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And so the lineup is complete for #Ghana2018 in November. It would be a Super exciting AWCON as it would also serve as Qualifiers for he France 2019 FIFA World Cup Mundial....

Moments from the game in pics... #NGAGAM #AWCON #Ghana2018Q

1. Desire Oparanozie scores the penalty

2. Desire, Ordega, and Chikwelu celebrate a goal.

3. Ordega on the move... The move that caused the penalty which Oparanozie converted.

4. Desire, Ordega, Chikwelu joined by Oshoala and other teammates for their celebration dance.

1. Long range specialist and Central/defensive midfielder, Amarachi Grace Okoronkwo on the ball...

2. Top rugged left back, Ebere Ngozi clears her lines...

3. Mesmerising Attacking midfielder, Ngozi Okobi picks a pass..

4. Midfield marshal and veteran, Rita Chikwelu on the ball...

1. Super speedster and dazzling winger/forward, Francesca Ordega gets past her marker down the left channel of attack...

2. Desire Oparanozie tries to bulldoze her way through the Gambian defence....

3. Desire Oparanozie bearing down on the Gambian goal...

4. Ordega on the attack again in her usual dazzling speed manner...

1. Ngozi Okobi tries to bring the ball under cool control

2. Asisat "SuperZee" Oshoala

3. Desire "Top striker" Oparanozie

4. Captain Fantastic, Onome Ebi after the game in "Fly" mood...

Action pics

Asisat Oshoala now a kweseTV ambassador.... Just like Mikel Obi of the Super Eagles. Congrats Superzee....

I don't know if you guys have checked this out yet but if not here is "The spelling of Gambia" starring the Super Falcons

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pNEwFQsdG4

Italy and Spain have qualified for the 2019 Women's world cup.

Ex-Arsenal Striker Ubogagu Open To Playing For Nigeria, Speaks On Relationship With Iwobi
Published: June 30, 2018

Former Arsenal striker Chioma Ubogagu has admitted that she would be open to playing for the Nigeria Women's National Team, the Super Falcons.
Born in London, Chichi is eligible to represent England, United States and Nigeria at international level, but it is the Americans that are believed to be in pole position to secure her services at the moment.
The 25-year-old was a key member of the United States squad that won the 2012 Fifa U20 World Cup and was in action against the Falconets in a last four clash in Tokyo.
''I am always open to an opportunity. I am proud to be Nigerian. I am proud to be English. I am proud to be American,''
Ubogagu told scorenigeria.com.ng
''I think it’s an honour to represent one’s country, so if I ever earned that opportunity it is something I would consider and take very seriously.''
Now on the books of National Women's Soccer League, Orlando Pride, Ubogagu played for Arsenal for one year in 2015 and during that time she established a good rapport with Super Eagles winger Alex Iwobi.
''I don’t think admire is the right word, but I know Alex Iwobi. I think he’s a good player, and he’s always been extremely nice to me. I wish him all the best,'' she explained.
Ubogagu listed Coppell HS, Pali Blues, Stanford Cardinal and Houston Dash among her former clubs.
Igho Kingsley

Lets pray NFF has some change left for the falconets preparations for France.

Official: Sevilla Snap Up American-Born Nigerian Winger Payne
Published: July 05, 2018
Spanish Primera División outfit Sevilla FC Femenino have strengthened their ranks with the signing of American-born Nigerian winger Antionette Oyedupe Payne.
The 23-year-old joins Sevilla from Dutch club AFC Ajax, whom she helped win the Eredivisie title and the KNVB Beker title in the last two seasons after joining the club in May 2017.
Payne displayed her wares in last season's UEFA Women's Champions League, making appearances against Brescia, Pärnu and Standard Liege.
She is the third player signed by Sevilla ahead of the new season following the arrivals of Pancha Lara and Noelia Ramos.
The Oak Mountain product has caps for the United States U15, U17 and U23 teams and has trained with the U20s.
Sevilla FC Women finished 12th in the Primera División Femenina standings last season.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50IXoA8UpQ0

Nigeria's U20 female team, the falconets

When is d draw for the AWCON ?

Horus:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50IXoA8UpQ0

Nigeria's U20 female team, the falconets

Good drills. 29 days before Nigeria's first game. We should be playing international friendlies from next week. We play Germany in the 1st match. It wont be easy if we're not ready.

https://www.fifa.com/u20womensworldcup/news/y=2018/m=5/news=ajibade-setting-her-wheels-in-motion.html

​Rasheedat Ajibade is captain of the Nigeria U-20 women's team
She will appear in her fourth FIFA competition at France 2018
Capped at senior level, she could also feature at France 2019
Rasheedat Ajibade seems destined for a career at the very top. Still only 18, the FC Robo player is creating a buzz on the Nigerian football scene, having earned her first senior call-up in February after starring for her country's U-17 and U-20 sides. Named as Nigeria's young female player of the year shortly after her recent promotion, Ajibade continues to break new ground at a remarkable pace.

Fortunately, the youngster feels right at home when moving quickly. Ajibade is no stranger to 'getting her skates on', having earned success in rollerblading before switching sports. "That was my number one hobby," she explains. "I put a lot of time into it and performed at a very good level. I was even champion of the state of Lagos. Then football entered my life."

Ajibade was ten years old when she took off her skates and decided to focus on her ball skills. "I found the game fun and a way of bringing people together," she says. "I missed the whole 'team spirit' aspect when I was rollerblading." Joining FC Robo in search of that shared experience, she soon caught the eye of Emmanuel Osahon Orobosa, who convinced her to dedicate her talents to football.

Player Profile

Born: 8 December 1999 in Mushin, Lagos, Nigeria
Height: 5'5
Position: Attacking midfielder/forward
Club: FC Robo
Idols: Marta and Cristiano Ronaldo​
He was soon proved right. Ajibade made a stunning impact, as she honed her abilities, breaking into Nigeria's U-17 team before stepping up to the U-20s – and contesting three FIFA Women's World Cup finals across those age categories. She also finished top scorer in the African qualifiers for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Papua New Guinea 2016, and promptly repeated the feat on the road to France 2018 by finding the net in all six games.

"We play a very attacking style of football, which suits me perfectly," she says, explaining away her qualifying record with admirable modesty. Ajibade's eye for goal seems to know no bounds, however, and after making her senior debut in February, she marked her second cap with a hat-trick against Senegal. "I really didn't expect to be called up by the Super Falcons," she recalls. "It was a wonderful surprise, and obviously, it was an experience I really enjoyed."

Her focus now is on shining once again for the U-20s. The 2018 edition of the U-20 Women's World Cup is looming on the horizon, and Ajibade is hungry to impress on the global stage. "Every time I take part in this event is another dream come true for me," she says. "I can't wait to test myself against the best and to show the world what I can do. There's no better opportunity."

Judging by her progress so far, the No10 can expect an even better chance next year – at the FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019™. "I hope so. If it happens, that would be another dream come true, but one that's even bigger, more beautiful and more extraordinary."

olapluto:
https://www.fifa.com/u20womensworldcup/news/y=2018/m=5/news=ajibade-setting-her-wheels-in-motion.html

​Rasheedat Ajibade is captain of the Nigeria U-20 women's team
She will appear in her fourth FIFA competition at France 2018
Capped at senior level, she could also feature at France 2019
Rasheedat Ajibade seems destined for a career at the very top. Still only 18, the FC Robo player is creating a buzz on the Nigerian football scene, having earned her first senior call-up in February after starring for her country's U-17 and U-20 sides. Named as Nigeria's young female player of the year shortly after her recent promotion, Ajibade continues to break new ground at a remarkable pace.

Fortunately, the youngster feels right at home when moving quickly. Ajibade is no stranger to 'getting her skates on', having earned success in rollerblading before switching sports. "That was my number one hobby," she explains. "I put a lot of time into it and performed at a very good level. I was even champion of the state of Lagos. Then football entered my life."

Ajibade was ten years old when she took off her skates and decided to focus on her ball skills. "I found the game fun and a way of bringing people together," she says. "I missed the whole 'team spirit' aspect when I was rollerblading." Joining FC Robo in search of that shared experience, she soon caught the eye of Emmanuel Osahon Orobosa, who convinced her to dedicate her talents to football.

Player Profile

Born: 8 December 1999 in Mushin, Lagos, Nigeria
Height: 5'5
Position: Attacking midfielder/forward
Club: FC Robo
Idols: Marta and Cristiano Ronaldo​
He was soon proved right. Ajibade made a stunning impact, as she honed her abilities, breaking into Nigeria's U-17 team before stepping up to the U-20s – and contesting three FIFA Women's World Cup finals across those age categories. She also finished top scorer in the African qualifiers for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Papua New Guinea 2016, and promptly repeated the feat on the road to France 2018 by finding the net in all six games.

"We play a very attacking style of football, which suits me perfectly," she says, explaining away her qualifying record with admirable modesty. Ajibade's eye for goal seems to know no bounds, however, and after making her senior debut in February, she marked her second cap with a hat-trick against Senegal. "I really didn't expect to be called up by the Super Falcons," she recalls. "It was a wonderful surprise, and obviously, it was an experience I really enjoyed."

Her focus now is on shining once again for the U-20s. The 2018 edition of the U-20 Women's World Cup is looming on the horizon, and Ajibade is hungry to impress on the global stage. "Every time I take part in this event is another dream come true for me," she says. "I can't wait to test myself against the best and to show the world what I can do. There's no better opportunity."

Judging by her progress so far, the No10 can expect an even better chance next year – at the FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019™. "I hope so. If it happens, that would be another dream come true, but one that's even bigger, more beautiful and more extraordinary."

when is this tournament kicking off?

AIG07:
when is this tournament kicking off?

about 2 weeks from now. I think August 1 or 5

AIG07:
when is this tournament kicking off?

Tournament starts August 5th. Nigeria’s first match is on August 6th.

See the fun Chris Giwa wants to spoil

The following are the List of players who are currently in camp in Austria in preparation for the 2018 U20 FIFA Women's World Cup in France. Four more will be dropped before the world cup starts.

Goalkeepers: Mercy Vincent, Onyinyechukwu Okeke, Rita Akarekor, Chiamaka Nnadozie

Defenders: Glory Ogbonna, Opeyemi Sunday, Lilian Tule, Mary Ologbosere, Joy Duru, Blessing Ezekiel, Oluwakemi Famuditi

Midfielders: Christy Ucheibe, Bashirat Amoo, Peace Efih, Adebisi Saheed, Mary Saiki, Kikelomo Odueke

Forwards: Rasheedat Ajibade, Anam Imo, Joy Jerry, Chidinma Okeke, Charity Reuben, Aishat Bello, Gift Monday, Grace Igboamalu

Schemerkhiz:
The following are the List of players who are currently in camp in Austria in preparation for the 2018 U20 FIFA Women's World Cup in France. Four more will be dropped before the world cup starts.

Goalkeepers: Mercy Vincent, Onyinyechukwu Okeke, Rita Akarekor, Chiamaka Nnadozie

Defenders: Glory Ogbonna, Opeyemi Sunday, Lilian Tule, Mary Ologbosere, Joy Duru, Blessing Ezekiel, Oluwakemi Famuditi

Midfielders: Christy Ucheibe, Bashirat Amoo, Peace Efih, Adebisi Saheed, Mary Saiki, Kikelomo Odueke

Forwards: Rasheedat Ajibade, Anam Imo, Joy Jerry, Chidinma Okeke, Charity Reuben, Aishat Bello, Gift Monday, Grace Igboamalu

What about Florence ljamilusi?

[quote author=Daejoyoung post=69580500]What about Florence ljamilusi?[/quote The list is kind of Missed up... let wait for a while to confirm.

Schemerkhiz:
The following are the List of players who are currently in camp in Austria in preparation for the 2018 U20 FIFA Women's World Cup in France. Four more will be dropped before the world cup starts.

Goalkeepers: Mercy Vincent, Onyinyechukwu Okeke, Rita Akarekor, Chiamaka Nnadozie

Defenders: Glory Ogbonna, Opeyemi Sunday, Lilian Tule, Mary Ologbosere, Joy Duru, Blessing Ezekiel, Oluwakemi Famuditi

Midfielders: Christy Ucheibe, Bashirat Amoo, Peace Efih, Adebisi Saheed, Mary Saiki, Kikelomo Odueke

Forwards: Rasheedat Ajibade, Anam Imo, Joy Jerry, Chidinma Okeke, Charity Reuben, Aishat Bello, Gift Monday, Grace Igboamalu

What of Folasade Ijamilusi.

BascoVanVeli:
I don't know if you guys have checked this out yet but if not here is "The spelling of Gambia" starring the Super Falcons

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pNEwFQsdG4

Not impressed with the standard of play especially in the first half.

Falconets are in camp in Austria. Won their first friendly against an Autrian team 3-0. Here's highlight of one of their friendlies in Nigeria.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eek2c-OqAgM

As the team departed Nigeria. They seem to be in high spirit.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6N04NZHlH6o

# Position FIFA Popular Name Last Name First Name Shirt Name Date of Birth Club Height
1 Goalkeeper OKEKE Onyinyechukwu OKEKE Onyinyechukwu
Patience
O. OKEKE 17.08.1998 Edo Queens FC (NGA) 182
2 Midfielder SAIKI Mary SAIKI Mary Atinuke SAIKI 08.04.2000 Rivers Angels FC (NGA) 155
3 Defender OGBONNA Glory OGBONNA Glory Akumbu OGBONNA 25.12.1998 Ibom Angels FC (NGA) 166
4 Midfielder UCHEIBE Christy UCHEIBE Christy Onyenaturuchi UCHEIBE 25.12.2000 Capital City Dove FC (NGA) 170
5 Defender MONDAY Gift MONDAY Gift Nyakno MONDAY 09.12.2001 FC Robo (NGA) 168
6 Defender FAMUDITI Oluwakemi FAMUDITI Oluwakemi Abiodun FAMUDITI 16.12.1998 Kogi Confluence FC (NGA) 168
7 Midfielder EFIH Peace EFIH Peace Ewomazino EFIH 05.08.2000 Edo Queens FC (NGA) 160
8 Forward AJIBADE Rasheedat AJIBADE Rasheedat Busayo AJIBADE 08.12.1999 FC Robo (NGA) 160
9 Defender DURU Joy DURU Joy Ndidi DURU 23.12.1999 Nasarawa Amazons FC (NGA) 170
10 Midfielder SAHEED Adebisi SAHEED Adebisi Ameerat SAHEED 18.07.2000 FC Robo (NGA) 161
11 Forward AMOO Bashirat AMOO Bashirat AMOO 06.06.2002 Confluence Queens FC (NGA) 160
12 Midfielder IGBOAMALU Grace IGBOAMALU Grace Chinyere IGBOAMALU 29.12.2001 Nasarawa Amazons FC (NGA) 158
13 Defender OLOGBOSERE Mary OLOGBOSERE Mary Nunumwen OLOGBOSERE 18.05.1999 Ibom Angels FC (NGA) 163
14 Forward IMO Anam IMO Anam Mary IMO 30.11.2000 Nasarawa Amazons FC (NGA) 159
15 Defender SUNDAY Opeyemi SUNDAY Opeyemi Anu SUNDAY 12.07.1999 Sunshine Queens FC (NGA) 159
16 Goalkeeper NNADOZIE Chiamaka NNADOZIE Chiamaka Cynthia NNADOZIE 08.12.2000 Rivers Angels FC (NGA) 175
17 Forward OKEKE Chidinma OKEKE Chidinma Nkeruka C. OKEKE 11.08.2000 FC Robo (NGA) 182
18 Defender EZEKIEL Blessing EZEKIEL Blessing EZEKIEL 18.02.1999 Rivers Angels FC (NGA) 166
19 Midfielder ODUEKE Taibat ODUEKE Taibat Kikelomo ODUEKE 07.03.1999 Edo Queens FC (NGA) 166
20 Forward BELLO Aishat BELLO Aishat Chunene BELLO 25.12.2000 Nasarawa Amazons FC (NGA) 169
21 Goalkeeper AKAREKOR Rita AKAREKOR Rita AKAREKOR 13.02.2001 Sunshine Queens FC (NGA) 172
Coach: MUSA Christopher (NGA)

Final 21 players officially going to France. The players will wear the same jersey as the Super eagles wore in Russia.

Sometimes, it is clear that Nigerian extent of idiocy is simply inherent. It is very shameful that Nigeria U20 female team starts a quest for world glory soon yet most Nigerians are indifference to this endeavor and are busy with Ronaldo or Messi.

olapluto:
# Position FIFA Popular Name Last Name First Name Shirt Name Date of Birth Club Height
1 Goalkeeper OKEKE Onyinyechukwu OKEKE Onyinyechukwu
Patience
O. OKEKE 17.08.1998 Edo Queens FC (NGA) 182
2 Midfielder SAIKI Mary SAIKI Mary Atinuke SAIKI 08.04.2000 Rivers Angels FC (NGA) 155
3 Defender OGBONNA Glory OGBONNA Glory Akumbu OGBONNA 25.12.1998 Ibom Angels FC (NGA) 166
4 Midfielder UCHEIBE Christy UCHEIBE Christy Onyenaturuchi UCHEIBE 25.12.2000 Capital City Dove FC (NGA) 170
5 Defender MONDAY Gift MONDAY Gift Nyakno MONDAY 09.12.2001 FC Robo (NGA) 168
6 Defender FAMUDITI Oluwakemi FAMUDITI Oluwakemi Abiodun FAMUDITI 16.12.1998 Kogi Confluence FC (NGA) 168
7 Midfielder EFIH Peace EFIH Peace Ewomazino EFIH 05.08.2000 Edo Queens FC (NGA) 160
8 Forward AJIBADE Rasheedat AJIBADE Rasheedat Busayo AJIBADE 08.12.1999 FC Robo (NGA) 160
9 Defender DURU Joy DURU Joy Ndidi DURU 23.12.1999 Nasarawa Amazons FC (NGA) 170
10 Midfielder SAHEED Adebisi SAHEED Adebisi Ameerat SAHEED 18.07.2000 FC Robo (NGA) 161
11 Forward AMOO Bashirat AMOO Bashirat AMOO 06.06.2002 Confluence Queens FC (NGA) 160
12 Midfielder IGBOAMALU Grace IGBOAMALU Grace Chinyere IGBOAMALU 29.12.2001 Nasarawa Amazons FC (NGA) 158
13 Defender OLOGBOSERE Mary OLOGBOSERE Mary Nunumwen OLOGBOSERE 18.05.1999 Ibom Angels FC (NGA) 163
14 Forward IMO Anam IMO Anam Mary IMO 30.11.2000 Nasarawa Amazons FC (NGA) 159
15 Defender SUNDAY Opeyemi SUNDAY Opeyemi Anu SUNDAY 12.07.1999 Sunshine Queens FC (NGA) 159
16 Goalkeeper NNADOZIE Chiamaka NNADOZIE Chiamaka Cynthia NNADOZIE 08.12.2000 Rivers Angels FC (NGA) 175
17 Forward OKEKE Chidinma OKEKE Chidinma Nkeruka C. OKEKE 11.08.2000 FC Robo (NGA) 182
18 Defender EZEKIEL Blessing EZEKIEL Blessing EZEKIEL 18.02.1999 Rivers Angels FC (NGA) 166
19 Midfielder ODUEKE Taibat ODUEKE Taibat Kikelomo ODUEKE 07.03.1999 Edo Queens FC (NGA) 166
20 Forward BELLO Aishat BELLO Aishat Chunene BELLO 25.12.2000 Nasarawa Amazons FC (NGA) 169
21 Goalkeeper AKAREKOR Rita AKAREKOR Rita AKAREKOR 13.02.2001 Sunshine Queens FC (NGA) 172
Coach: MUSA Christopher (NGA)

Final 21 players officially going to France. The players will wear the same jersey as the Super eagles wore in Russia.

Why is Ijamilusi Folashade missing on the above list?

What has happened to Folashade ljamilusi? l thought she was a key player.
Also Charity Reuben is missing. l hope this coach actually knows what he's doing this time.