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55' Nigeria 2-1 Mali - The African Queens are still in full control as Chinaza and Ajibade push forward for more goals #WAFUWomensCup

HT' in Abidjan: Chinaza Uchendu brace gave Nigeria a first half comeback 2-1 lead after Diarra Fatoumata's opener for Mali in the third place encounter #WAFUWomensCup

45' One minute added time. Nigeria 2-1 Mali

Goooooal' Uchendu grabs her brace of the match as she blasts in from the edge to give the Super Falcons the lead in the 39th minute. Now Nigeria 2-1 Mali #WAFUWomensCup #SoarSuperFalcons

Goooooal! Nigeria levels matters through Chinaza Uchendu as she blasts home from close range after her header off Ajibade's cross was rebuffed by the crossbar in the 15th minute. 1-1 #WAFUWomensCup

Goal! Diarra Fatoumata fires in a screamer from distance in the ninth minute to put Mali 1-0 up against Nigeria

Here is our #Nigeria starting XI to face #Mali Nnadozie Chiamaka 21 Ogbonna Glory 3 Jegede Joy 15 Lilian Tule 17 Ologbosere Mary 2 Ogebe Alice 19 Onyebuchi Goodness 20 Anam Imo 11 Okonkwo Amarachi 12 Uchendu Chinaza 10 Rasheedat Ajibade 8 #SoarSuperFalcons #WAFUWomensCup

Alanya 2018: Super Falcons withdrawn from Turkey tournament
By JWsports1 - February 23, 201848


Super Falcons withdraw from Turkey tournament
Seems Nigeria will not compete in the 2018 Turkish Women’s Cup after all.

Though the key cause of this latest development is not yet clear, the organisers are said to have withdrawn the African champions, as the team could not meet up in time.

Super Falcons were to travel to Turkey on Monday ahead of their opening fixture against Kazakhstan on Wednesday, 28 February.

This would have been their second tournament in 2018 after WAFU Women’s Cup where they reached the semi-finals before falling to Ghana.

The Turkish Women’s Cup is a by-invitational tournament held in Alanya, Turkey.

This year’s edition will be held concurrently with Algarve Cup, SheBelieves Cup and Cyprus Cup in the forthcoming FIFA international break: 27 February–8 March.

If Nigeria’s withdrawal comes to pass, South Africa will remain as the sole African nation expected to feature in any of the international tournaments.

Banyana Banyana have already left for Cyprus where they will compete in the 2018 Cyprus Cup.

Developing story…

Coach Thomas Dennerby play 4-4-2 formation most times during his stint with the Swedish women's national team.. Mainly with 2 midfielders.and that what he has done with the Superfalcon Wafu cup team. The pair of Rita Chikwelu and Ngozi Okobi in the Midfield won't be a bad idea because Chikwelu is a versatile player with a lot of Experience.. She is still the strongest Midfielder Superfalcon currently have..Ngozi Okobi currently the best pass and pull out distributor Superfalcon have, though she is lightweight but she has a great way of getting past her markers with her skills..

But I hope the Coach tryouts other Formations Like 3-4-3......4-3-3 and others.

olapluto:
I dont believe Nigeria will be represented in that friendly tournament in Turkey. NFF is always broke.

It has been confirmed and the Players have been invited..

ALANYA 2018: Participating nations confirmed
By JWsports1 - February 22, 201832


This year’s edition set for 26 February to 7 March in Turkey, has attracted 11 nations so far.

This is a big increase from the first edition last year, which drew four teams: Poland, Romania, Turkey and Kosovo.

Nigeria, Mexico and Jordan will be the only non-European nations in this year’s showdown.

Ranked first in Africa and 37th in the world, Nigeria will be the fifth highest-ranked nation in the tournament, behind France (6), Mexico (26), Ukraine (27) and Poland (30).

France, the highest ranked nation in the tournament, will be sending their Team B, though, as their first team will be participating in the 2018 SheBelieves Cup.

All the participating nations are in top 100 worldwide with Kosovo, ranked 97th in the world, coming in as the lowest-ranked nation.

Participating nations

(In brackets: World Ranking)

France B (6)
Mexico (26)
Ukraine (27)
Nigeria (37)
Poland (30)
Romania (39)
Jordan (50)
Northern Ireland (55)
Kazakhstan (67)
Latvia (82)
Kosovo (97)

UMOTONG EARNS NIGERIA CALL-UP
9 Hours ago

Brighton & Hove Albion striker Ini Umotong expressed her pride after being called up to the latest Nigeria squad for a friendly tournament in Turkey next week.
Umotong will link up with the Super Falcons for the Turkish Women’s Cup - Alanya 2018, and she was delighted to receive international recognition once again.
She said, “It was a feeling of shock, excitement and anxiousness. I was so excited, as I’ve been waiting for a call-up for a long time and it was really emotional.
“The new coach Thomas Dennerby emailed me, and my heart stopped a bit when I found out that it had all been confirmed.
“My family were very happy and proud once they found out, and I’m so pleased with how it’s all turned out.”
The 23-year-old has one senior cap to date and explained how playing internationally differs to club football.
“I’ve been called up twice before. I have one official cap and I was called up to the Nigeria squad for the World Cup in 2015, but didn’t make any appearances.
“It was definitely the best experience of my career so far and I just turned 21 at the time. I played against Mali in Mali for my debut in February 2015.
“The playing style is completely different, but I loved it as it was really fast-paced and physical. It was a playing style I adapted to and took back to my playing club. I learned so much being around that standard.”
The Albion striker holds dual nationality and is also eligible to play for England, but explained how Nigeria was the more viable option to pursue her international aspirations.
“I was born in Nigeria and I came over to the UK as a one year old, so I have dual nationality and two passports.
“The thought was always there [to play for England]. I was called up to a couple of youth camps at under-15 level, so I always had the possibility to play for England.
“But Nigeria suited my playing style more, as they’re very direct and physical, so it just felt right to play for Nigeria.”

2018 WAFU WOMEN'S CUP: FALCONS' WERE MORE COMPACT THAN SENEGAL - DENNERBY
BY ADELEYE GBENGA FEBRUARY 18th

Super Falcons technical adviser, Thomas Dennerby has described his side 3-0 victory over Senegal as a result of experience and been more compact.

Rasheedat Ajibade's first half hat trick was all the Super Falcons needed to secure a semi final spot at the expense of Senegal at the Sports Park Stadium on Saturday evening.

Dennerby told Goalkick84.com in an exclusive interview that there was still room for improvement and praised his girls performance.

"We did a lot of better things in the first half than our previous game. We defende
d well today (yesterday) which gave us lot of confidence to lunch quick attacks," Dennerby to Goalkick84.com.

"Everyday we practice together, we talk what we want from the players and they understand me day by day. When you change a coach, you also have to give the players few days to understand what they really want from you.

"Our game plan worked for us compared to the first game against Mali where we didn't prepare well and the team was stretched out so we had a lot of situation one on one but today (yesterday) we were more compact as a team.

"We showed discipline and it feels good to win big games like this.

"I think the Senegalese have good players, technical skills but I think we were more fit as a team and very good physical condition," Dennerby to Goalkickk84.com.

When asked how does it feel to have qualified for the semi-final with a game to spare, he replied: "When you come to the knockout stage, you only have one aim, that to win the game.

"How we do it is not important. We have to win the game but we no that when it comes to the semi-final they are two really good teams in the other group so it going to be a tough game for this young team but anything can happen in football," Dennerby maintained.

Rasheedat Ajibade has been named the Woman Player of the Match for the almost concluded Nigeria vs Senegal encounter having netted a hat-trick.

90' in Abidjan: 4 minutes added time signaled by the fourth official. Nigeria 3-0 Senegal
#WAFUWomensCup #NGASEN

Inside final five minutes of the encounter, the entry of Okafor Ujunwa, Peace Efih and Okwuoma Ogechi is offering Nigeria a solid second half as they currently protect their 3-0 lead. #WAFUWomensCup

85' in Abidjan: Senegal make final change with Mariama Diedhiou replaces Jeanne Sokhana Niang after Seynabuo Mbengue and Mada Tounkara had came on for Astou Ngom and Salimatu Ndiaye. Nigeria lead 3-0 #WAFUWomensCup

79' in Abidjan: Senegal pile up pressure on Nigeria's defense with Ngeuna Ndiaye racing pass her marker at the far left but her final effort from distance went wide #WAFUWomensCup #NGASEN

75' in Abidjan: Nigeria pushing hard to add more goals but the Senegalese woman are putting up a strong resistance. Still 3-0 in favour of the African queens. #WAFUWomensCup #NGASEN

#Nigeria WNT list vs #Senegal Nnadozie Chiamaka 21 Ogbonna Glory 3 Jegede Joy 15 Famuditi Kemi 6 Ologbosere Mary 2 Ogebe Alice 19 Igbinovia Osarenoma 4 Onyebuchi Goodness 20 Anam Imo 11 Wogu Chioma 9 Rasheedat Ajibade 8 Coach: Thomas Dennerby #WAFUWomensCup

Goooooal! Ajibade nets her hat-trick as she slots in a flowing pass across the face of Senegal's goal

Goooooal! Ajibade nets her hat-trick as she slots in a flowing pass across the face of Senegal's goal from Glory Ogbonna in 34th minute Now 3-0 for Nigeria #WAFUWomensCup #NGASEN

Goooooal! Ajibade with another easy tap in after she was put through by Chioma Wogu before rounding up the Senegalese goalkeeper to grab her brace of the match on the half hour mark. Now Nigeria 2-0 Senegal #WAFUWomensCup

27' in Abidjan: Mama Diop finds Ngeuna Ndaiye in the front of the Nigeria's box but she was crowded off the ball by the defense for goalkeeper Nnodizie Chiamaka to make any easy save. 1-0

Goooooal! Rasheedat Ajibade heads Nigeria in front as she sees the end of Glory Ogbonna's cross form a corner beyond Senegal's goalkeeper Ouleye Dieye in 19th minutes #WAFUWomensCup #NGASEN

18' Brilliant effort! Chioma Wogu locates Alice Ogebe and the latter makes space in the front of Senegal's box but her lob went inches wide. 0-0

TRANSFER: Halimatu Ayinde completes Swedish move
By JWsports1 - February 16, 2018


Nigeria international Halimatu Ayinde has joined Swedish Elitettan division club Asarum IF.

The 22-year-old joins Asarum IF from former Nigerian champions River Angels on a one-season contract, from 1 March to 30 October 2018.

“It will be exciting to come and play in Sweden,” said Ayinde who formerly played for Belarusian champions FC Minsk.

“Asarum is a newcomer to the league and I will do my best to help the team to a good position as possible.”

Ayinde becomes the second Nigerian at the club after Josephine Chukwononye and the fourth in the league after Ebere Orji (Umeå) and Sarah Michael (Lidköping).

Superfalcons Stating 11..

Picture from the game against Mali

WAFU Woman football Cup..

Correction coming from the Superfalcons game against Mali has it that Peace Efih last minute header gave the Superfalcon the victory over Mali.