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Look out for NFF TV and AIT to watch the Superfalcons against CIV tomorrow

AkinDS:
You do have a point and I stand to be corrected.
I struggled with this one and went with Otu because of the hairstyle...
However, I did find a pic with both ladies in the same frame, which proves it might not be Regina Otu in the probable starting 11, though.

Question is: who is this HB player then?

That's Amanda Mbadi... Bayelsa Queens Central Midfielder, She was among the team during the Summer Series in USA

Randy Waldrum: We recognise the strengths of Cote d’Ivoire


Nigeria women's coach Randy Waldrum has admitted knowledge of Cote d'Ivoire's strengths ahead of the final qualifying round for this year's TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco as his side are preparing for Friday’s first leg game in Abuja.
The Super Falcons are eyeing a 12th consecutive appearance at this year's continental showpiece but must avoid another upset against the Elephants of Cote d'Ivoire, who dumped them out of Tokyo 2020 Olympic qualifier in 2019.

Since 2015, the Nigerians are yet to record an outright win in the last five meetings with the Ivorians, but the American tactician is unperturbed as he is motivated by his team's mood and depth ahead of their first leg this week.

"The spirit in the camp is very high and positive. The players have been looking forward to these matches for some time now and their professionalism has been fantastic," Waldrum told CAFOnline.com.

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"I think we have a good understanding of Cote d’Ivoire and their current side. I’m not big on past history as that is why they call it history. The previous matches have no bearing on this one.

"We recognize the strengths of our opponents and will be prepared for that. Obviously, it’s vitally important to our goals of achieving another FIFA Women's World Cup berth. Playing the first match at home is important as well to get on the front foot in everything we do."

Nigeria's only triumph over the Ivorians in the last five ties came via a penalty shootout after Uchenna Kanu's late finish cancelled Ange N'Guessan's opener in the 2019 WAFU Cup final in Abidjan.

Clementine Toure will be banking on the experience of former Barcelona and Tenerife star N'Guessan, while Waldrum is looking up to his array of talents to snatch the vital WAFCON ticket.

"She (Ange N'Guessan) is a good player along with a few others. Having said that our results will depend on the performance of our players," the former Trinidad and Tobago boss continued.

"We have some talents in our team as well. We also understand how they will try to play against us, and the physical component is one part of it. We will cope with this well and as I said before controlling the game can eliminate some of those issues."

In October, the African champions advanced on a 2-1 aggregate win over Ghana despite a 1-0 second-leg loss in Accra, which marked their first-ever defeat in the history of the WAFCON qualifiers.

We recognize the strengths of our opponents and will be prepared for that. Obviously, it’s vitally important to our goals of achieving another FIFA Women's World Cup berth. Playing the first match at home is important as well to get on the front foot in everything we do.
Randy Waldrum
On the historic loss, the 65-year-old gaffer reflected on the misadventure against the Black Queens in Accra but is upbeat they can put up an improved display against the Ivorians.

"Ghana were a very good side and getting past them was one hurdle. We didn’t control the game against Ghana as well as we should apart from the first half of the home leg," he admitted.

"As I said before, getting past Cote d’Ivoire means we continue on our goal of achieving the Women's World Cup qualification. So, we must do a better job of this against Cote d’Ivoire.

"Also it always comes down to the players and who is available. Right now we are in a pretty good place with that."

Nigeria will be at home in the first leg against the Ivorians at the MKO Abiola National Stadium Abuja on February 18 before travelling for the decisive return leg in Abidjan on February 23.

AkinDS:
Left to right:
Plumptre, Oluehi, Ebi, Ohale, Regina Otu, Alozie, Chukwelu, Payne, Ajibade, Oshoala, Waldrum, Waldrum's assistant coach & Onumonu

Missed one, Regina Otu isn't there, the one you thought is Regina is an Home based player ( a Midfielder to be Specific )

AIT to air Superfalcons game against CIV live.... info by Superfalcons Media Officer Oluchi Tobex.

mostob:
Yea..Ajibade is like an AM but her goalscoring lately says otherwise.

But this formation is too unbalanced...

Ajibade is more of a utility player, right now she can play any position in the Midfield and Attack...

This present season at Atletico Madrid in their 4-4-2 formation she plays upfront..

Right now in the Superfalcons she's the one occupying Halimatu Ayinde Central Midfield position, which I know very well won't be easy for her if Ayinde return with the likes of Peace Efih, Yetunde Aluko around..

From either Wing we have Kanu, Okoronkwo, Onumonu, Ordega, Monday and ikechukwu...

Centrally Asisat Oshoala, Desire Oparanozie..

The Fourth photo looks like the possible Line up against CIV...

AWCON Qualifying Games results...

mostob:
Franny of today is not the Franny of old....she has regressed. Throwback to when we have the terrorising triple O's.
Ordega,Oparanozie, and Oshoala...
It's time for Ajibade and Kanu...

When it comes to the Superfalcons, Rasheedat Ajibade is a Central Midfielder...

As for Franny Ordega i just hope she gets back to form because anyday anytime she will rubbish any defense...


But at least we have got Ifeoma Onumonu and Esther Okoronkwo but can't tell if the African style of Physical Football would affect their game being their first time against African Opposition..

Esther Okoronkwo grow up from here before moving to the US to play College Soccer, her case is arguably different as she seems to be one of the quiet face but strong on ground...


Should I say 5-3-2 or 3-4-1-2 or 3-4-3 won't be bad just like against the US during the Summer Series..

The Ivorians looks battle ready....


Report has it that Fransisca Ordega and Uchenna Kanu hasn't reported to Camp yet...

ceejayMAX:
No camp pictures

Here's what you want to see

mostob:
I hope it's the the fat goalkeeper that will be in goal on Friday sha..girl is giving me the Kaylin swart vibe already

do4luv, you remember swart?

Hahaha... She's a veteran in the game oo and have been their first choice Goalkeeper for about a decade now.. she should be within 34-35yrs of age.

Clémentine Touré born 21 March 1977 is the head Coach of Ivory Coast Women Football team.

In 2008, she became head coach of the Equatorial Guinea women's national football team. During her reign, the team won the 2008 African Women's Championship, and came second at the 2010 African Women's Championship. In 2010, Touré was appointed head coach of the Ivory Coast women's national football team. During her reign as head coach, the team qualified for the 2012 African Women's Championship, where they finished third overall, the 2014 African Women's Championship and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup. Touré was one of eight female head coaches at the 24-team 2015 World Cup.

The Ivorians are already in town, had their first training this evening..

Latest Super Falcons Camp info :

The ever dependable and experienced defence Marshall Osinachi Ohale joined the team this afternoon.

She is also training with the team right now at the MKO Stadium, Abuja.
Team of 26 players in camp currently.

*Asisat Oshoala.
*Ashleigh Plumptre
*Rasheedat Ajibade
*Toni Payne
*Rita Chikwelu
*Ifeoma Onumonu.
*Michelle Alozie
*Ngozi Okobi
*Tochi Oluehi
*Chiamaka Nnadozie
* Onome Ebi
*Esther Okoronkwo
*Yetunde Aluko
*Peace Effih.
*Tosin Dimehin
*Rofiat Imuran
*Regina Otu
*Nicole Payne
*Yewande Balogun.
*Vivian Ikechukwu
*Amanda Mbadim
*Gift Monday
*Amarachi Okoronkwo
*Grace Igboamalu
*Akudo Ogbonna




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Latest Super Falcons Camp info :

Our captain is in town - Asisat Oshoala.
*Ashley Plumptre

In another news the team was trimmed as 5 players were excused late last night.

* Christy Ohiaeriaku
*Miracle Joseph
*Joy Duru
*Ayomide Ojo
*Juliet Bassey

Team of 25 players in camp currently.

*Rasheedat Ajibade
*Toni Payne
*Rita Chikwelu
*Ifeoma Onumonu.
*Michelle Alozie
*Ngozi Okobi
*Tochi Oluehi
*Chiamaka Nnadozie
* Onome Ebi
*Esther Okoronkwo
*Yetunde Aluko
*Peace Effih.
*Tosin Dimehin
*Rofiat Imuran
*Regina Otu
*Nicole Payne
*Yewande Balogun.
*Vivian Ikechukwu
*Amanda Mbadim
*Gift Monday
*Amarachi Okoronkwo
*Grace Igboamalu
*Akudo Ogbonna




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BascoVanVeli:
Nice one. Do u think the match will be shown live?

Can't tell for now...

Latest Super Falcons Camp info :

The number is 28 this afternoon.

Still Smarting with the brace scored for her club on Sunday Rasheedat Ajibade arrives camp , Toni Payne and Rita Chikwelu completes the trio.

*Ifeoma Onumonu.
*Michelle Alozie
*Ngozi Okobi
*Tochi Oluehi
*Chiamaka Nnadozie
* Onome Ebi
*Esther Okoronkwo
*Yetunde Aluko
*Peace Effih.
*Tosin Dimehin
*Rofiat Imuran
*Regina Otu
*Nicole Payne
*Yewande Balogun.
*Joy Duru
*Vivian Ikechukwu
*Amanda Mbadim
*Miracle Joseph
*Gift Monday
*Amarachi Okoronkwo
*Christy Ohiaeriaku
*Grace Igboamalu
*Akudo Ogbonna
*Juliet Bassey
*Ayomide Ojo.


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Tochukwu Oluehi....
Tochukwu Oluehi....
Tochukwu Oluehi....

How many times did i call her??

The Add up is getting too much ooo, really need to come down

Super Falcons Camp info :

25 players is a good number to plan with.

US based Ifeoma Onumonu played all 24 games for her club , 8 goals with 4 assists last season. She arrived late last night Sunday with Michelle Alozie of Houston Dash.

Ngozi Okobi with a surprise entry into the bus as we prepared to leave for training this morning.

Oluehi Tochi plays for Maccabi Kishronot in Isreal , played all 15 games for her team with 7 clean sheets. Her team presently is second on the log table.


*Chiamaka Nnadozie
* Onome Ebi
*Esther Okoronkwo
*Yetunde Aluko
*Peace Effih.
*Tosin Dimehin
*Rofiat Imuran
*Regina Otu
*Nicole Payne
*Yewande Balogun.
*Joy Duru
*Vivian Ikechukwu
*Amanda Mbadim
*Miracle Joseph
*Gift Monday
*Amarachi Okoronkwo
*Christy Ohiaeriaku
*Grace Igboamalu
*Akudo Ogbonna
*Juliet Bassey
*Ayomide Ojo.


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The Ivorians are battle ready....

Super Falcons Camp info :
The numbers keep increasing as new players trickled in during Dinner last night -

We are now 20 in number as 6 Super Falcons lighted the camp.
* Onome Ebi who just joined Atasehir Belediyespor in Turkey.

*Esther Okoronkwo who had played for Lamar College USA for years and plays professionally now in France (St Entienne)

*Yetunde Aluko
*Peace Effih.( both Isreal based)

*Tosin Dimehin (Falconets Captain/Rivers Angels)
*Rofiat Imuran (Rivers Angels)

* Regina Otu plays for Mainz in Belarus.
Smarting with good club form profiling 8 goals last season , She is optimistic that the Super Falcons will be victorious against the lady Elephants of Cote'voire.

Nicole Payne plays for West Virginia University , She came in from the US last night .
Nicole whose elder sister Toni also a Super Falcons player says the team will fight and get victory in both games against Cote'voire.

*Joy Duru
*Vivian Ikechukwu
*Amanda Mbadim
*Miracle Joseph
*Gift Monday
*Amarachi Okoronkwo
*Christy Ohiaeriaku
*Grace Igboamalu
*Akudo Ogbonna
*Juliet Bassey
*Ayomide Ojo.

7 foreign based and 13 NWFL Premiership players.


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lovewins:
Oshoola Brace

She scored an Hattrick actually 46 minutes, early in the 2nd half but was ruled off for a foul..

A slight infringement on the Goalkeeper.

100games and 79goals for Asisat Oshoala..

15 League games.
18goals
3 Assist...

Training Notice :

The Super Falcons will be Training by 9am on Monday at the FIFA Goal Project.


California Stormers Goal keeper Yewande Balogun 'stormed' camp late last night.

Its a lovely Sunday.
Check out our training in pictures.
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Superfalconet first Choice Goalkeeper Omini Monle

Nigeria Superfalconet forward Flourish Sabastine...

Unnich Academy product has been a regular starter for the U20 side, Bayelsa Queens and Edo Queens recently battled over her ownership..

Warm up

Superfalconet team walk before game..

Training notice :

The Super falcons will train at the FIFA goal project on Saturday by 9am.

#SoarSuperfalcons

DONE DEAL: Super Falcons Star Glory Ogbonna Joins Santa Teresa CD

Super Falcons Defender, Glory Ogbonna has joined Segunda División Pro team Santa Teresa CD on a Six-Month Deal after her contract with Umeå IK was terminated by mutual consent.

Ogbonna was presented by the club to the fans this afternoon and will wear the No 3 jersey.

On signing for Santa Teresa CD, Ogbonna said: “My ambition is to help the club gain promotion to the top flight and win trophies.

“That’s why I am playing football. I am a competitor and I want to win big anywhere I go to”.

Ogbonna, who joined Santa Teresa CD from Umeå IK helped the team top the Elitettan table and gain promotion to the top flight (Damallsvenskan) with two woman of the match awards.

The 2018 AWCON winner with Super Falcons, has pulled out of the Nigeria squad ahead of the 2022 AWCON Qualifiers against Cote D’Ivoire and was immediately replaced by Bayelsa Queens’ Miracle Joseph.

With 25 points in 16 matches, Santa Teresa CD are currently 4th on the Segunda División Femenina table, 5 points behind table toppers Alhama.