From another angle again is Imuran at Left Back, Demehin and Imuran seems to have this Chemistry right from Rivers Angels, U20 days down to Stade de Reims..

Imuran like to burst forward with pace which Demehin on the other stands firm defensively, but Ashleigh Plumptre is more of a Ball Playing Center Back who likes to drive forward with the ball too...

BascoVanVeli:


U are just throwing words out at this point. Leadership and communication is crazy. How do u even measure that All I know is Tosin walked into the starting lineup for a club in probably the best league in world and she took to it like a fish in water. She has done well for us in the lead up to this tournament so I don't even see wat the debate is about. She was given a chance and she took it, the end.

I have made my point With the options listed, Ashleigh Plumptre is way ahead but the Coaches are in best position to decide who's best to play for the team at the Moment..

Again you're talking as if Ashleigh Plumptre Plays in Div2 in England or even a weaker league like the Norwegian, Belgium and Finnish league.

lovewins:


Agreed. Experience is also another highpoint she has over Demehin. Save the u20 world cup, Demehin has played just one season of top professional football, while Ash played years in the D1 college games, 2 seasons at Notts County and four seasons at Leicester.

I'm been fair with my Points.. I can't Lie to you Osinachi Ohale and Ashleigh Plumptre were my first pick at Center Back, with Demehin and Onome coming in as alternative.

Right now The Coaches knows best too,

BascoVanVeli:



How is Plumptre a usual suspect over Demehin that has been playing since WAFCON finished?

The only Advantage Demehin is having over Plumptre is Pace, Physicality..

I don't see Demehin better than Plumptre in Positioning, Leadership and Communication, anticipation (Read game), Aerial Ability and Ball Playing/Distribution..


In terms of Tackling I will give it a 50/50

BascoVanVeli:



How is Plumptre a usual suspect over Demehin that has been playing since WAFCON finished?

You're talking as if at most cases Demehin Playing wasn't because of the absence of One of the top Defenders that were regular starters...


Friendly game against USA, Plumptre was absent..
Revelation Cup Plumptre was tried in other Positions (LB and DM)..
Last Friendly in Turkey Plumptre had a knock and didn't Play.

This event probably gave room for Demehin to prove herself..

Senior Player kwaaa🤣😂

E nor go Pass Mama jor!

If seems France won't be replacing Selma Bacha as they're certain to have her back before the end of the World Cup..

They have a more than Capable replacement at Left back too, PSG Sakina Karchaoui but France will have to make do without Selma Bacha for now.

But will Salma recover before the end of the World Cup?

I see Randy sticking to Osinachi Ohale and Blessing Demehin at Center Back instead of the usual suspects of Ohale and Plumptre at Center Back.


Demehin is younger, quicker, have a great height too and very Physical... Though defensively there are some Lapses even though everything is not about Physicality....

Against Speedy Attackers you will be needing Quick Defenders too as the modern game evolves around alot of Speed now.

Ohale and Demehin or Ohale and Plumptre which ever one is cool. At least Mama Onome should be there on the Bench!

⏳ 5 𝔻𝔸𝕐𝕊 𝕋𝕆 𝔾𝕆 ⏳

With just five days to the start of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, Banyana Banyana 🇿🇦 wrapped up their preparations with a 2-0 win over Costa Rica 🇨🇷
 
The game took place at the Ngâ Puna Wai Sports Hub in New Zealand and the South African goals were scored by Christina Thembi Kgatlana and Hildah Magaia in each half.

Breaking News!

Lakeside Queens FC has gained promotion to the Women Premiership (NWFL) after defeating Prince Kazeem Eletu FC in the championship playoffs.

Report have it that they will have a name Change to Remo Star Ladies Previously based in Lagos but now in Ikenne Ogun state.

✍️

Toni Payne says 🇳🇬Nigeria are on the same level with France and Australia.

“We are on the same level as France and Australia, and we are very confident. With the players we have here, we are ready to fight,” Payne said per NFF TV.

“We are growing an improving our system every day with every training. Step by step, we are getting ready for our first game against Canada.”

Sofie Junge Pedersen cannot participate in the World Cup due to an injury. Sara Thrige will replace her.
We wish her a speedy recovery. 🍀

Denmark 🇩🇰

lovewins:


This is what an Australian had to say about the game. Apparently this team has only lost 2 games in the last 82 games. Of course wasn't the best of test we could have gotten, but definitely not the worst.

I saw where he singled out Asisat Oshoala, Ashleigh plumptre and Onyi Echegini. He also talked about how the Ladies perform very well and they shouldn't be underrated by our opponents..

ekehopp2:


Yes oh!

Nnadozie
Alozie Demehin Ohale Imuran
Payne Ucheibe Echegini Okoronkwo
Onumonu Oshoala

My assumed formation above
Nnadozie captained, bypassing Oshoala (New Coach, New ways)

Nothing new there, just the usual rejection of the Captain band by the senior players because of the past events..

If Rash have started she for wear am ahead of Nnadozie. Removing Ohale and Oshoala who are the Oldies there, Nnadozie is the next.

ekehopp2:


Yes oh!

Nnadozie
Alozie Demehin Ohale Imuran
Payne Ucheibe Echegini Okoronkwo
Onumonu Oshoala

My assumed formation above
Nnadozie captained, bypassing Oshoala (New Coach, New ways)

Can't really say if it's 4-4-2 though, I'm very sure Randy stick to his regular 4-3-3 with hid double pivotal in midfield.

Nnadozie
Alozie, Ohale, Demehin, Imuran
Payne, Ucheibe, Echegini
Okoronkwo, Oshoala, Onumonu

For the 2nd game against Australia Rasheedat Ajibade, Halimatu Ayinde will be Back then the line up will Change again.

Deborah Abeodun is a player to watch out for.

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M7even:
Tell me this opponent got their goal from a screamer or outside-the-box shot or something if not how did the opponents score a goal? If it was a defensive mistake on our side the we still have a lot to do.

I do not rate them though but they’re the 1st in Queensland NPL Women Table, Played 21 game this season, won 18, Draw 1 and lost only 2.

Randy Waldrum seems to have infused in Ifeoma Onumonu back to the Starting 11… I just hope it doesn’t slow the attack down and again from the praises he was hyping on Onumonu about her fitness level I knew something was Suping..

Anyway Ashleigh Plumptre might have lost her starting Spot to Blessing Demehin who everyone currently sees as the replacement for Onome Ebi..

The Ladies still have at least 4 more days to train, few things can still change!

FIFAWWC23 : The SuperFalcons test game was a walk over ,They defeated Queensland Lions of Brisbane by 8 goals to 1 ( goal scorers : Ifeoma Onumonu, Toni Payne, Asisat Oshoala× 2 , Halimatu Ayinde, Rasheedat Ajibade , Uchenna Kanu & Gift Monday)

The ladies are optimistic of a decent outing as they hit the tournament proper. Tomorrow Sunday they will move to the official camp base ; Sofitel hotels, Brisbane.

Women's International Friendly

Sept 21 Sept 24

USA 🇺🇸 v South Africa 🇿🇦

🇳🇬⚽️ Esther Okoronkwo is arguably one of the most skilful player in the SuperFalcons squad. She has an incredible technique and is able to create chances and score decisive goals. She had an incredible season in France and now it's time to join the big guns and lead Women's National to the glory in the 2023 Women's World Cup..

FIFA unveils Technical Study Group for FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023.

No Mercy Akide? No Perpetua Nkwocha? No Ex Super Falcons players?

FIFA una no try at all. 😎

Later, una go just bring our Ex players come Australia for exhibition game(s).

SUPERFALCONS PLAYERS, POSITION, AGE, CLUB AND THEIR JERSEYS NUMBER AT THE FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP.

Nigeria Head coach: Randy Waldrum

The final 23-player squad was announced on 16 June 2023.

GOALKEEPERS
(1) Tochukwu Oluehi 2/5/1987 (aged 36) Hakkarigücü Spor, TURKEY 🇹🇷.

(16) Chiamaka Nnadozie 8/12/2000 (aged 22) Paris FC, FRANCE 🇫🇷.

(23) Yewande Balogun 28/9/1989 (aged 33) AS Saint Etienne, FRANCE 🇫🇷.

DEFENDERS
(2) Ashleigh Plumptre 8/5/1998 (aged 25) Leicester City, ENGLAND 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿.

(3) Osinachi Ohale 21/12/1991 (aged 31) Depotive Alavés, SPAIN 🇪🇸.

(4) Glory Ogbonna 25/12/1998 (aged 24) Beşiktaş, TURKEY 🇹🇷.

(5) Onome Ebi (captain) 8/5/1983 (aged 40) Abia Angels, NIGERIA 🇳🇬.

(14) Oluwatosin Demehin 13/3/2002 (aged 21) Stade de Reims, FRANCE 🇫🇷.

(20) Rofiat Imuran 17/6/2004 (aged 19) Stade de Reims, FRANCE 🇫🇷.

(22) Michelle Alozie 28/4/1997 (aged 26) Houston Dash, USA 🇺🇸.

MIDFIELDERS

(7) Toni Payne 22/4/1995 (aged 28) Sevilla, SPAIN 🇪🇸.

(10) Christy Ucheibe 25/4/2000 (aged 22) Benfica, PORTUGAL 🇵🇹.

(13) Deborah Abiodun 2/11/2003 (aged 19) Rivers Angels, NIGERIA 🇳🇬.

(15) Rasheedat Ajibade 8/12/1999 (aged 23) Atlético Madrid, SPAIN 🇪🇸.

(18) Halimatu Ayinde 16/5/1995 (aged 28) Rosengård, SWEDEN 🇸🇪.

(19) Jennifer Onyi Echegini 22/3/2001 (aged 22)Florida State Seminoles, USA 🇺🇸.

FORWARDS

(6) Ifeoma Onumonu 25/2/1994 (aged 29) NJ/NY Gotham FC, USA 🇺🇸.

( Asisat Oshoala 9/9/1994 (aged 28) Barcelona, SPAIN 🇪🇸.

(9) Desire Oparanozie 17/12/1993 (aged 29) Wuhan Jianghan University, CHINA 🇨🇳.

(11) Gift Monday 9/12/2001 (aged 21) Granadilla Tenerife, SPAIN 🇪🇸.

(12) Uchenna Kanu 20/6/1997 (aged 26) Racing Louisville FC, USA 🇺🇸.


(17) Francisca Ordega 19/10/1993 (aged 29) CSKA Moscow, RUSSIA 🇷🇺.

(21) Esther Okoronkwo 27/3/1997 (aged 26) Granadilla Tenerife, SPAIN 🇪🇸.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30VhT_4SxK0


That was such an epic game. 2011 was the Year I fell in Love with Megan Rapinoe. My Alltime USA best Player.


Big Credits goes to Rapinoe on the cross to Wambach. Not forgetting that save from Solo 🔥🔥🔥

Just in FIFA WORLD CUP FALCONS CRISES

Nff is owing waldrum.
We have paid part of it .
We are making effort to pay his balance.
His outburst not necessary.
His fate Will be decided by the NFF board .
Waldrum Contract to end after months
FALCONS will only get the 30k dollar each which FIFA promised them from group matches.
We are not paying them any match bonus at the world cup

Demola Olajire
NFF Spokesman

SAFA vp states that are the demands of the players

mostob:
Omo...this is a big selection headache. Gift on the left, Rinsola in the middle and Esther on the right?

This way rather Gift on the Left, Esther in the middle and Rinsola from the right. Though she and Rinsola can swap wing occasionally..

Infact the 3 of them can Play any position upfront..

lovewins:


Couldn't have said it better

Does she have weak foots? Haven't observed her enough to know. This is one of Alozie's negatives, it's something I hope she improves on so she's more lethal in attack.

Alozie uses both feet's effectively unlike Esther Okoronkwo who's Left footed with a weak right.

lovewins:


Couldn't have said it better

Does she have weak foots? Haven't observed her enough to know. This is one of Alozie's negatives, it's something I hope she improves on so she's more lethal in attack.

Okoronkwo is Left footed, she also look too aggressive in a style of Play for someone who grew up in America unlike Alozie, Payne Sisters and Onumonu...

lovewins:


Yea. It depends on how the coach sets up though. Gift Monday played more of a midfield role (on the left wing) than she did attack. Didn't like it quite frankly, but understand that's the coach's strategy.

They seem to be doing some recruiting so they may just setup differently next season.

I just hope whatever tactics the Coach going to employs next season is going to favor our players..

I so much believe in their talents especially Esther Okoronkwo, that girl is such a confident baller, skillful and Clinical in front of goal

lovewins:
Rinsola Babajide joins Gift Monday and Esther Okoronkwo at UDG Terenife

Rinsola Babajide
Monday Gift
Esther Okoronkwo
All in one team? Hmm🧐


How will the Coach set up his attacking line up to accommodate all this players, Monday and Babajide plays mostly from the Left though the 3 of them can play any of the positions upfront though..!

Anyway UDG Tenerife attack will be filled with Pace, Skills and a lot Power, couple with that Ivorian Skillful and smallish winger Koko Ange N'Guessan