she seemed to be on the ascendancy before he came.

My midfield candidates for the future will be:
1. Toni Payne
2. Rash Ajibade
3. Halimat Ayinde
4. Regina Otu
5. Christy Ucheibe
6. Esther Ijeoma Okoronkwo

Worthy mentions:
Joy Bokiri - Not really sold on her. Slightly below par for me in the ABC but might improve with her move to AIK.
a. Amarachi Okoronkwo - Could be a fantastic midfield player and a great passer of the ball. However, she makes a lot of bone-head mistakes which ultimately ruin her game. Hopefully, she can clean up her act, as she can become a really great midfielder. Wait and see.
b. Osare Igbinovia - I have a soft spot for her. Intelligent, skillful midfielder. Hope she has another opportunity to prove herself, as she is only 25. However, with a lot of up and coming players, who knows.
c. Debbie Abiodun - Great performance with Rivers Angels and currently in U20. Certainly one for the future.
d. Elish Sulola - Maybe (if she choses to play for Nigeria). Big, strong and smart kid.

Amarachi Okoronkwo 29yrs by December, would certainly be out of this picking because she's more of an agressive Midfielder good for Physical games though..

Esther Okoronkwo is currently playing as a Center Forward for her Clubside in France, She didn't play from the Midfield during her University Days, putting her in the Midfield should be a no to me as she prefers the Left Flank and Upfront..

AkinDS:
Spain will be foolish to let such a precocious talent go.
I really do not see her playing for Nigeria.
Unfortunately, we need to move forward beyond her.

It's her choice to make, and the Father is even in support of her. I believe she chooses Spain due to the fact that Nigeria hasn't come for her..

AkinDS:
Its time to cut Okobi and Chikwelu loose.
Their experience means little in this day and age and has actually been regressive to the team.
Not sure about Chinaza. She seems to have fallen off the radar.

Okobi, Oparanozie and Chikwelu still believe in holding on to the ball for long or dribbling. This style of football is getting outdated and this is coupled with the fact that they are no longer thesame skillful players they used to be. Esther Okoronkwo also plays thesame way, the difference is that due to her age she is way faster than them at the moment.
I agree with you and in my opinion, Oparanozie, Ordega, and Oshoala should play from the bench while Okobi and Chikwelu should be left out of some games.

I am saying before she had her ACL.
She wasn't really that impactful for SC Braga and then moved to Linkopins in Sweden.
Watched a few of her CL games with Braga and wasn't too impressed. Same when she featured for Nigeria.
Besides, she is a striker, not a midfielder. It was that Dennerby that played her in midfield, and that really didn't work out.

Schemerkhiz:


Chinaza Uchendu is still recovering from ACL, I believe once she fully recover she would get her spot back...

This ACL is one of the most dangerous injury in Football, can take from 6months to about 2 years depending on the Severity.. Some times it might lead to the end of their career..

Example Ada Hergeberg of Lyon/Norway spent over 18months out of football because of ACL..

AkinDS:
Spain will be foolish to let such a precocious talent go.
I really do not see her playing for Nigeria.
Unfortunately, we need to move forward beyond her.

It's her choice to play for Nigeria and the Father is even in support of her. I believe she chooses Spain due to the fact that Nigeria hasn't come for her..

Waldrum played her from the midfield against the US and she seemed okay. She seems to play better from the center. I really don't see her making an impact as a center forward as she is currently behind Oshoala, Onumonu, Kanu. And if Rinsola Babajide decides to come aboard the SF train (fingers crossed) then she will even fall lower in the pecking order.
If she cannot hack it as a midfielder, there are many others who can.

Schemerkhiz:


Amarachi Okoronkwo 29yrs by December, would certainly be out of this picking because she's more of an agressive Midfielder good for Physical games though..

Esther Okoronkwo is currently playing as a Center Forward for her Clubside in France, She didn't play from the Midfield during her University Days, putting her in the Midfield should be a no to me as she prefers the Left Flank and Upfront..

Will see.
However, I am not placing any hope in her dumping Spain for Nigeria, especially since she is already in their setup.

Schemerkhiz:


It's her choice to play for Nigeria and the Father is even in support of her. I believe she chooses Spain due to the fact that Nigeria hasn't come for her..

AkinDS:
I am saying before she had her ACL.
She wasn't really that impactful for SC Braga and then moved to Linkopins in Sweden.
Watched a few of her CL games with Braga and wasn't too impressed. Same when she featured for Nigeria.
Besides, she is a striker, not a midfielder. It was that Dennerby that played her in midfield, and that really didn't work out.

She's naturally an Attacking Midfielder who also love to play from the Flanks not an outright Striker..

At Braga then she plays majorly from the Left, Right or the Middle behind the Strikers..

2016 U20 she played as an Attacking Midfielder alongside Ogechi Ukwuoma, Onyebuchi Goodness pro to and during the World Cup then.