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Wasn't an easy game though

Ashleigh Plumptre.......

Solid Performance from Ashleigh...

Rasheedat Ajibade better and better...
Michelle Alozie settling well into the Right Back position... She played as a wing back though but was more defensive.

Tony Payne versatility another advantage, wing back from the Left...

Ohale, Onome, Ashleigh as the 3 center Backs.. Ashleigh letter moved more to the Left when we were two goals up!

England Lose, Nigeria gain

FT:

Nigeria �� (2)-(0) �� Côte d'Ivoire

Ifeoma Onumonu ⚽21' ⚽56'

#AWCON2022Q

This referee is Bias ..

Once Onome Ebi retires..... Ashleigh Plumptre should definitely wear the no.5 jersey.

She gives her alllllllllll 100%

dankorode:
which player?

The Ivorians no.10 who plays for UDG Tenerife in Spain.

This free kick is dangerous...the player is dangerous

Ifeoma Onumonu....... Should have been her 3rd goal

Gooooooooaaaalllll

�� She’s a true professional.
Ashleigh is always focused and calm on the ball . Decision making is good. I feel confident with her in our back line...

do4luv14:
boss pls dey drop steady update, nepa don show me shege here

Hahaha.... Onome Ebi was forced to give Ashleigh a hug... She's the most impressive in the Backline..

Kudos to Mitchelle Alozie who's giving the Ivorians most dangerous player a tough time, Aisha Buhari cup taught her a great lesson...

do4luv14:
so my ball is balling, and am missing it, chaii

Have always knew she would be up to the task..

Ashleigh Plumptre to the rescue... Her height really paid off just now

Rasheedat Ajibade........ It's going to be difficult for Halimatu Ayinde to battle off Ajibade from that spot. She's getting better and better.

justicechichex:
Who scored for the super falcons?

Ifeoma Onumonu with the Goal.... Set up by Esther Okoronkwo

Ride on girlssss. ....

God..... Africa referees Sha..

This is a goal
What is wrong with the referee??

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqKB6xpazQA

Go for win girls! Best of luck

TEAM NEWS! - Nigeria vs Cote d'Ivoire -

Nigeria striker Uchenna Kanu and midfielder Christy Ucheibe joined @NGSuper_Falcons' fold from Mexico and Portugal this morning. Both players are UNLIKELY to start against Cote d'Ivoire in the first leg tie at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja today. #AWCONQualifiers

The Ivorians

'@Banyana_Banyana �� vs �� Algeria match is also available via SABC Sport YouTube channel! #WeLoveItHere #AWCONQualifiers

https:///hPohBHcx2e

Asisat Oshoala to miss CIV Clash due to Hamstring

Sade Ayinde Named Women’s Soccer Head Coach
2/18/2022 1:00:00 AM

ALBANY, N.Y. – On Wednesday, February 16, 2022, the University at Albany announced the hiring of Sade Ayinde as the next head coach of the Great Danes’ women’s soccer program. Ayinde is the 14th women’s soccer head coach in program history, and eighth in the Division I era.

I am beyond excited to serve as the next head coach of the UAlbany women’s soccer program. I would like to thank Mark Benson, Vic Cegles, and Cara White for the time and effort they put into this entire process, and their belief in me to lead these young women on and off the field. UAlbany is a special place where the athletics department is continually growing and providing ways to allow its student-athletes to find success. I am grateful for all my past experiences, former players, and to all those that have helped me along the way to this moment, and I am thrilled to get started with the team.
UAlbany Women's Soccer Head Coach Sade Ayinde
Ayinde joins UAlbany from her previous position as an Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at Yale University. Joining the Bulldogs in January, 2019, Ayinde focused her instructive efforts with the strikers and midfielders while heading up the Bulldogs’ domestic and international recruiting program. At Yale, she coached Aerial Chavarin, a 2020 NWSL draft pick and the 2019 Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year.


“We are thrilled to welcome Sade Ayinde to UAlbany and into our Great Dane family,” said UAlbany Director of Athletics Mark Benson. “She has experience as a player, coach and recruiter, both collegiately and professionally. From the club level to US Women’s Soccer, America East, and the Ivy league, her experiences made her an ideal candidate to lead our women’s soccer program. As an athletic department we strive to support our student-athletes in becoming Great Leaders, Great Champions and Great Danes. Sade shares those core values and is a great fit for the Great Danes.”

Ayinde’s time at Yale overlapped with her role as a Youth National Team Scout for U.S. Soccer. Starting in September 2017, Ayinde was assigned scouting duties for the Northeast region with a focus on New York and New Jersey.

Before joining the staff at Yale, Ayinde spent three seasons as an assistant coach at Stony Brook, where she worked primarily with the Seawolves’ defenders and goalkeepers. Over her three seasons with the Seawolves, the team won one America East title, in 2017. She was part of the 2016 staff that was named America East Coaching Staff of the Year, and she coached 11 players who earned America East All-Conference honors.

Beyond her work with the US National Team, Ayinde's extracollegiate coaching experience extends to the Olympic Development Program, for which she has worked since 2015. She was head coach of the Connecticut GU14 from 2019-21, and an assistant coach of the Eastern New York South GU12 the three years before that.

Ayinde’s coaching career began in August, 2012, when she assumed the head coaching position at East Meadow Soccer Club, a position she held for more than six years. During her time with East Meadow, Ayinde was head coach of three teams: the Girls 2000 NPL team from 2016-19, the Girls 2000 ENCL team from 2015-16, and the Girls 2006 teams from 2015-17. She was also assistant coach for the GU16 ECNL from 2015-16, and coach of the developmental academy for youth players ages six to nine.


Ayinde was a standout striker at the University of Maryland, where in 79 appearances over four seasons she scored 16 goals and recorded 17 assists, including her highlight junior season where she scored 10 goals with seven assists. Ayinde’s Terrapins advanced to the NCAA Round of 16 in 2011 and 2009, and to the NCAA Round of 32 in 2010. In 2008, following her rookie season, she was named to the Soccer Buzz All-Mid-Atlantic Freshman Team.

After college, Ayinde toured the professional circuit, playing for the New York Magic and the Long Island Rough Riders of the W-League, as well as oversees in Sweden for Kopparberg/Göteborg FC and IF Brommapojkarna.

Before enrolling at Maryland, Ayinde was a member of the United States Youth National Pool for the U14, U16, U17, U18, and U20 teams. She was also, in 2007, named to the NSCAA/adidas Girls Youth All-America team.

What They're Saying About Ayinde

I am so excited for Sade and the UAlbany Women’s Soccer program as I believe it is an incredible fit on both sides. Sade’s intentionality with players and her passion for the wholistic approach to the student-athlete experience will make each of her student-athletes lucky to be mentored by her. She is thoughtful in her actions, constantly learning, and a proven winner. While I will certainly miss working with Sade each day, I am excited for this next chapter for her and the entire UAlbany department.

Yale Women's Soccer Head Coach Sarah Martinez
Sade is an excellent hire for the lucky women of UAlbany women’s soccer. She is very well-rounded with an incredible growth mindset and desire to consistently educate herself on the cutting-edge trends of the game. She has experienced the game at the highest levels as a player and will continue to transfer this knowledge as a coach to her athletes and will be excellent in building this program to be more competitive.

Diane Drake, US Soccer
KNOXVILLE, TN - August 22, 2021 - Head Coach Brian Pensky of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Miami (OH) RedHawks and the Tennessee Volunteers at Regal Soccer Stadium in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics
Sade was a terrific player - a very accomplished USYNT player and someone who always had a really good feel for the game. At Maryland, she was a big piece of our success, scoring some of her most impressive goals in the biggest moments. It has been fun to watch Sade’s growth, development, and hunger as a coach. She is ready for this next step and will do a phenomenal job teaching, inspiring, and leading the players at UAlbany.
Tennessee Women's Soccer Head Coach Brian Pensky

I couldn't be happier for one of our own to take this amazing step as a head coach. I know Sade will be successful as she has been dedicated to her craft and is one of the most well-respected up-and-coming coaches in the country. UAlbany is in great hands with this former Terp and I know it will only be a matter of time before she will leave her mark on the program. It's a great day to be a Great Dane.”
Maryland Women's Soccer Head Coach Meghan Ryan Nemzer
Professionally, Ayinde was selected as a member of the WeCoach Mentorship Program, and was one of 15 women named to the NCSAA’s 30 under 30 for the 2016-17 class. She holds professional certifications in Scouting, Goalkeeper Training, and Personal Training, among others.

Ayinde joins a UAlbany women's soccer program that has won three America East titles since 2015, and went 6-8-4 in 2021, advancing to the America East semifinal round.

The Ayinde File
Sade Ayinde
Coaching Career

2019-22
Yale University
Assistant Coach & Recruiting Coordinator

2019-21
Olympic Development Program
Connecticut GU14
Head Coach

2017-22
US Soccer
Youth National Team Scout - Northeast Region

2016-19
Stony Brook University
Assistant Coach

2016-19
Olympic Development Program
Eastern New York South GU12
Assistant Coach

2012-19
East Meadow Soccer Club
Head Coach

Playing Career

2015
Long Island Rough Riders

2014
IF Brommapojkarna

2014
Kopparberg/Göteborg FC

2013
New York Magic

2008-12
University of Maryland

2007-12
Long Island Rough Riders

2006
New York Magic

2003-10
US National Team Pool

Education

Stony Brook University
M.S. Human Resource Management (2019)

University of Maryland
B.A. Criminology & Criminal Justice (2012)

Let the game begin

Let's go Superfalcons

Here's the NFF page that would be streaming the game live...

Courtesy; Superfalcons Media Officer

The Ivorians had a taste of the MKO Abiola Stadium this Evening..