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Schemerkhiz:
Imagine Calling up an Ijamilusi ahead of Chioma Okafor 🙄🤦‍♂️

Ijamilusi is not that winger at all… Her Lucky Charm is off since after that WAFCON win..

Ijamilusi seems to have woken up though..!

carbonado:
She wont be denied....

Assisted once again by Folasade Ijamilusi.

Coach should make more subs now.

AndSunGorilla:
Assisted once again by Folasade Ijamilusi.

..yes........2 assists by her....Morocco is next...

Schemerkhiz:
They will be angry and in pain because she’s one of their key player…

No Club will be happy her top player is coming back with injury from her National Team

So PSG don't know injuries are part football? Or will they be the first team to have a player injured? Osimhen got injured with us and we didn't hear a word from gala.

Why are we suddenly having decent broadcast today? Wats going on?

ekehopp2:
Uchenna Kanu with the 2nd and 3rd goals. 3 - 0, Both assists from Ijamulusi.

Lets celebrate the girls and the Coach and stop throwing tantrums over your favourite foreign born kid not being invited.

Blessing Okpe dribbles in and squares the ball to Payne. Toni Payne with her second too. 4 - 0.
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Ok Kanu's 2nd goal cancelled. So 3- 0

1st goal, Kanu steals ball from keeper and square for Payne to shoot
2nd goal Ijamulusi cross for Kanu to head in
3rd goal Blessing Okpe dribbles in and squares the ball to Payne.
4th goal Another Ijamulusi cross for Kanu to head in
5th goal Blessing Okpe fouled and Ucheibe scores the penalty.

I would really like Egu to bring in the last 3 subs. Game is already won and lost.

JohnBullMySon:
Pitch looks good and outside view is beautiful.

Where is Ikenne in Naija?

Ikenne is in Ogun State, located in the southwestern region of Nigeria

The stadium is Remo stars stadium

My girl has come on!!! I just love Shaki Moshood.

I have been impressed by Blessing Okpe, I don't think Joy has done badly. Suliat is doing well. Shaki has unfortunately been struggling, debut, am sure she can only get better.

ekehopp2:
1st goal, Kanu steals ball from keeper and square for Payne to shoot
2nd goal Ijamulusi cross for Kanu to head in
3rd goal Blessing Okpe dribbles in and squares the ball to Payne.
4th goal Another Ijamulusi cross for Kanu to head in
5th goal Blessing Okpe fouled and Ucheibe scores the penalty.

Interesting that whenever we are winning, we no dey see analysis but let us be struggling, dem go bring out their daggers and bazookas.

ekehopp2:
1st goal, Kanu steals ball from keeper and square for Payne to shoot
2nd goal Ijamulusi cross for Kanu to head in
3rd goal Blessing Okpe dribbles in and squares the ball to Payne.
4th goal Another Ijamulusi cross for Kanu to head in
5th goal Blessing Okpe fouled and Ucheibe scores the penalty.

Simple 💯

Rash 😢💔🤦‍♂️

But who suffers the most because of her playing for Nigeria?

Who will be saddled with her medical bills?
Who suffers 'lose of use' the most, considering the different club obligations - Champions league, French Cup and French Championnat commitments?
Who will continue to pay her remunerations, in spite of the fact that she will be on a recovery bed and not out there on the field playing for the club due to injury?

Certainly, not a National team named Nigeria.
That's why PSG will be pissed and deservedly so.

BascoVanVeli:
So PSG don't know injuries are part football? Or will they be the first team to have a player injured? Osimhen got injured with us and we didn't hear a word from gala.

AndSunGorilla:
Interesting that whenever we are winning, we no dey see analysis but let us be struggling, dem go bring out their daggers and bazookas.

Baba why are you like this na?

You react like a significant number of folks here hate the team, or at least some players in the team. It's typical in sports for fans to complain when their team isn't doing well. It's almost always a prove of their love for the team.

Just as I'm writing this, I remembered Shooting Stars of Ibadan and the insane outrage of their fanbase to their recent performance. The club even had to release a statement days ago to that effect as some have sadly threatened physical violence because of poor performance. However way you feel about the aforementioned, one thing you can't deny is that the fans love their team.

So please allow people criticise the team however bad faith you think it is. None of the criticisms I've read so far have been out of place. For example, Ijamilusi objectively didn't have a great start to the game, and if course had a terrible outing in the first game. She however grew into the game and was one of the better players in the second half. The live criticisms weren't wrong or out of place, but she thankfully delivered.


I have options on both games, but decided against typing it as some may misconstrue it as undue criticism particularly when the team won 7-0 on aggregate. But a high scoring game against a developing team like Comoros doesn't tell the whole story. When I watch the falcons for example, I don't necessarily only see what's happening on the pitch, but seeing how it translates when they face a more structured and better team. I could still see some of the challenges we faced at the AFCON rear its head even though the overall game play was obviously way better (Which isn't surprising if you know how Eguavon historically sets up his team to play).

Long story short, please allow people vent. I promise you they don't hate the team. Some may not necessarily like certain players for the team (for example I don't think Ogbonna is Super Falcons material and I'm obviously not carried away with these 2 game), but it doesn't mean they hate the team.

lovewins:
Baba why are you like this na?

You react like a significant number of folks here hate the team, or at least some players in the team. It's typical in sports for fans to complain when their team isn't doing well. It's almost always a prove of their love for the team.

Just as I'm writing this, I remembered Shooting Stars of Ibadan and the insane outrage of their fanbase to their recent performance. The club even had to release a statement days ago to that effect as some have sadly threatened physical violence because of poor performance. However way you feel about the aforementioned, one thing you can't deny is that the fans love their team.

So please allow people criticise the team however bad faith you think it is. None of the criticisms I've read so far have been out of place. For example, Ijamilusi objectively didn't have a great start to the game, and if course had a terrible outing in the first game. She however grew into the game and was one of the better players in the second half. The live criticisms weren't wrong or out of place, but she thankfully delivered.


I have options on both games, but decided against typing it as some may misconstrue it as undue criticism particularly when the team won 7-0 on aggregate. But a high scoring game against a developing team like Comoros doesn't tell the whole story. When I watch the falcons for example, I don't necessarily only see what's happening on the pitch, but seeing how it translates when they face a more structured and better team. I could still see some of the challenges we faced at the AFCON rear its head even though the overall game play was obviously way better (Which isn't surprising if you know how Eguavon historically sets up his team to play).

Long story short, please allow people vent. I promise you they don't hate the team. Some may not necessarily like certain players for the team (for example I don't think Ogbonna is Super Falcons material and I'm obviously not carried away with these 2 game), but it doesn't mean they hate the team.

As a fellow suuting stars fan I must like you. Anyways I was just shopping for trouble ni. Wahala dey sweet sometimes.
On a serious note, while we vent, if there are any positives we can bring out, I believe we should also discuss it. For instance, like you rightly said, Ijamilusi started poorly but her final balls were amazing and she got 3 assists (including the cancelled goal). I would also think we can debate on the performance of the new girls that got some minutes too.
So what do you think of Blessing Okpe, Joy Igbokwe and Shakirat Moshood's performance? I will say Shakirat struggled but she can be forgiven as it was the first game.

I don't see it necessary to talk about the veterans.

AkinDS:
But who suffers the most because of her playing for Nigeria?

Who will be saddled with her medical bills?
Who suffers 'lose of use' the most, considering the different club obligations - Champions league, French Cup and French Championnat commitments?
Who will continue to pay her remunerations, in spite of the fact that she will be on a recovery bed and not out there on the field playing for the club due to injury?

Certainly, not a National team named Nigeria.
That's why PSG will be pissed and deservedly so.

How many national teams pay medical bills? Don't be dramatic. Instead of worrying about the player, u are telling me about a billion dollar club.

Guys, should we be worried JOE no longer shows her blazing side for the team? Is she playing safe? Im pissed at how Rash situation was handled. Tueh.

Up next, Super Falcons vs Morocco in the 3rd round of the 2028 Olympics qualifiers

AndSunGorilla:
Interesting that whenever we are winning, we no dey see analysis but let us be struggling, dem go bring out their daggers and bazookas.

You do know we Nigeria 10x Champions did not quialify for the World Cup right? Have you for gotten that for the 1st time in the history of the women's world cup Nigeria will not be at the Mundial. Take your mediocre mentality and shove it where the sun dont shine. By now we should be rubbing shoulders with the likes of USA and Spain and winning Women world cups. Instead you are here twerking for Egu and Danjuma because we beat Comoros. Rubbish. People like you make me sick.

Predator87:
You do know we Nigeria 10x Champions did not quialify for the World Cup right? Have you for gotten that for the 1st time in the history of the women's world cup Nigeria will not be at the Mundial. Take your mediocre mentality and shove it where the sun dont shine. By now we should be rubbing shoulders with the likes of USA and Spain and winning Women world cups. Instead you are here twerking for Egu and Danjuma because we beat Comoros. Rubbish. People like you make me sick.

One luv brother and Jah bless.

ekehopp2:
Thanks for the recap. Watched it and also that of Victor Ademola
Why do we meet Morocco in the next round?
Not too soon for top heads to clash?

NEXT UP: NIGERIA VS MOROCCO

The Super Falcons will face Morocco in the third round of the African qualifiers for the LA 2028 Olympic Games.

The two-legged tie is scheduled for February 23 to March 6, 2027, as Nigeria continue their quest to return to Olympic women’s football.

The road to LA 2028 continues.
https://x.com/AdemolaVictorTv/status/2110284996611023253
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I understand there's another match International match window 24 November – 5 December 2026 (2 to 3 games)
https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/womens/womensworldcup/brazil-2027/articles/global-womens-football-calendar-2026
I hope the NFF have leant their lessons and Eguavoen will be actually be directed to put it to use.
Barest minimum is to have another international team over a 2 leg friendly.

The Blessing Okpe that impressed you guys yesterday…. The 22yrs forward plays for Dnepr Mogilev in Belarus 🇧🇾


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcmzmeyCeWE?si=d2BqYyJDbn_PsRtG

ekehopp2:
NEXT UP: NIGERIA VS MOROCCO

The Super Falcons will face Morocco in the third round of the African qualifiers for the LA 2028 Olympic Games.

The two-legged tie is scheduled for February 23 to March 6, 2027, as Nigeria continue their quest to return to Olympic women’s football.

The road to LA 2028 continues.
https://x.com/AdemolaVictorTv/status/2110284996611023253
-----------------
I understand there's another match International match window 24 November – 5 December 2026 (2 to 3 games)
https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/womens/womensworldcup/brazil-2027/articles/global-womens-football-calendar-2026
I hope the NFF have leant their lessons and Eguavoen will be actually be directed to put it to use.
Barest minimum is to have another international team over a 2 leg friendly.

I think now is the time for the NFF to appoint a substantive coach for the team. The November window could be used to get the manager work with the girls if possible. Eguavoen and his team showed gross ineptitude by inviting Kemi who was expected to be at the U17 World Cup to the team. If people on this forum knew, how did they not know? What else about the players is it that they don't know?

Schemerkhiz:
The Blessing Okpe that impressed you guys yesterday…. The 22yrs forward plays for Dnepr Mogilev in Belarus 🇧🇾


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcmzmeyCeWE?si=d2BqYyJDbn_PsRtG

What about you sir? Is it 1) you weren't impressed 2) you were already aware of her, so not surprised?

baller

Schemerkhiz:
The Blessing Okpe that impressed you guys yesterday…. The 22yrs forward plays for Dnepr Mogilev in Belarus 🇧🇾


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcmzmeyCeWE?si=d2BqYyJDbn_PsRtG

Schemerkhiz:
The Blessing Okpe that impressed you guys yesterday…. The 22yrs forward plays for Dnepr Mogilev in Belarus 🇧🇾


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcmzmeyCeWE?si=d2BqYyJDbn_PsRtG

Good highlight. She appears skilful,can shoot and confident. She showed confidence against Comoros, however, that was Comoros and the league is still Belarus, she needs to move to a higher level. That said, I see potential and time will tell.

Not good news for Nigeria SuperFalcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade
Sources say her MRI came back showing a fracture around her ankle.
Could be out for a while. Wishing her very quick recovery

Schemerkhiz:
Not good news for Nigeria SuperFalcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade
Sources say her MRI came back showing a fracture around her ankle.
Could be out for a while. Wishing her very quick recovery

...this was what i feared yesterday, when i saw that follow through from the Comoros player, that might be 3-6 months before she fully recovers...

carbonado:
I hope Ajibade does not have a broken ankle, it seems that the follow through of that Comoros player is what caused the injury.. Hopefully it is just a sprain..

....Sad much, no player should ever have to go through that...