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Schemerkhiz:
Desire Oparanozie have got a lot in her but her pace have dropped a lot, she gives us a lot of options upfront, holding on to play, she knows how to draw defenders off position and remain the option to take Free kicks close to the box.. She's the best 9 we have got but her major weakness is a S bypeed..

The no.9 option right now is between Oshoala and Onumonu, they both can play it when the game is on like the way Oparanozie, Ordega and Oshoala used to Swap wing among themselves..

Oparanozie is currently way behind Onumonu and Oshoala.

Schemerkhiz:
Look here, Esther Okoronkwo is another Smart striker we have, She's tactically discipline and technically gifted, even with her bodyframe she's so aggressive upfront, She plays mainly from the Left Wing and as a Center forward.

Between Okoronkwo, Kanu and Ordega who should be our third striker to pay with Oshoala and Onumonu...?

I'd prefer Okoronkwo.

carbonado:
...Oshoala should not play 9, Ify is way more clinical that Oshoala. Oshoala should move to the wings, her pace and link up play with Ify will be deadly.

I totally agree.

AkinDS:
Interesting discussion, even though I am a bit late to the party...

The problem with Demehin and to some degree Debbie Abiodun is they have plateaued with regards what they can learn at the local level. I recall the same thing happening to Ajibade years ago, prior to her going overseas. As a footballer, there comes a point in time, especially for younger players, where you need a different environment to continue (actually, improve and maximize) your growth and development, primarily because you are not learning anything new or challenging in your current environment.

Ajibade, for me, is a perfect case study. I saw her performances at the 2018 WAFCON (before she went overseas) and comparing to now - the difference is like night and day. The timing of her move overseas, first to Avadnes (NOR) then Athletico Madrid (ESP) was absolutely perfect for her growth and development. Now we are seeing how she continues to evolve into becoming one of the very best players on the continent, without a doubt. Had she remained in the local leagues, she would never have evolved the way she has now.

Summary:
A lot of folks here just want to throw these youngsters into the deep end and expect they will swim (like they are in the youth teams). Often times, its premature, as most of them are simply not ready for it and they fail. That's why its very important that you carefully manage their growth and development, else the results might be catastrophic. Based on the few matches I have watched so far, there about six (6) players in the U20 team that could become really good enough for the Falcons IF their development is very well managed, namely Esther Onyenezide, Flourish Sabastine, Debbie Abiodun, Tosin Demehin, Omowunmi Oshobukola and Taiwo Lawal. I am sure there may be others who could shine in the U20 WC and beyond.

Absolute facts!

AkinDS:
Interesting discussion, even though I am a bit late to the party...

The problem with Demehin and to some degree Debbie Abiodun is they have plateaued with regards what they can learn at the local level. I recall the same thing happening to Ajibade years ago, prior to her going overseas. As a footballer, there comes a point in time, especially for younger players, where you need a different environment to continue (actually, improve and maximize) your growth and development, primarily because you are not learning anything new or challenging in your current environment.

Ajibade, for me, is a perfect case study. I saw her performances at the 2018 WAFCON (before she went overseas) and comparing to now - the difference is like night and day. The timing of her move overseas, first to Avadnes (NOR) then Athletico Madrid (ESP) was absolutely perfect for her growth and development. Now we are seeing how she continues to evolve into becoming one of the very best players on the continent, without a doubt. Had she remained in the local leagues, she would never have evolved the way she has now.

Summary:
A lot of folks here just want to throw these youngsters into the deep end and expect they will swim (like they are in the youth teams). Often times, its premature, as most of them are simply not ready for it and they fail. That's why its very important that you carefully manage their growth and development, else the results might be catastrophic. Based on the few matches I have watched so far, there about six (6) players in the U20 team that could become really good enough for the Falcons IF their development is very well managed, namely Esther Onyenezide, Flourish Sabastine, Debbie Abiodun, Tosin Demehin, Omowunmi Oshobukola and Taiwo Lawal. I am sure there may be others who could shine in the U20 WC and beyond.

Good point here..


Take Vivian Obianujuwan Ikechukwu (24yrs) another case of Study, How she has developed within this few years. Even though her move to Europe came a little late unlike Ajibade, Okeke and Co..


Just watch out for how she's going to develop her game better and better with her move to the Romanian giant where she would be playing in the UEFA Women's Champions League too, it's going to be a valuable experience for her and am very certain within two year she should find herself in one of the top5 league in Europe...

Monday Gift still need this to up her game cause the hype is too much and she hasn't really prove a point yet!...

Schemerkhiz:
Desire Oparanozie have got a lot in her but her pace have dropped a lot, she gives us a lot of options upfront, holding on to play, she knows how to draw defenders off position and remain the option to take Free kicks close to the box.. She's the best 9 we have got but her major weakness is a Speed..

The no.9 option right now is between Oshoala and Onumonu, they both can play it when the game is on like the way Oparanozie, Ordega and Oshoala used to Swap wing among themselves..

Not saying that she should start but when was Oparanozie ever fast? She is probably in better shape now than she has ever been.

AkinDS:
Interesting discussion, even though I am a bit late to the party...

The problem with Demehin and to some degree Debbie Abiodun is they have plateaued with regards what they can learn at the local level. I recall the same thing happening to Ajibade years ago, prior to her going overseas. As a footballer, there comes a point in time, especially for younger players, where you need a different environment to continue (actually, improve and maximize) your growth and development, primarily because you are not learning anything new or challenging in your current environment.

Ajibade, for me, is a perfect case study. I saw her performances at the 2018 WAFCON (before she went overseas) and comparing to now - the difference is like night and day. The timing of her move overseas, first to Avadnes (NOR) then Athletico Madrid (ESP) was absolutely perfect for her growth and development. Now we are seeing how she continues to evolve into becoming one of the very best players on the continent, without a doubt. Had she remained in the local leagues, she would never have evolved the way she has now.

Summary:
A lot of folks here just want to throw these youngsters into the deep end and expect they will swim (like they are in the youth teams). Often times, its premature, as most of them are simply not ready for it and they fail. That's why its very important that you carefully manage their growth and development, else the results might be catastrophic. Based on the few matches I have watched so far, there about six (6) players in the U20 team that could become really good enough for the Falcons IF their development is very well managed, namely Esther Onyenezide, Flourish Sabastine, Debbie Abiodun, Tosin Demehin, Omowunmi Oshobukola and Taiwo Lawal. I am sure there may be others who could shine in the U20 WC and beyond.

Ajibade basically didn't have a position on the team when u saw her in 2018. She was on the wings and that wasn't going to work. Deborah, Esther and Flourish play in positions that the team is actually lacking. Deborah actually got a call up already just that she had to return to the U20s. Esther and Flourish have pace to burn that can be used on the wings.

If we can throw a 19 year old Nnadozie in goal at the world cup, I believe these girls should be at least good for an invite during some friendlies. Let them at least train with the team and let the coach decide.

Rash was simply impressive.

Got this clip from EaglesTracker YouTube page and thought yo share


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

Bigzigg:
I'd prefer Okoronkwo.

Yeah Esther Ijeoma Okoronkwo seems to be the best option between the 3 of them, can take on defender with her Skill and also deliver dangerous ball into the box. Good at tracking back to help out in defense..


Currently has 4goals and 2assists in 17 League in the FEMININE DIVISION 1 in France, this is her first season playing pro and her Clubside currently sit at the bottom of the table..

At the Summer Series she had a goal disallowed for an offside against Jamaica..

This past AWCON qualifying game against CIV she Scored 1goal and 1assist.

Schemerkhiz:
Yeah Esther Ijeoma Okoronkwo seems to be the best option between the 3 of them, can take on defender with her Skill and also deliver dangerous ball into the box. Good at tracking back to help out in defense..


Currently has 4goals and 2assists in 17 League in the FEMININE DIVISION 1 in France, this is her first season playing pro and her Clubside currently sit at the bottom of the table..

At the Summer Series she had a goal disallowed for an offside against Jamaica..

This past AWCON qualifying game against CIV she Scored 1goal and 1assist.

She's not a better option than Uchenna Kanu.

BascoVanVeli:
Not saying that she should start but when was Oparanozie ever fast? She is probably in better shape now than she has ever been.

Exactly, even in her U20 days (2012), she was the best player on the pitch but not fast.

BascoVanVeli:
Not saying that she should start but when was Oparanozie ever fast? She is probably in better shape now than she has ever been.

Eeeehh...

Excluding her U20 performance, If you have been watching Oparanozie from 2010 till 2016 you would know that she used to be a quick 9 not as fast as the likes of Oshoala and Ordega though but she was fast then...

Her pace reduced drastically from early 2017 till now, even when she was so robust from the period of 2012 till early 2014 she was quick enough..

GeneralDae:
Exactly, even in her U20 days (2012), she was the best player on the pitch but not fast.

You can't tell me that Oparanozie is that Slow, her pace was way above Average then..
Someone who can run with the ball from Midfield to box 18 haba... Maybe have been watching the wrong Oparanozie

Schemerkhiz:
You can't tell me that Oparanozie is that Slow, her pace was way above Average then..
Someone who can run with the ball from Midfield to box 18 haba... Maybe have been watching the wrong Oparanozie

In comparison to the other attackers then, Ordega, Esther, Okobi, and the likes, she wasn't the quickest all round but had quick feets and was definitely the most dangerous in those days. We definitely missed her in 2012 AWCON when her club didn't release her.

BascoVanVeli:
She's not a better option than Uchenna Kanu.

Here I said Esther Okoronkwo seems to be the best Option to start alongside Asisat Oshoala and Ifeoma Onumonu to me with the little qualities i highlighted, I never said she was better than Kanu or Ordega neither did I say the two other are better than her...

GeneralDae:
In comparison to the other attackers then, Ordega, Esther, Okobi, and the likes, she wasn't the quickest all round but had quick feets and was definitely the most dangerous in those days. We definitely missed her in 2012 AWCON when her club didn't release her.

She has the quickest feet's among them even till date!

GeneralDae:
In comparison to the other attackers then, Ordega, Esther, Okobi, and the likes, she wasn't the quickest all round but had quick feets and was definitely the most dangerous in those days. We definitely missed her in 2012 AWCON when her club didn't release her.

Football Sha... I don't really know were Esther Sunday got it all wrong. The Skills, pace were there and still there till date but lack the end product


Same thing happened to Loveth Ayila who is no longer playing football

Schemerkhiz:
She has the quickest feet's among them even till date!

One player I liked then that faded too quickly for me was Ebere Orji. A bundle of talents who just declined as she grew older like Wayne Rooney.

My dream line up in June

isan:
My dream line up in June

Brilliant line up. Can Patricia George also start ahead of Alozie with Alozie probably coming in later on. If I'm not mistaken, George can play on that wing as well.

In 2018 Ajibade didn't play in the wings , in the first game she started as an Attacking mildfielder and the Final she started as the striker

BascoVanVeli:
Ajibade basically didn't have a position on the team when u saw her in 2018. She was on the wings and that wasn't going to work. Deborah, Esther and Flourish play in positions that the team is actually lacking. Deborah actually got a call up already just that she had to return to the U20s. Esther and Flourish have pace to burn that can be used on the wings.

If we can throw a 19 year old Nnadozie in goal at the world cup, I believe these girls should be at least good for an invite during some friendlies. Let them at least train with the team and let the coach decide.

Morocco 2 Ghana 0. (International friendly).

isan:
My dream line up in June

is T. Payne not left footed, also Alozie always have problems with skillful players.. My opinion though..

GeneralDae:
Morocco 2 Ghana 0. (International friendly).

... Omo... So technically, they might be the dark horse of this tourney.

lovewins:
Rash was simply impressive.

Got this clip from EaglesTracker YouTube page and thought yo share


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

Rasheedat Ajibade has really improved a lot, I pointed all this out before the 2nd Leg against Canada that Coach Randy needed to take advantage of her exploit in the Midfield.. Forget it Ayinde will have a difficult time to battle out Rash from the Central Midfield position except Randy plays Ajibade as AM, then Ayinde in CM position..

Tony Payne has become a Utility player in the Superfalcon, should I say the Stella Mbachu of the team though I never watched Stella playing as a Full back anyday... She just need to improve on her Corner kicks and free kicks cause Stella was excellent set pieces taker..

GeneralDae:
One player I liked then that faded too quickly for me was Ebere Orji. A bundle of talents who just declined as she grew older like Wayne Rooney.

Should I say she didn't find favour with the team or which word should I use?

Ebere Orji is still good till date, I still follow her games till date. Tried bringing her back to the team but seems not in Coach Randy Waldrum plans after her invitation to the Camp in Austra.

2016 Coach Florence Omagbemi brought her back for the AWCON qualifying game which she played both legs against Senegal.. but wasn't recall for the AWCON tournament.

Same thing with Thomas Dennerby, he invited her on few occasions but didn't make the team to the AWCON in 2018 too

GeneralDae:
Brilliant line up. Can Patricia George also start ahead of Alozie with Alozie probably coming in later on. If I'm not mistaken, George can play on that wing as well.

Wish i can comment on this Patricia George issue right now, let's see how it goes first!!

isan:
My dream line up in June

Cool line up.
But I thought the AWCON is in July

isan:
In 2018 Ajibade didn't play in the wings , in the first game she started as an Attacking mildfielder and the Final she started as the striker

Your Head da game wella...

carbonado:
... Omo... So technically, they might be the dark horse of this tourney.

Men if you watch the highlights. That game should have ended 5-0 to Morocco . They have also scouted some foreign born quality players over the years. Yeah is the link to the highlights.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ogR7GV0Qm4

carbonado:
... Omo... So technically, they might be the dark horse of this tourney.

The fear of Morocco is the beginning of Wisdom... Hahaha ���

They have a very good Coach, I wish he was the one Coaching the Superfalcons

But again the Ghana they played is like the team B or should I say half of the team, only the Home based non of their foreign based was in the Squad.

Morocco is tactically discipline but still lack the big game experience which the likes of Nigeria, Cameroon, South Africa and Zambia have.. I trust they would qualify for the World Cup.

carbonado:
is T. Payne not left footed, also Alozie always have problems with skillful players.. My opinion though..

Tony Payne is right footed but can use her Left very well...