TheSuperNerd:
Now caught up with Esther Gonzalez. Chasing down Alba Redondo who's on 15 goals. Omo... let's go Superzee!!! 🔥🔥😎

This is scary form. If she stays healthy she will score 30

I concur. Especially now that she has a hattrick and is on 13 league goals, only 2 behind Alba. Asisat is Boiling hot!!

Her best ever goal return in a European league campaign are 20 league goals from last season and from the 19/20 season. She could hit your predicted number if she keeps up this form and if the coach don't cramp her flow by dropping her for some games. 🙄

BascoVanVeli:


This is scary form. If she stays healthy she will score 30

With her hat-trick Asisat Oshoala is on her way to the 100 goals mark with Barça.

WOW 🥳🦅

TheSuperNerd:
I concur. Especially now that she has a hattrick and is on 13 league goals, only 2 behind Alba. Asisat is Boiling hot!!

Her best ever goal return in a European league campaign are 20 league goals from last season and from the 19/20 season. She could hit your predicted number if she keeps up this form and if the coach don't cramp her flow by dropping her for some games. 🙄

But wait ooo wasn't she just on 11 goals before this match? I also heard the commentator say 13 and I don't understand.

She was on 10 before this game, I reckon.

BascoVanVeli:

But wait ooo wasn't she just on 11 goals before this match? I also heard the commentator say 13 and I don't understand.

THONON ÉVIAN GRAND GENÈVE FC , France…. and Superfalcons Midfielder Amanda Ubianuju Mbadi




📅 29/01 | FT: Lens 0-5 Thonon Évian

🇳🇬 midfielder Amanda Mbadi made the start for Thonon Évian as they stormed into the Cup quarter-finals.

Robo FC have 2 players on the pitch.

TheSuperNerd:
She was on 10 before this game, I reckon.

Yea I guess

🚨| Ashleigh Plumptre missed her spot kick as Leicester City bow out of the #WomensFACup after losing 3-2 to Reading on penalties.

🏆CHAMPIONS | Senegal retain the Wafu A Women's trophy ahead of the World Cup playoffs in Feb. Unbeaten in the inaugural edition (2020); unbeaten in the second edition (2023). Great fight from the hosts who finish second after finishing fourth in 2020.

FT: 🇨🇻 Cape Verde 0-1 Senegal 🇸🇳
⚽️Korka Fall 60'

🥉Bronze Match
FT:🇬🇲 Gambia 3-2 Guinea 🇬🇼

Afrique World Cup Playoffs
🇸🇳 Senegal vs Haiti; winner faces Chile
🇨🇲 Cameroon vs Thailand; winner faces Portugal

#Regionals2023 | #WafuAWC2023

Deltamani:
🏆CHAMPIONS | Senegal retain the Wafu A Women's trophy ahead of the World Cup playoffs in Feb. Unbeaten in the inaugural edition (2020); unbeaten in the second edition (2023). Great fight from the hosts who finish second after finishing fourth in 2020.

FT: 🇨🇻 Cape Verde 0-1 Senegal 🇸🇳
⚽️Korka Fall 60'

🥉Bronze Match
FT:🇬🇲 Gambia 3-2 Guinea 🇬🇼

Afrique World Cup Playoffs
🇸🇳 Senegal vs Haiti; winner faces Chile
🇨🇲 Cameroon vs Thailand; winner faces Portugal

#Regionals2023 | #WafuAWC2023

I’m predicting Chile and Cameroon to qualify for the World Cup.

Qualifying for the #FIFAWWC for the very first time is the target for Fédération Sénégalaise de Football coach, Mame Moussa Cisse, and his side.

Super Falcons defender Patricia George has announced that she will take a year-long break from football.

She made the announcement following the termination of her contract by mutual consent with Turkish women club Fenerbahce as a measure to focus on rehabilitation.

"First, I would like to thank Fenerbahce for the opportunity. About a month ago we came to an agreement to part ways and allow me to do my rehab at home.

"With that being said I would like to let everyone know that I’ve decided to hang my soccer cleats up for at least this year and take a full break from playing soccer.

"It’s not a decision I made lightly but a decision that I know is right for me and my spirit. I haven’t fully decided if I will try to make a comeback next year but right now I’m following my heart and my heart is telling me to step away.

"Soccer has always been my identity so now I’m soul searching and finding myself outside of the game. Thank you everyone for all the support I've always appreciated all the love and positivity you guys send my way.

"Make sure to still stay tuned cause this is a new beginning and a start to a new me."

Real sad, BUT one can understand her years of frustrations due to injuries, resulting in her inability to hit her full potential.
Hope she is blessed with the best of health and healing - wish her all the very best!

Deltamani:
Super Falcons defender Patricia George has announced that she will take a year-long break from football.

She made the announcement following the termination of her contract by mutual consent with Turkish women club Fenerbahce as a measure to focus on rehabilitation.

"First, I would like to thank Fenerbahce for the opportunity. About a month ago we came to an agreement to part ways and allow me to do my rehab at home.

"With that being said I would like to let everyone know that I’ve decided to hang my soccer cleats up for at least this year and take a full break from playing soccer.

"It’s not a decision I made lightly but a decision that I know is right for me and my spirit. I haven’t fully decided if I will try to make a comeback next year but right now I’m following my heart and my heart is telling me to step away.

"Soccer has always been my identity so now I’m soul searching and finding myself outside of the game. Thank you everyone for all the support I've always appreciated all the love and positivity you guys send my way.

"Make sure to still stay tuned cause this is a new beginning and a start to a new me."

I wouldn't write off Thailand so soon.
They are a very descent side and will pose a handful for Cameroon.

PDPGuy:


I’m predicting Chile and Cameroon to qualify for the World Cup.

AkinDS:
I wouldn't write off Thailand so soon.
They are a very descent side and will pose a handful for Cameroon.

The Super Falcons of Nigeria beat Thailand 3-0 in March 2019, I hope the Cameroonian side can do same next month... Portugal is an exciting side right now but are beatable..

AkinDS:
Real sad, BUT one can understand her years of frustrations due to injuries, resulting in her inability to hit her full potential.
Hope she is blessed with the best of health and healing - wish her all the very best!

Really a sad one, the injuries were just too much for someone like her who started Pro Soccer few years ago… I just hope she’s able to recover and come back Next year..

Now that Patricia George is out, Does Onyi Zogg stands a Chance of going to the World Cup?

Oshoala's hat-trick and Gift Monday's performance all in one



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57AmYTj_hKQ

In answering your question, No.

I think the list Randy released for the upcoming Women's Revelation Cup will pretty much make up the squad for the WWC.
Three people who were not on the list and who will likely be considered are Nicole Payne, Debbie Ajibola and Gift Monday.
Nicole has had more activity over the past year (National team and USC) - close to 20 games... Zogg has been injured for the most part.

Realistically, I really don't see any 'outsider' (i.e. anyone who hasn't been a part of the team in the last year, of which Zogg is) making the final squad.

Deltamani:


Really a sad one, the injuries were just too much for someone like her who started Pro Soccer few years ago… I just hope she’s able to recover and come back Next year..

Now that Patricia George is out, Does Onyi Zogg stands a Chance of going to the World Cup?

AkinDS:
In answering your question, No.

I think the list Randy released for the upcoming Women's Revelation Cup will pretty much make up the squad for the WWC.
Three people who were not on the list and who will likely be considered are Nicole Payne, Debbie Ajibola and Gift Monday.
Nicole has had more activity over the past year (National team and USC) - close to 20 games... Zogg has been injured for the most part.

Realistically, I really don't see any 'outsider' (i.e. anyone who hasn't been a part of the team in the last year, of which Zogg is) making the final squad.

Debbie Ajibola or Deborah Abiodun?
If you're referring to Deborah Abiodun, she still has a long way to go. Otu, Ucheibe and Ayinde are ahead of her right now. Very soon, she will be added to the gold but right now, the WC is too early for her.

mostob:
Debbie Ajibola or Deborah Abiodun?
If you're referring to Deborah Abiodun, she still has a long way to go. Otu, Ucheibe and Ayinde are ahead of her right now. Very soon, she will be added to the gold but right now, the WC is too early for her.

In Midfield, i think the likes of

1. Halimatu Ayinde 27yrs…. DM/CM or Box2Box
2. Regina Otu 26yrs… DM/Box2Box
3. Christy Ucheibe 22yrs… DM/Box2Box
4. Ngozi Okobi 29yrs… AM/W
5. Tony Payne 27yrs… AM/FB/W
6. Onyi Echegini 21yrs…. AM/W

Are more than enough for the team right now with Rasheedat Ajibade as alternative from the forwards..

You guys shouldn’t forget the Red Card to Rasheedat Ajibade and Halimatu Ayinde during the WAFCON semifinals

Alternate Options
Peace Efih 22yrs…AM/W
Rita Chikwelu 34yrs... DM/CM
Deborah Abeodun 19yrs… DM/Box2Box
Amanda Mbadi 24yrs…. DM

If that Red card to Halimatu and Rash follows down till our first game at the World Cup

Our Midfield trios could be

Regina Otu
Christy Ucheibe
Ngozi Okobi….


Am seeing Randy Waldrum using Tony Payne as Left Especially once Ashleigh Pairs with Ohale at CB..

My bad (and thanks for the correction).
The inclusion of Debbie Abiodun is based on her recent invitations for the high profile friendlies against the US and Japan, which she played and had a decent performance.
Looks like she, alongside Demehin and Imuran are the 3 ex-U20 players being fast tracked into the SF. Whether or not she makes the final team is a different story.

mostob:
Debbie Ajibola or Deborah Abiodun?
If you're referring to Deborah Abiodun, she still has a long way to go. Otu, Ucheibe and Ayinde are ahead of her right now. Very soon, she will be added to the gold but right now, the WC is too early for her.

Unless the NFF appealed the Refs decision, both reds were a resultant of 'violent conduct', judging by the nature of fouls. Therefore the suspension is 3 consecutive games.
Both ladies sat out the Zambia game, meaning they have 2 more games to serve.

Since there are no FIFA sanctioned competitions or games lined up before the world cup, looks like both women will have to sit out our first 2 games.

Deltamani:
If that Red card to Halimatu and Rash follows down till our first game at the World Cup

Our Midfield trios could be

Regina Otu
Christy Ucheibe
Ngozi Okobi….


Am seeing Randy Waldrum using Tony Payne as Left Especially once Ashleigh Pairs with Ohale at CB..

AkinDS:
My bad (and thanks for the correction).
The inclusion of Debbie Abiodun is based on her recent invitations for the high profile friendlies against the US and Japan, which she played and had a decent performance.
Looks like she, alongside Demehin and Imuran are the 3 ex-U20 players being fast tracked into the SF. Whether or not she makes the final team is a different story.

I think you need to consider other reasons apart from the friendly invitations. Most of the regulars were not available, probably why she was called up. We are short of options at the Defence department right now which works for Tosin and Imuran. Debbie can't make the squad right now, not because she is not good but due to the fact that a lot of good players are ahead of her. Infact, one of two foreign pros will even be considered before her in case there is a need for replacement.

Deltamani:


In Midfield, i think the likes of

1. Halimatu Ayinde 27yrs…. DM/CM or Box2Box
2. Regina Otu 26yrs… DM/Box2Box
3. Christy Ucheibe 22yrs… DM/Box2Box
4. Ngozi Okobi 29yrs… AM/W
5. Tony Payne 27yrs… AM/FB/W
6. Onyi Echegini 21yrs…. AM/W

Are more than enough for the team right now with Rasheedat Ajibade as alternative from the forwards..

You guys shouldn’t forget the Red Card to Rasheedat Ajibade and Halimatu Ayinde during the WAFCON semifinals

Alternate Options
Peace Efih 22yrs…AM/W
Rita Chikwelu 34yrs... DM/CM
Deborah Abeodun 19yrs… DM/Box2Box
Amanda Mbadi 24yrs…. DM

I agree but remove chikwelu
It is time Rita leaves the scene for the young generation.

AkinDS:
Unless the NFF appealed the Refs decision, both reds were a resultant of 'violent conduct', judging by the nature of fouls. Therefore the suspension is 3 consecutive games.
Both ladies sat out the Zambia game, meaning they have 2 more games to serve.

Since there are no FIFA sanctioned competitions or games lined up before the world cup, looks like both women will have to sit out our first 2 games.

Violent Conduct? J don't think so. Just an African ref playing to the script.

AkinDS:
Unless the NFF appealed the Refs decision, both reds were a resultant of 'violent conduct', judging by the nature of fouls. Therefore the suspension is 3 consecutive games.
Both ladies sat out the Zambia game, meaning they have 2 more games to serve.

Since there are no FIFA sanctioned competitions or games lined up before the world cup, looks like both women will have to sit out our first 2 games.

Randy is one Coach I know too well won't fail in that Red Card aspect, he knows the rules that comes to play so those two will definitely sit out for the remaining two games.. In attack the void won't be felt as better options will be available to pick from as the return of Esther Okoronkwo is a major boost for Randy and the team.

But in Midfield, Randy and Ngozi Okobi especially will feel that void Halimatu will be leaving behind for those two games suspension... Maybe a 3-5-2 or 4-4-2 formation will cover up

Nicole Payne opted out for personal reasons. BUT should be available for next Camp.

With the defenders listed for the tournament in Mexico, only the full back position is of major concern

Nicole Payne, Onyinyechi Zogg add up to those names will gives us the 7 defenders for the World Cup.

Onome Ebi, Osinachi Ohale, Ashleigh Plumptre, Blessing Demehin, Michelle Alozie, Nicole Payne, Glory Ogbonna or Onyi Zogg.

Tony Payne is a utility player in the team, so when counting our full backs she should always be spot on.

Not personal, as I don't make the rules - I am simply using the language FIFA has adopted to describe the categories of 'straight red cards'.

mostob:
Violent Conduct? J don't think so. Just an African ref playing to the script.

The concern is really not the defense - the concern for me is the midfield (especially with Deltamani bringing up the issue of the red cards which most of us totally forgot about). The key problem is we will be short staffed in the defensive midfield position, which Halimatu Ayinde pretty much owns (and which we are also short on depth and alternate options), as well as a CM midfield position, which Rash Ajibade has owned (even though we do have alternates here).

So, if Chrissy Ucheibe starts and has to be subbed (as she has a propensity to pick up niggling injuries during the game - Morocco and US matches come to mind), who replaces her ?(the depth question).

Again, considering our first two games are against Australia and Canada respectively, we need depth in order for us to have a realistic chance of picking up a minimum of 2 points from both matches, which would enhance our chance of coming in at least 2nd in the group (very doable!).

With 3rd place, you are likely to get one of the big guns which makes the round of 16 a very tall order!

We definitely need a DM as a backup to the options to pick from in Halimatu's and Ajibade's absence. And in trying to think through Randy's recent selections, it made me realize that's probably why he might be taking a chance on Debbie Abiodun and putting her in the mix, especially with her just coming out of the U20WC.

Schemerkhiz:
Nicole Payne opted out for personal reasons. BUT should be available for next Camp.

With the defenders listed for the tournament in Mexico, only the full back position is of major concern

Nicole Payne, Onyinyechi Zogg add up to those names will gives us the 7 defenders for the World Cup.

Onome Ebi, Osinachi Ohale, Ashleigh Plumptre, Blessing Demehin, Michelle Alozie, Nicole Payne, Glory Ogbonna or Onyi Zogg.

Tony Payne is a utility player in the team, so when counting our full backs she should always be spot on.

🚨| 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup opener between Australia and Rep. of Ireland has been moved to a new venue to meet tickets purchase.

The game was initially billed to take place at Allianz Stadium [42,000 capacity], but will now be played at Stadium Australia which holds 82,500.