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Deltamani:
Nigeria made it to the final 5 of these women's categories in CAF's Award.

- National team of the year.
- Goalkeeper of the Year
- Edo Queens Club of the Year
- Young Player of the Year
- Coach of the year.
- Player of the Year

Which of these categories are you confident Nigeria would win?

Player of the year, and National team of the year

Hmmm... Player of the year will be a tough one for us. Chiamaka is the best GK in Africa by miles but seeing her get the WAPOTY over Banda will be tough. I hope it happens though.

PDPGuy:
Player of the year, and National team of the year

TheSuperNerd:
Hmmm... Player of the year will be a tough one for us. Chiamaka is the best GK in Africa by miles but seeing her get the WAPOTY over Banda will be tough. I hope it happens though.

Right. I meant to say GK of the year

Deltamani:
Nigeria made it to the final 5 of these women's categories in CAF's Award.

- National team of the year.
- Goalkeeper of the Year
- Edo Queens Club of the Year
- Young Player of the Year
- Coach of the year.
- Player of the Year

Which of these categories are you confident Nigeria would win?

Goalkeeper of the year and if they want to stay away from wahala they will also give Chiamaka the player of the year. Banda deserves it but a lot comes with that

Deltamani:
Nigeria made it to the final 5 of these women's categories in CAF's Award.

- National team of the year.
- Goalkeeper of the Year
- Edo Queens Club of the Year
- Young Player of the Year
- Coach of the year.
- Player of the Year

Which of these categories are you confident Nigeria would win?

National team of the year and
Goalkeeper of the year

Player of the year definitely going to any of Banda or Chawinga. Don't see Chaimaka taking that one.

Except of course the others split enough of the votes to give Chaimaka a chance. That happened at the Ballon d'Or with Vinicius, Bellingham and Rodri.

Rinsola Babajide just scored a beauty vs Atletico
Also that girl JOE Echegini scored against Chiamaka Nnadozie yesterday

BascoVanVeli:
Rinsola Babajide just scored a beauty vs Atletico
Also that girl JOE Echegini scored against Chiamaka Nnadozie yesterday

Can we have this thread pinned like the Super Eagles thread?

I'm tired of having to scroll down to find it every time

oweniwe:
Can we have this thread pinned like the Super Eagles thread?

I'm tired of having to scroll down to find it every time

If you follow the thread it will always be up except you follow alot of thread and those other threads are more active.

The SE threads aren't pinned it is just that it has more activities especially on weekends where there are many SE players to report on that you find it close to the top.

oweniwe:
Can we have this thread pinned like the Super Eagles thread?

I'm tired of having to scroll down to find it every time

Just use the followed topics option. That way, every comment brings it up in the FT tab. No need to go to Sports section(unless you on that already)

If so, the SE thread is always active and will be at the top compared to this one

Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has invited 25 players to camp as Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, prepare for the WAFU B U-17 Girls’ Cup in Ghana, Soccernet.ng reports

The tournament is scheduled to run from December 12 to 26, 2024.

The squad primarily features players who reached the quarter-finals of the recent FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic, where the Flamingos also clinched the FIFA Fair Play Trophy.

Despite a 2-0 defeat to eventual bronze medalists, the USA, in the quarter-finals, the team showed immense promise.

Topping the list is star midfielder Shakirat Moshood, who scored four goals in the World Cup.

Moshood is joined by first-choice goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma, defenders Taiwo Adegoke, Jumai Adebayo, and Prisca Nwachukwu, as well as midfielders Farida Abdulwahab and forwards Harmony Chidi, Peace Effiong, and Janet Akekoromowei.
Nigeria: Moshood, Chidi among 25 Flamingos stars invited for WAFU B U-17 Girls’ Cup in Ghana
Soccernet

The Flamingos are drawn into Group B of the six-team competition, alongside Niger Republic and Côte d’Ivoire. Host nation Ghana, Burkina Faso, and Benin Republic make up Group A.

Coach Olowookere expects all invited players to report to the Remo Stars Sports Institute in Ikenne-Remo, Ogun State, on December 3, 2024, for preparations

Full Squad List:

Goalkeepers: Christiana Uzoma (Edo Queens); Elizabeth Boniface (Sunshine Queens); Sylvia Echefu (Bayelsa Queens); Chiamaka Enebeli (RoyalTom FC)

Defenders: Rokibat Azeez (New Generation Academy); Taiwo Adegoke (Remo Stars Ladies); Jumai Adebayo Naija Ratels); Ayomide Ibrahim (Remo Stars Ladies); Prisca Nwachukwu (Heartland Queens); Ololade Isiaka (Abia Angels); Oluwatoyin Olowookere (Ekiti Queens); Oghenemairo Obruthe (Lagos City)

Midfielders: Saida Adebiyi (Confluence Queens); Shakirat Moshood (Bayelsa Queens); Waliat Rotimi (Nakamura Academy); Farida Abdulwahab (Nasarawa Amazons); Fatimoh Solaty (Dannaz Ladies)

Forwards: Harmony Chidi (Imo Strikers); Peace Effiong (Rivers Angels); Mary Nkpa (Abia Angels); Blessing Ifitezue (Rivers Angels); Aisha Animashaun (Naija Ratels); Mary Mamudu (Edo Queens); Precious Oscar (Bayelsa Queens); Janet Akekoromowei (Nasarawa Amazons)

solonnachi:
Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has invited 25 players to camp as Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, prepare for the WAFU B U-17 Girls’ Cup in Ghana, Soccernet.ng reports

The tournament is scheduled to run from December 12 to 26, 2024.

The squad primarily features players who reached the quarter-finals of the recent FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic, where the Flamingos also clinched the FIFA Fair Play Trophy.

Despite a 2-0 defeat to eventual bronze medalists, the USA, in the quarter-finals, the team showed immense promise.

Topping the list is star midfielder Shakirat Moshood, who scored four goals in the World Cup.

Moshood is joined by first-choice goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma, defenders Taiwo Adegoke, Jumai Adebayo, and Prisca Nwachukwu, as well as midfielders Farida Abdulwahab and forwards Harmony Chidi, Peace Effiong, and Janet Akekoromowei.
Nigeria: Moshood, Chidi among 25 Flamingos stars invited for WAFU B U-17 Girls’ Cup in Ghana
Soccernet

The Flamingos are drawn into Group B of the six-team competition, alongside Niger Republic and Côte d’Ivoire. Host nation Ghana, Burkina Faso, and Benin Republic make up Group A.

Coach Olowookere expects all invited players to report to the Remo Stars Sports Institute in Ikenne-Remo, Ogun State, on December 3, 2024, for preparations

Full Squad List:

Goalkeepers: Christiana Uzoma (Edo Queens); Elizabeth Boniface (Sunshine Queens); Sylvia Echefu (Bayelsa Queens); Chiamaka Enebeli (RoyalTom FC)

Defenders: Rokibat Azeez (New Generation Academy); Taiwo Adegoke (Remo Stars Ladies); Jumai Adebayo Naija Ratels); Ayomide Ibrahim (Remo Stars Ladies); Prisca Nwachukwu (Heartland Queens); Ololade Isiaka (Abia Angels); Oluwatoyin Olowookere (Ekiti Queens); Oghenemairo Obruthe (Lagos City)

Midfielders: Saida Adebiyi (Confluence Queens); Shakirat Moshood (Bayelsa Queens); Waliat Rotimi (Nakamura Academy); Farida Abdulwahab (Nasarawa Amazons); Fatimoh Solaty (Dannaz Ladies)

Forwards: Harmony Chidi (Imo Strikers); Peace Effiong (Rivers Angels); Mary Nkpa (Abia Angels); Blessing Ifitezue (Rivers Angels); Aisha Animashaun (Naija Ratels); Mary Mamudu (Edo Queens); Precious Oscar (Bayelsa Queens); Janet Akekoromowei (Nasarawa Amazons)

Any foreign borns joining this squad? Or the door is shut?

Chiamaka vs JOE Echegini


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ph-6Y25BIiE

Why una dey obsessed with foreign borns ?

daveP:
Any foreign borns joining this squad? Or the door is shut?

isan:
Why una dey obsessed with foreign borns ?

They add flair to the team.

Especially when they're extra dedicated.

Look at the Onyibo wall (Leon and Troost) .

Plumptre is not doing bad at all.

You see Alozie, it opposition player beat her, she will still gather all her strength and run to pursue the player. Most home born will do like they're pregnant when backtracking after being dribbled.

See Onumonu, she always give her best come rain come shine

oweniwe:
They add flair to the team.

Especially when they're extra dedicated.

Look at the Onyibo wall (Leon and Troost) .

Plumptre is not doing bad at all.

You see Alozie, it opposition player beat her, she will still gather all her strength and run to pursue the player. Most home born will do like they're pregnant when backtracking after being dribbled.

See Onumonu, she always give her best come rain come shine

Which Onumonu?

She has had only a few good games for the Falcons. For the numerous times Waldrum played her at the detriment of others, she ought to have done more!

Troost matured into a superb player without Leon as his partner. When the Oyinbo wall existed, it didn't mean they were the best really, It was just a unique nomenclature for our half-caste guys and not because as a duo they were impenetrable!

emeka123123:
Which Onumonu?

She has had only a few good games for the Falcons. For the numerous times Waldrum played her at the detriment of others, she ought to have done more!

Talk is cheap until you enter the pitch and play yourself.

Bayern Leverkusen's Victor Boniface, you think he don't want to bang goals for Nigeria or what?

Victor Boniface and Ifeoma both have similar situation with national team. It doesn't mean they don't want to score. And so far they're team players, the coaches will continue to invite them

emeka123123:
Which Onumonu?

She has had only a few good games for the Falcons. For the numerous times Waldrum played her at the detriment of others, she ought to have done more!

Troost matured into a superb player without Leon as his partner. When the Oyinbo wall existed, it didn't mean they were the best really, It was just a unique nomenclature for our half-caste guys and not because as a duo they were impenetrable!

that goal wey onumonu score against France if na oshoala see the chance she go miss am,she dey try

oweniwe:
Talk is cheap until you enter the pitch and play yourself.

Bayern Leverkusen's Victor Boniface, you think he don't want to bang goals for Nigeria or what?

Victor Boniface and Ifeoma both have similar situation with national team. It doesn't mean they don't want to score. And so far they're team players, the coaches will continue to invite them

Talk is not cheap...na your comment no get value! There is a reason why she is a professional, gets the flaws and plaudits where applicable, just like we do get ours in our different disciplines and workplaces!

Victor Boniface had been firing on all cylinders for his club. Onumonu just most recently hit top form! Big Difference!

Onumonu got playing time based on Waldrum's Americanized selection pattern ahead of others that should be making the team, yet hardly did she make it count, not because she was played out of position or was out of luck, she just simply didn't cut it. Now, she has started to look that part, so you can rest on comparing her with Boniface!

dankorode:
that goal wey onumonu score against France if na oshoala see the chance she go miss am,she dey try

I agree with you totally 💯

emeka123123:
Talk is not cheap...na your comment no get value! There is a reason why she is a professional, gets the flaws and plaudits where applicable, just like we do get ours in our different disciplines and workplaces!

Every Mallam with his kettle.

No strength for argument this morning

Falconets and Flamingoes not in pots for qualifiers. Next round levels i guess.

Get ready for the #U17WWC African Qualifiers draw today! Check out the pots. 🤩
https://x.com/CAFwomen/status/1867117186684514323
CAF tweeted above 4 hours ago. 6 teams of 4 are listed here. Image is attached

Then I Found the official info here: https://www.cafonline.com/womens-football/news/caf-to-conduct-fifa-u-17-women-s-world-cup-qualifiers-draw-on-thursday/

28 teams entered for this qualifiers (though link lists 29). 6 teams of 4 are listed in teh tweet. The 5 nations not listed are Burundi, Kenya, Nigeria, Zambia and Morocco.

Also, CAF said this is Qualifiers for the 2025 U17 Womens World Cup, so I guess the 2024 Women's WAFU B U17 Tournament which starts tomorrow in Ghana (featuring Ghana, Benin, Nigeria, Niger, Cote D'Ivoire) is just a friendly tournament?

So much confusion

emeka123123:
Talk is not cheap...na your comment no get value! There is a reason why she is a professional, gets the flaws and plaudits where applicable, just like we do get ours in our different disciplines and workplaces!

Victor Boniface had been firing on all cylinders for his club. Onumonu just most recently hit top form! Big Difference!

Onumonu got playing time based on Waldrum's Americanized selection pattern ahead of others that should be making the team, yet hardly did she make it count, not because she was played out of position or was out of luck, she just simply didn't cut it. Now, she has started to look that part, so you can rest on comparing her with Boniface!

You know Onumonu scored the goal that qualified us for the World Cup at WAFCON 2022. But yes, she got a lot of playing times at WAFCON and could have done much better. I don't think she scored a goal again for Nigeria after WAFCON until the France friendly, she also didn't start too many games after WAFCON too. Almost missed Olympics until the injury to Ayinde.

oweniwe:
They add flair to the team.

Especially when they're extra dedicated.

Look at the Onyibo wall (Leon and Troost) .

Plumptre is not doing bad at all.

You see Alozie, it opposition player beat her, she will still gather all her strength and run to pursue the player. Most home born will do like they're pregnant when backtracking after being dribbled.

See Onumonu, she always give her best come rain come shine

O'boy this na correct colonial mentality comment. There is no evidence that foreign born players have done more for the Falcons or Eagles.

ekehopp2:
Get ready for the #U17WWC African Qualifiers draw today! Check out the pots. 🤩
https://x.com/CAFwomen/status/1867117186684514323
CAF tweeted above 4 hours ago. 6 teams of 4 are listed here. Image is attached

Then I Found the official info here: https://www.cafonline.com/womens-football/news/caf-to-conduct-fifa-u-17-women-s-world-cup-qualifiers-draw-on-thursday/

28 teams entered for this qualifiers (though link lists 29). 6 teams of 4 are listed in teh tweet. The 5 nations not listed are Burundi, Kenya, Nigeria, Zambia and Morocco.

Also, CAF said this is Qualifiers for the 2025 U17 Womens World Cup, so I guess the 2024 Women's WAFU B U17 Tournament which starts tomorrow in Ghana (featuring Ghana, Benin, Nigeria, Niger, Cote D'Ivoire) is just a friendly tournament?

So much confusion

The draws for this is currently ongoing, watch live at https://www.youtube.com/live/HnDJncTCBlY

I think is an easy route for the falcons with the draw like this…

Is this Geographical consideration helping the growth of the WAFCON tournaments at all, because with it two Strong nations of the same zone will definitely eliminate each other..

Is time CAF follow the Group Stage pattern, let’s play home and away with more games and top2 can qualify for the WAFCON from each group..

The best players in falcons has always been the home groomed players .... Even till now Ajibade,Nnadozie ,ohale , abiodun , ucheibe ,ayinde , Oshoala are the best players in falcons ... Alozie can't even lace 2014 Njoku or 2019 chidimma okeke , how many times has alozie cost falcons? Onumonu is average at best

oweniwe:
They add flair to the team.

Especially when they're extra dedicated.

Look at the Onyibo wall (Leon and Troost) .

Plumptre is not doing bad at all.

You see Alozie, it opposition player beat her, she will still gather all her strength and run to pursue the player. Most home born will do like they're pregnant when backtracking after being dribbled.

See Onumonu, she always give her best come rain come shine

isan:
The best players in falcons has always been the home groomed players .... Even till now Ajibade,Nnadozie ,ohale , abiodun , ucheibe ,ayinde , Oshoala are the best players in falcons ... Alozie can't even lace 2014 Njoku or 2019 chidimma okeke , how many times has alozie cost falcons? Onumonu is average at best

I’m only here for the Onumonu talk…

She’s far better than what she has done for the SuperFalcons, when I started following her game up
She was among the hottest Striker in the NWSL then with her overall play but her form dropped which also affected her Club performance. Is good she moved to Europe to revive herself. And hopefully she will give us that Onumonu of before 2022-2023!

CAF Award Final 3 Nominee here!


https://www.facebook.com/share/19WXaCYgBD/?mibextid=WC7FNe

isan:
The best players in falcons has always been the home groomed players .... Even till now Ajibade,Nnadozie ,ohale , abiodun , ucheibe ,ayinde , Oshoala are the best players in falcons ... Alozie can't even lace 2014 Njoku or 2019 chidimma okeke , how many times has alozie cost falcons? Onumonu is average at best

Ademola Lookman that is doing well for country and club now, is he home born?

We'll just miss out on great talents cos of petty mentality. If Bukayo Saka is Nigeria player, una go talk same thing that home grown is better than him ... We'll just miss out great talents cos of petty mentality.

Nigeria belong to all of us, whether home born or abroad born. And it's the coach's job to invite the best players.

Gracias

Super Falcons will face either Benin Rep or Sierra Leone in WAFCONQ 2026 qualifiers which also serves as Brazil 2027 world cup qualification. Only 4 semi finalist at WAFCON 2026 will qualify for world cup

Lookman is doing well and so are many home groomed players, nowhere did i say in my write up foreign borns shouldn't be invited but people on this thread love accusing youth coaches of corruption because no foreign borns is making their list

oweniwe:
Ademola Lookman that is doing well for country and club now, is he home born?

We'll just miss out on great talents cos of petty mentality. If Bukayo Saka is Nigeria player, una go talk same thing that home grown is better than him ... We'll just miss out great talents cos of petty mentality.

Nigeria belong to all of us, whether home born or abroad born. And it's the coach's job to invite the best players.

Gracias