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Barbra Banda was asked to name her five-a-side team with the best players in the world 😱🔥

🗣 "Wow, that's so difficult! (She thinks for a while) I would start with Marta. Then I'll go with [Nigeria’s Asisat] Oshoala. With me, that's three. Honestly, I love playing with Rafa [Rafaelle] from Brazil. I know Marta can play in midfield, so I would put Rafa at the back, then Marta in midfield, me up front, also Oshoala and… [Sophia] Smith. That’s it!"

They should if they intend broadcasting the olympics proper

Livewire5:
Will supersport air the women football Olympics games?

Deltamani:
Brazil: We have studies and analyses on Nnadozie we have passed to our strikers

Edson Alcantara, goalkeeper coach of the Brazilian Women’s National Team, says the team has conducted studies and analyses on the goalkeepers of their group phase foes as the Samba women get set to play Nigeria’s Super Falcons in their opening game of the Paris 2024 Olympics at the Stade de Bordeaux in Bordeaux on Thursday.

Alcantara says they have done extensive studies on Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie and have passed the information to their attackers.

‘We also have studies and analyses on the opposing goalkeepers, such as Nnadozie from Nigeria, Yamashita from Japan and Cata Coll from Spain, who we must face in the first round. In this case, we transmit the information to our outfield players, explaining the pros and cons of each of them’, says Edson Alcantara.

Nnadozie features for Paris FC in the French Division 1 Féminine and made history as the youngest goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet in a FIFA Women’s World Cup match, which she achieved in 2019 against South Korea at the age of 18.

Brazil have met Nigeria twice at senior level with the Samba women winning both. The first meeting in 1999 at the quarterfinals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in the USA with the Brazilians winning 4-3.

The two teams met again, nine years later, in a Group F game at the Beijing Olympics in 2008 with the Brazilians winning 3-1.

Hope Randy is taking notes and have done his own research ooo?

solonnachi:
Hope Randy is taking notes and have done his own research ooo?

How many teams is qualifying out of d group …if na 3…we go qualify….but if na two ,so pe otilo 😊

elyte89:
How many teams is qualifying out of d group …if na 3…we go qualify….but if na two ,so pe otilo 😊

6 point sure for us

Are you guys ready??
#Olympics
#olympics2024
#paris

solonnachi:
Hope Randy is taking notes and have done his own research ooo?

One thing I noticed most times from Randy’s interviews he only make mention of himself, Karl and the new game analyst brought in for the Olympics.. which is 3 of them.

He hasn’t talked about the Nigerian Assistant Coaches with him more like they don’t contribute anything or what? At least I want to hear him mention them like they do this and that to help the team..

Anyway I mostly see Ann Chiejene and the goalkeeper Coach as the only active Coaches among the Nigerian Coaches in the team, Madugu nothing.!

Deltamani:
Are you guys ready??
#Olympics
#olympics2024
#paris

When is FIFA expanding the women's pool to sixteen teams like the men's

Carot:
When is FIFA expanding the women's pool to sixteen teams like the men's

Wish I know ooo

By on Thursday everything go stew

Deltamani:
One thing I noticed most times from Randy’s interviews he only make mention of himself, Karl and the new game analyst brought in for the Olympics.. which is 3 of them.

He hasn’t talked about the Nigerian Assistant Coaches with him more like they don’t contribute anything or what? At least I want to hear him mention them like they do this and that to help the team..

Anyway I mostly see Ann Chiejene and the goalkeeper Coach as the only active Coaches among the Nigerian Coaches in the team, Madugu nothing.!

That's because they are not his assistants. They were selected by the NFF to ride along. This isn't typical with Randy anyways cause it was the same with Rohr, Peisero and every other super eagles foreign coach. Peisero even had his own goalkeeper's trainer which isn't typical of super eagles coaches. These guys have a team they work with and Lauren was Randy's preference before his tussle with the NFF.

Deltamani:
Can we all bring in our Analysis of how the SuperFalcons play..! And how they can overcome their opponents.. Let’s analyze the SuperFalcon with available players, Spain, Japan and Brazil..

Nigeria’s defensive structure resembles that of a 4-2-3-1 mid-block, but Waldrum has experimented with both a 5-4-1 and a 4-1-4-1 when defending their lead late in the match.

Alozie’s attacking nature, in particular, leaves her out of position and weaker when defending the counter. Lapses in defensive concentration will be the killer for Nigeria especially from Alozie who isn’t a natural defender but a makeshift, among the 4 Defenders starting in the Backline, Alozie is arguably the easiest to get past in a 1-V-1 situation considering how tough and well built the others are with their No gree for anybody kind of defending..!

In possession, the overlapping runs of Alozie will be impactful in the final third, whilst Plumptre’s inverted positioning would have allowed Nigeria to have much more ball dominance in the middle of the park but her absence will be filled by Chidinma Okeke who’s more of an aggressive defender and can also bring in some pull out from the back in a quick counter.. It will be interesting to observe whether the Young and one of the quickest full back in the World Nicole Payne will get some game time in Paris as a back up for both Fullbacks..


•••• In Midfield

Nigeria’s midfield unit is incredibly versatile but will have a huge task on their hands when attempting to limit the possession of Spain, Japan and Brazil.

Halimatu Ayinde who would have been a key figure in midfield is out with a Knee Injury.. She is a useful anchor on the defensive side of the ball, can protect the defensive line without the ball and offer a critical passing outlet in the initial phases of the Nigerian build-up. Whilst the 4-2-3-1 would allow Payne to float just behind the Center Forward (Ihezuo, Oshoala, Macleans), the ability for the midfield trio to interchange and run off one another could pose a significant threat and confusion to opposition defences.

The Inexperience of Deborah Abiodun is something to look into even though she’s young, athletic and can cover a lot of ground the anticipation & passing attributes of Ayinde will highly be missed as she’s more of the calm one btw the Defensive trio in Midfield. I hope she doesn’t get erratic when pressure sets in. Again Nigeria lack options in their double pivot as there’s no back up option for the Defensive duo of Ucheibe & Abiodun.


Forwards

It is clear that Nigeria’s forwards will want to build on a somewhat underwhelming 12 months despite achieving their long-term goal of Olympic qualification.

Asisat Oshoala is an excellent striker to spearhead the Nigerian attack, with pace and physicality to stretch opposition defences and naturally create space for her teammates, but her inconsistent performance for the SuperFalcons have been put in question making her an Option from the bench or can start in a game depending on what Randy is going with.. We can expect Nigeria to remain consistent in their desire to attack the flanks, and for good reason. In line with their youthful approach, Rasheedat Ajibade can undoubtedly the live wire of the front three as she will serve as their play maker from the flank using her pace, skill and brilliant individual ability… Esther Okoronkwo can inject some life into the Nigerian attack and terrorise tired defences with her ability to take on defenders..

The options at CF is something we can really lay hand on right now between Asisat Oshoala, Chinwendu Ihezuo and Chinonyerem Macleans.

Randy seems to have found favour in Chiwendu Ihezuo in recent games because of her pressing abilities. We remain calm on who will lead the frontline with various options available..!

Lack of natural wingers in the team might be another problem for Nigeria considering the number of central forwards that have in the team and how well built they’re and also their ability to terrorize the box, feed from scratch and aerial abilities.

Deltamani:
Can we all bring in our Analysis of how the SuperFalcons play..! And how they can overcome their opponents.. Let’s analyze the SuperFalcon with available players, Spain, Japan and Brazil..

Key Players
1• Chiamaka Nnadozie
2• Osinachi Ohale
3• Christy Ucheibe
4• Toni Payne
5• Rasheedat Ajibade *****

The performances of Rasheedat Ajibade suggest that she is ready to lead this Nigerian squad into battle with her creative flair and well-rounded profile. After guiding Atlético Madrid to a vital spot in the UWCL, Ajibade has displayed the necessary qualities to shoulder the attacking responsibility for the team. She has the ability to be effective on both flanks added to an essential element of tactical variation that Waldrum can use to exploit potential weaknesses from their opposition.

During her season in the Liga F, Ajibade has racked up an impressive progressive ball carrying coupled with good number of successful take-ons per 90minutes. In addition to this, Ajibade’s penalty area touches per match would support the notion that she can be incredibly influential when driving inside off the flank..!



Prediction;

1• Spain
2• Nigeria
3• Japan
4• Brazil to exit from Group Stage!

A potential quarter final exit should not overshadow Nigeria’s achievement of qualifying for the Olympics, but they will find confidence, having bested a proclaimed ‘group of death’ once before…

PHOTOS FROM SUPER FALCONS TRAINING IN FRANCE 🇫🇷:

Some impressive moves during their evening training sessions in Bordeaux, getting ready for their Olympic face-off against Brazil.

#paris2024olympics

Ready, go! The girls are getting ready to face Brazil on Thursday

New Zealand Olympic committee with a statement about Canada flying a drone over their soccer practice

Canada 🍁 spy

Deltamani:
New Zealand Olympic committee with a statement about Canada flying a drone over their soccer practice

Canada 🍁 spy

There may be sanctions on the Canadian team for this act

Remember that at the 2014 World Cup, Costa Rica were grouped alongside Italy, England, and Uruguay. 99.9% of football pundits and fans gave them no chance of advancing from that group. But guess what? The Costa Ricans not only advanced to the knockout round, they did so by winning the group.

Further, at the 2022 World Cup, Morocco were grouped alongside Croatia, Belgium, and Canada. Again, 99.9% of football fans and pundits predicted their elimination from the group stage. However, the Moroccans defied expectations by advancing to the knockout rounds, and doing so by winning their group.

My point is that the Super Falcons have a decent chance of advancing from the group, and having a deep run in the tournament if the tactics are spot on, and luck shines on them 😊

Rasheedat looked the fittest player in camp

Deltamani:
Ready, go! The girls are getting ready to face Brazil on Thursday

isan:
Rasheedat looked the fittest player in camp

Lol 😂

Rasheedat Ajibade is fit but don’t take that spot away from Christy Ucheibe, Rash can come in @ 2nd position…💯

Good Morning From SuperFalcons Camp based in France 🇫🇷

#soarsuperfalcons
#parisolympics2024

Deltamani:
One thing I noticed most times from Randy’s interviews he only make mention of himself, Karl and the new game analyst brought in for the Olympics.. which is 3 of them.

He hasn’t talked about the Nigerian Assistant Coaches with him more like they don’t contribute anything or what? At least I want to hear him mention them like they do this and that to help the team..

Anyway I mostly see Ann Chiejene and the goalkeeper Coach as the only active Coaches among the Nigerian Coaches in the team, Madugu nothing.!

The Nigerian assistants were likely imposed on him if not he would surely mention them. You know how NFF is now. They would employ the coach and still appoint assistants for him.

Yeah ucheibe is very fit toojust that I've never seen rasheedat miss a super falcons game or get substituted due to fatigue

My top 4 is

Rasheedat
Ucheibe
Ohale
Abiodun

Deltamani:
Lol 😂

Rasheedat Ajibade is fit but don’t take that spot away from Christy Ucheibe, Rash can come in @ 2nd position…💯

I'm sure some Nigerian bloggers are still coming here to steal your work

Deltamani:
Nigeria’s defensive structure resembles that of a 4-2-3-1 mid-block, but Waldrum has experimented with both a 5-4-1 and a 4-1-4-1 when defending their lead late in the match.

Alozie’s attacking nature, in particular, leaves her out of position and weaker when defending the counter. Lapses in defensive concentration will be the killer for Nigeria especially from Alozie who isn’t a natural defender but a makeshift, among the 4 Defenders starting in the Backline, Alozie is arguably the easiest to get past in a 1-V-1 situation considering how tough and well built the others are with their No gree for anybody kind of defending..!

In possession, the overlapping runs of Alozie will be impactful in the final third, whilst Plumptre’s inverted positioning would have allowed Nigeria to have much more ball dominance in the middle of the park but her absence will be filled by Chidinma Okeke who’s more of an aggressive defender and can also bring in some pull out from the back in a quick counter.. It will be interesting to observe whether the Young and one of the quickest full back in the World Nicole Payne will get some game time in Paris as a back up for both Fullbacks..


•••• In Midfield

Nigeria’s midfield unit is incredibly versatile but will have a huge task on their hands when attempting to limit the possession of Spain, Japan and Brazil.

Halimatu Ayinde who would have been a key figure in midfield is out with a Knee Injury.. She is a useful anchor on the defensive side of the ball, can protect the defensive line without the ball and offer a critical passing outlet in the initial phases of the Nigerian build-up. Whilst the 4-2-3-1 would allow Payne to float just behind the Center Forward (Ihezuo, Oshoala, Macleans), the ability for the midfield trio to interchange and run off one another could pose a significant threat and confusion to opposition defences.

The Inexperience of Deborah Abiodun is something to look into even though she’s young, athletic and can cover a lot of ground the anticipation & passing attributes of Ayinde will highly be missed as she’s more of the calm one btw the Defensive trio in Midfield. I hope she doesn’t get erratic when pressure sets in. Again Nigeria lack options in their double pivot as there’s no back up option for the Defensive duo of Ucheibe & Abiodun.


Forwards

It is clear that Nigeria’s forwards will want to build on a somewhat underwhelming 12 months despite achieving their long-term goal of Olympic qualification.

Asisat Oshoala is an excellent striker to spearhead the Nigerian attack, with pace and physicality to stretch opposition defences and naturally create space for her teammates, but her inconsistent performance for the SuperFalcons have been put in question making her an Option from the bench or can start in a game depending on what Randy is going with.. We can expect Nigeria to remain consistent in their desire to attack the flanks, and for good reason. In line with their youthful approach, Rasheedat Ajibade can undoubtedly the live wire of the front three as she will serve as their play maker from the flank using her pace, skill and brilliant individual ability… Esther Okoronkwo can inject some life into the Nigerian attack and terrorise tired defences with her ability to take on defenders..

The options at CF is something we can really lay hand on right now between Asisat Oshoala, Chinwendu Ihezuo and Chinonyerem Macleans.

Randy seems to have found favour in Chiwendu Ihezuo in recent games because of her pressing abilities. We remain calm on who will lead the frontline with various options available..!

Lack of natural wingers in the team might be another problem for Nigeria considering the number of central forwards that have in the team and how well built they’re and also their ability to terrorize the box, feed from scratch and aerial abilities.

Deltamani:
Can we all bring in our Analysis of how the SuperFalcons play..! And how they can overcome their opponents.. Let’s analyze the SuperFalcon with available players, Spain, Japan and Brazil..

Any football fan would know the team is disjointed. Anyway, I would go with three at the back due to two principles. The first is not to give any space in midfield, and the second is not to give space behind for opponents to run to.

Ohale - Tosin - Okeke

Alozie- Deborah - Ajibade - Ucheibe - Nicole

Ihezuo - Macleans

I would have preferred Kanu ahead of Macleans but the former is not fit. Ihezuo will be there for the heavy duty work. She is capable. With Alozie and Nicole as the WBs, All Ucheibe and Deborah need to do is to screen, no need venturing forward.

Deltamani:
PHOTOS FROM SUPER FALCONS TRAINING IN FRANCE :

Some impressive moves during their evening training sessions in Bordeaux, getting ready for their Olympic face-off against Brazil.

#paris2024olympics

You know.. I thought that was Ohale in the first picture. Until I got to the third picture and had to scroll up again.

Deltamani:
New Zealand Olympic committee with a statement about Canada flying a drone over their soccer practice

Canada spy

That's too petty. Canada should be sent home.

Deltamani:
Ready, go! The girls are getting ready to face Brazil on Thursday

There is a guy on Facebook. His name is Alabi Michael Tolulope. He, DaveP and you have been hammering on this media stuff and how the Nigerian team should do better. I think they finally heed to your call. Una weldone o.

mostob:
There is a guy on Facebook. His name is Alabi Michael Tolulope. He, DaveP and you have been hammering on this media stuff and how the Nigerian team should do better. I think they finally heed to your call. Una weldone o.

This isn't media sha. They got a better camera for better pictures but still bottom tier of what is expected of a national teams media team.

mostob:
Any football fan would know the team is disjointed. Anyway, I would go with three at the back due to two principles. The first is not to give any space in midfield, and the second is not to give space behind for opponents to run to.

Ohale - Tosin - Okeke

Alozie- Deborah - Ajibade - Ucheibe - Nicole

Ihezuo - Macleans

I would have preferred Kanu ahead of Macleans but the former is not fit. Ihezuo will be there for the heavy duty work. She is capable. With Alozie and Nicole as the WBs, All Ucheibe and Deborah need to do is to screen, no need venturing forward.

I agree with the formation but not the personnel. At no point should Nicole be played on the left. Randy will be very silly to try it again since the dew times he experimented it turned out to be a disaster. Nicole is better suited at the right side leave her there.

I will replace Nicole with Ajibade since she's great defensively and put Toni in the middle. The right wing can be Nicole or Alozie depending on Randy's preference.

Your choice of attack is also puzzling. Ihezuo and Macleans are the same people and they both are yet to prove themselves. They also will be playing together for the first time. That's a disaster waiting to happen. I'll take Ihezuo and Asisat or Esther.

lovewins:
This isn't media sha. They got a better camera for better pictures but still bottom tier of what is expected of a national teams media team.

Still better than before. That's what I mean.