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Typical Central midfielders who's very hard-working with good all-round abilities, which makes her skilled at both defending and attacking. Ayinde is that players who can therefore track back to her own box to make tackles and block shots and also carry the ball forward or run to the opponents' box to try to score.
Play Halimatu Ayinde Centrally or Box-to-Box, she will give you exactly what you want.. Although she sometimes slot in as a Defensive Midfielder but that isn't her best position..

Ebere Orji, she would be 28yrs by December 23. She's one forward who hasn't lost any of her brilliance in front of goal, play her from the Left/Right/Center she will deliver.. Another plus for the Superfalcons right now is that she plays alongside Uchenna Kanu upfront for their Clubside Linkoping FC. The Understanding between them is something whosoever will be named Superfalcons coach need to take advantage of...

BascoVanVeli:
She was going to be his Oshoala for the tournament. She was there in 2014 and it was clear that 2016 was going to be her year

Exactly that would have been her major breakout tournament because she has been on fire right from her U17 days...she only came in towards the end of some of the game's during the 2014 U20 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada. That same year she scored 3goals and gave 1 assist at the U17.

Ordega and Kanu battling for the starting spot in the SUPERFALCONS Left attack....

BascoVanVeli:
Some fans were doing their work for them too. The man had just tasted success how anybody would think that he would just throw anything away is just ridiculous. Yes we got thrashed by Japan but we won our other games. I believe that same team would have wob that tournament if one Uchenna Kalu was released by her University.

Yes Uchenna Kanu is a well known prolific scorer Southeastern University refused to release her then in 2016 though she played and scored during the qualifying games against Congo

Superfalcons Ronaldo... Uchenna Kanu
Skillful, Fast and deadly in front of goal.

isan:
I don't knoe what u see that make u question his selection skills but i will like to see him handle the super falcons are

Talking about his selection skills it happened both at Club (Delta Queens) and National Team level but let just hope NFF gives us the best

isan:
I'm sure they bringing a recycled coach for i will expecting kadiri ikhana to be named but i will be hopeful if they can't afford a sound foreign coach they should give us the u20 coach for 2014 world cup

Peter Dedevbo is a good coach though Tactically and technically sound but sometimes his Player selections skills are questionable

NFF News...



NFF appoints Danjuma, Bosso, Olowookere to head coaching crews of National Teams



The Nigeria Football Federation has composed new technical crews for a number of National Teams. The composition sees the return of one-time U20 Boys’ Head Coach, Isah Ladan Bosso, with Christopher Danjuma retaining the U20 Girls’ lead role, and Bankole Olowookere emerging as Head Coach of the U17 girls, Flamingos.



Former international defender Oladuni Oyekale will serve as first assistant to Bosso at the U20, with Jolomi Atune Alli (second assistant), Samaila Marwa Keshi (assistant coach/scout) and Suleiman Shuaibu Akanmu (goalkeeper coach) completing the Flying Eagles’ bench.



Fatai Amoo will head the U17 boys’ squad, to be assisted by Ahmed Lawal Dankoli (first assistant), Nnamdi Onuigbo (second assistant), Hassan Abdallah (assistant coach/scout) and Danlami Kwasau (goalkeeper coach) in his crew.



Danjuma returns to the U20 girls, Falconets, to be assisted by Moses Aduku (first assistant), Bilkisu Tijani (second assistant), Charity Nwere Nnedinma (assistant coach/scout) and Audu Yahaya (goalkeeper coach).



The U17 girls’ crew will be headed by Bankole Olowookere, with Queen Okpa (first assistant coach), Adanna Nwaneri (second assistant), Moroof Nojimu (assistant coach/scout) and Mohammed Abubakar Ndanusa (goalkeeper coach) in his tow.



The U15 boys’ crew will be led by Omoniyi Haruna Ilerika Usman to be assisted by Bassey Patrick (first assistant), Olubunmi Haruna (second assistant), Mohammed Kalli Kachalla (assistant coach/scout) and Baruwa Olatunji (goalkeeper coach).



Abdullahi Tyabo Umar heads the crew for the U13, with Salisu Ibrahim (first assistant), Bamai Bukar (second assistant coach), Mohammed Kwairanga (third assistant), Ifeanyi Uba (assistant coach/scout) and Abubakar Abdullahi (goalkeeper coach) also on the crew.



THE FULL LIST



U20 BOYS: Isah Ladan Bosso (Head Coach); Oladuni Oyekale (Assistant Coach); Jolomi Atune Alli (Assistant Coach); Samaila Marwa Keshi (Assistant Coach/Scout); Suleiman Shuaibu Akanmu (Goalkeeper Coach)



U17 BOYS: Fatai Amoo (Head Coach); Ahmed Lawal Dankoli (Assistant Coach); Nnamdi Onuigbo (Assistant Coach); Hassan Abdallah (Assistant Coach/Scout); Danlami Kwasau (Goalkeeper Coach)



U20 GIRLS: Christopher Danjuma (Head Coach); Moses Aduku (Assistant Coach); Bilkisu Tijani (Assistant Coach); Charity Nwere Nnedinma (Assistant Coach/Scout); Audu Yahaya (Goalkeeper Coach)



U17 GIRLS: Bankole Olowookere (Head Coach); Queen Okpa (Assistant Coach); Adanna Nwaneri (Assistant Coach); Moroof Nojimu (Assistant Coach/Scout); Mohammed Abubakar Ndanusa (Goalkeeper Coach)



U15 BOYS: Omoniyi Haruna Ilerika Usman (Head Coach); Bassey Patrick (Assistant Coach); Olubunmi Haruna (Assistant Coach); Mohammed Kalli Kachalla (Assistant Coach/Scout); Baruwa Olatunji (Goalkeeper Coach)



U13 BOYS: Abdullahi Tyabo Umar (Head Coach); Salisu Ibrahim (Assistant Coach); Bamai Bukar (Assistant Coach); Mohammed Kwairanga (Assistant Coach); Ifeanyi Uba (Assistant Coach/Scout); Abubakar Abdullahi (Goalkeeper Coach)

jimmyiovine:
https://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=37467

Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that the Nigeria Football Federation have recommended the appointment of Christopher Danjuma as Head Coach of Nigeria Women's national U20 football team, Falconets.

Moses Aduku will be Danjuma's right hand man as he is set to be named assistant coach and the third in the hierarchy of the Falconets coaches to be appointed is Bilkisu Tijjani.

Drama everywhere.
By the way Christopher Danjuma God Father for that NFF strong ooo

PDPGuy:
At this point I’ll prefer a European coach to an American, because the European is more likely to place an emphasis on technique and efficiency in possession.
American coaches are mostly all about using athleticism to compete in matches.

You're very Correct...The American Coaches and infact the players too depends so much on Athleticism and their never say die attitude ( We Can Do It)
But with an Ex-internationals as an assistant coach we won't be missing out on our dependence on Strength and Pace on the flank.
Also 99.9% of our foreign Based professionals play in Europe, let's go for the European coaches in stead..

Nigeria Superfalcons Left Wing Back Patricia George in Action for SC Sand in the Frauen Bundeliga

mostob:
Aside pace which I even think doesn't differ, this girl can give Oshoala a run .

She's a Skillful Player, also very fast and Physical, she's deadly in front of goal, good in the air...
She can play anywhere upfront which she has done for her club but prefers the Left Wing..

PDPGuy:
^^
By then, Onome would have retired and, maybe, be part of the coaching crew.

She said she would probably play till 40 which I think she will definitely because she's still very strong enough...She already have over 80caps might get to 100 if possible

lakesidepapa:
ALL WE ARE SAYINGGGGGGGG.... GIVE US COACH OOOOOOOOOO.....

Exactly we need a coach ASAP.. now that AWCON have been moved to July 2022, I hope they get the team busy and ready before then..

By then
ONOME Ebi will be 39yrs
Faith Ikidi 35yrs
Rita Chikwelu 34yrs
Tochukwu Oluehi 35yrs we need a better young blood to take over from them..

The attack position look very good by 2022 young star strikers like Kanu, Ajibade, Ihezuo and Imo would be ready enough to battle out our Senior Strikers for Starting berth..

Uchenna Kanu named in Sweden Damallskveskan Team of the week again..

Uchenna Kanu the Female Ronaldo of the Superfalcons is good at Scoring Goals, she's gradually bringing in her goal Scoring sprees from the University level to the Professional stage..

We really need to give young Defensive Midfielder Christy Ucheibe who plays for Benfica FC in Portugal a chance too because we're currently lacking in that position, She was our second best player at the U20 World Cup in France behind Nnadozie Chiamaka.. Ayinde does better when she plays as a Central Midfielder or box to box because of her strength...

BascoVanVeli:
Midfield and defense are lacking. U can throw any name u want but all I know is that in the last competitions that has been the calling card. Both fullback positions need to be addressed but the midfield is mainly about organization and who does what task

Noted... Thomas Dennerby didn't go to the 2018 AWCON with a natural Right Back, Faith Ikidi Michael was the only Center/Full back that was in the team but at her age she's very slow in returning, and not that attacking minded, her positioning and ability to read the game has been her major strength in the game..

We already have young Lads ready to take over from the Senior player's,

Ugo Njoku 25yrs who returned from France in 2017 was off the game from 2018/19 but thank Goodness she's back with Rivers Angels.. so it would be great to see her battle young star Chidinma Okeke for that position..

Ngozi Ebere is already 29yrs though not doing bad, she also have her own way of stepping up her game when the occasion arises.. Another Young star who's is currently doing well at the Left Back position in Germany is Patricia George 23yrs but she's very strong, fast,Uses both feets effectively and Skillful.she can also play as a Wing back, winger..

CoolJulian:
Okobi has surprisingly regressed... I don't know why, but she's supposed to have MATURED at this time. If you've noticed, Nigeria hardly dominates a game she features in, she's even poor defensively- a setback in modern day football, she lacks pace.
A more serious upcoming player can easily displace her.

Nigeria hardly dominates a game she features in, she's even poor defensively- a setback in modern day football, she lacks pace.
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Talking about Okobi, you can't say her game has regressed, because she's more experienced and matured, though not physically strong but her defensive game have improved a lot, a good follower of the women's game will notice this, she plays multiple positions for her Clubside as an Attacking Midfielder behind the Strikers, as a Wing Back/winger, and as a Striker..I haven't seen any Young Attacking Midfielder that can displace her yet maybe one or two year to come..

Talking about Nigeria hardly dominating games she plays in that's a Big NO... She's even the one delivering the Balls that sets up Oshoala, Ordega and Oparanozie goals... It's normal for a player to lose form sometimes but that doesn't mean she's no longer good...

2014 AWCON she was dribbling pass two Cameroonian player's close their 18meter Box before she was brought down which Oparanozie scored the Direct freekick for the first goal..

2015 We all knows this was her best performing year at the World Cup maybe we should be expecting another one of this performance..

2016 AWCON; She gave the last assist from the right wing with her Left Foot which Oparanozie scored..

2018 AWCON; During the final against South Africa she delivered a perfect ball to Ordega which South Africa Goalkeeper came out for and brought down Ordega in the Penalty Box and the resulting Penalty was missed by Oshoala, Ebere wanted to take the penalty but Oshoala insisted as the Star player...

Patricia George joins SC Sand: Time to Shine ?


Raised in an athletic family, 23-year old American-born forward, Patricia George always dreamt of playing football professionally. She signed her first professional contract in January 2020, with BV Cloppenburg, and scored twice on her debut. It would seem like the perfect start to life as a pro, until the coronavirus pandemic forced the cancellation of the season with Patricia having only made two appearances and out of contract. Back to square one.

She finally completed a move to SC Sand in July 2020, and has now been unveiled as a member of the German Bundesliga 1 club. She spoke exclusively with EaglesTracker ahead of the upcoming season.

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Q: How excited are you to be joining SC Sand and making the step-up to Bundesliga 1 ?

A: I’m so excited to be playing for Sc Sand and being able to play in Bundesliga 1. The journey to get here has been pretty long and hard. Just having to work out and keep in shape during times when I didn’t even know if I would even be on a team was definitely discouraging at times. So I’m just so Grateful that i continued to work hard and trust the process and finally get to playing top level soccer, and living out my dream of playing professionally.

Q: What are your goals and expectations for the upcoming season ?

A: My goal for this season is just to keep improving on my craft on the field. This will be a very good test for me, being that this is my first time playing at this level. So I want to go into the season with full confidence, and also allow my self to learn from my mistakes without getting down on my self, and to continue to get better as a football player. I expect the season to be tough and really test my abilities, but I’m confident that I will come out stronger and a better player!


WILLSTATT, GERMANY – AUGUST 10: Patricia George of SC Sand Women’s poses during the team presentation on August 10, 2020 in Willstatt, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Scheuber/Getty Images for DFB)
Is it finally Patricia’s Time to Shine ?
SC Sand kick off their 2020/2021 Bundesliga campaign with a trip to Bayern Munich on September 6th at 1pm, Nigerian time.

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Uchenna Kanu make Damallsvenskan Team Eleven of the Week:


Two big-playing midfielders in Djurgården and a five-goal shooter are some of those who take place in this week's eleven in the damallsvenskan.

GOALKEEPER

Jennifer Falk, 27, Kopparbergs / Göteborg

Falk kept her sixth and seventh zeros for this year this week and is safety herself in the goal when she gained full confidence as first goalkeeper. A very important cog in gold-thirsty Gothenburg which, thanks to this week's results, can in principle decide the series with a win in the series final against Sunday. It is not impossible that Falk is the match winner in that case.

DEFENDERS

Natalia Kuikka, 24, Kopparbergs / Göteborg

Kuikka was a giant against Vittsjö and sent a hard and very delicious shot straight into the cross with the left. But was only skill behind the goal? In any case, Kuikka himself believes that Emma Koivistos and her recurring "stone, scissors, bag" before each match was a must. “Hard to say if it went as well (without editor's note). It is important to have a recurring ritual, ”she said.

Portia Boakye, 31, Djurgården

We are not used to seeing experienced Boakye as a midfielder, but the Ghanaian can end up there many more times after the effort against FC Rosengård. The 31-year-old excelled against the strongest team in the series and was the highest contributor to the reigning champions being zeroed for the first time this year.


Gudrun Arnardottir, 25, Djurgården

Arnardottir made Mimmi Larsson himself fade, which is not an easy task. FC Rosengård came to the Stadium after scoring 16 goals in the last two matches but created a maximum of a couple of 100% chances against the bottom team Djurgården. A heroic effort by the Icelander paved the way for the heavy score.

Eva Nyström, 20, Umeå

Nyström was involved and kept a clean sheet in Umeå's scalp against Eskilstuna and in a half in the losing match against Kopparbergs / Göteborg. The young defender acted smart and was right in the position game against Gothenburg heavy offensive. She handled difficult situations with good game perception and physique.

MIDFIELD

Jutta Rantala, 20 Kristianstad

Rantala scored half of her goals for the season this week and was a big victory organizer against both Kif Örebro (one goal and one assist) and Växjö (one penalty goal). Just like the rest of the team that played nine straight games without a loss and took three straight victories, the Finn is playing with a higher self-confidence now.

Filippa Curmark, 25, Kopparbergs / Göteborg

Curmark had started all Allsvenskan matches before the Umeå match last. Once she was substituted at half time, after a goalless first Half it took only a few minutes before the midfielder nicely shot the ball in the crossbar from a distance and made for another Gothenburg victory. An important piece that the coaches did not want would be given a yellow card before the league final that awaits.

Anna Oscarsson, 24, Eskilstuna

Eskilstuna may not have stood for its strongest week overall, but the long-awaited scalp against Piteå promised well. It's crowded in the attack hard hard working Felica Rogic, sorry for that, but Oscarsson will at least get a place here. It is clear that the 24-year-old thrives on the football field again after the club change - very gratifying to see.

Uchenna Kanu, 23, Linköping

Kanu has lined up fine efforts since she came to LFC, and against Uppsala she took the place as central forward after weak form and benched compatriot Ebere Orji, who has not scored since the season-opening matches. After two new hits, the two Nigerians have scored five goals each, when Kanu also scored the consolation goal in the 1-7 loss against Rosengård this week.


Mimmi Larsson, 26, FC Rosengård

If you score five (!) Goals against the top team and the old club Linköping, you should of course have a place in this week's eleven. Larsson is the strongest player in the league and has risen a couple of notches in his new club after a heavy season in the wrong position in LFC last year. There is fierce competition in the national team, but the shooting queen's effort in the first half of the season stands out.

Svava Ros Gudmundsdottir, 24, Kristianstad

When the other two strikers in the eleven delivered eight goals together this week, you can actually take the liberty of picking out one who has gone goalless, at least on paper. The Icelander steered in the decisive goal against Kif Örebro (which Anna Welin got) and is a key player in the team's joyful offensive which has resulted in a total of 23 goals so far this year - and above all six new points last week.

Minsk FK releases Ogbiagbevha, Wogu

20th August 2020


Belarusian side, Minsk FK has parted ways with Nigerian duo of Emueje Ogbiagbevha, and Chioma Wogu, www.kick442.com can report.

The release of both players was confirmed on the club’s social media handles alongside that of club administrator, Lennox Etuka, and Yulia Duben who will be on loan at Zorka-BSU.

Emueje Ogbiagbevha will be leaving Minsk after the end of her contract in August. She has played for Minsk since 2016. During this time, together with the team, she became the champion of Belarus four times, took the Cup and Super Cup of Belarus four times, and also won the Baltic League in 2018.

In 2019, she was recognized as the best football player in the Belarusian championship. During four seasons of Minsk’s performances in the UEFA Women’s Champions League, Emueje scored 16 goals in 17 matches. This is a record of performance for the entire period of participation of Belarusian women’s teams in the European arena. She also played for the Nigerian national team.

Midfielder Chioma Wogu joined Minsk FK this season, having previously played for Super Falcons and Nigeria Women Football League, Premiership side, Rivers Angels. She will also be leaving the club with the expiration of her six months contract meaning that both players are now free agents.

“We thank the girls who left the club for their contribution to the success of the team and wish them a bright career, and Yulia – success in the lease.” Concludes a statement from Minsk FK announcing the players’ departure.

semid4lyfe:
You have mail, sir.
Kindly check your inbox/spam and revert back to me.
Thanks.

Alright then

jimmyiovine:
I understand you. My argument on Ajibade is not about starting 11, just inclusion in any 23/25 man squad. She is viewed as a NFF baby/product. Came thru the ranks from u17, to u20 and now seniors. I know Ruth Davids, NFF head of Womens football really loved her on personal level which is similar to how most of the nff top guns view her. Without doubt the 100% guaranteed starter is Oshoala

Yes she came through the Age grade team same with the other Listed attackers only Asisat Oshoala that didn't play U17..
Oparanozie, Ordega, Orji, Adule, Kanu, Ihezuo, Ajibade, all played U17 and U20 before graduating to the falcons..

As it stands these are my Superfalcons 6 Strikers for any tourney for now...

Desire Oparanozie 26yrs
Asisat Oshoala 25yrs
Fransisca Ordega 26yrs
Ebere Orji 28yrs
Uchenna Kanu 23yrs
Rasheedat Ajibade 20yrs


Chinwendu Ihezuo 23yrs, Charity Adule 27yrs, Ini Umotong 26yrs etc...


Since the retirement of speedy Winger Stella Mbachu#7 in 2014 I haven't seen any Player capable of bringing in those qualities and excitement she brings to each game, have watched Sevilla FC Tony Payne 25yrs on several occasions she seems to have that same qualities, dribbling, pace and power even with their small frame.. I think Payne deserve a call up and I'm very sure she's has been cleared by FIFA to play for Nigeria

jimmyiovine:
Well it is also dependant on the new coach and what their formation, playing style is and striker characteristics they will want. I think only Oshoala and Ajibade are sure inclusions in any squad announcements. But we have very good options and choices sha

Very Correct though but Only Asisat Oshoala is a guaranteed a 100% berth in the team as it stands as the star Player...

As for Ajibade it would be difficult for her to displace ever ready Ordega in either of the Flank and you can't bench an inform Oparanozie for her..

Kanu 23yrs, Ihezuo 23yrs, Ajibade 20yrs, Anam Imo 19yrs, Monday Gift 19yrs are for the nearest future maybe in 2years time..

isan:
I'm not saying she not a good player but the current super falcons team is flowing with talent we can not take 5 strikers to a tournament thats why she got cut in 2018 she is down the pecking order
Oshoala
Oparanozie
Ajibade
KANU
Ihezuo and maybe umotong will get a letter before her

Hmmm.... You're counting Ordega out of the list?? the 2nd Fastest Striker in the Superfalcons who does most of the work of drawing the Defenders to herself and delivering assist. An inform Ordega would cause disaster to any team Defence couple with Pace, strength, Skills and Fighting Spirit.

isan:
Ebere orji might be a good player but she is down the pecking order as far as the striking role is concerned ...if not for KANU umotong would have made the cut for 2019 world cup

You're not following up with her game that's why you're saying this... A player who recently won the player of the month of July in the Swedish OBOS Damallskveskan. She's an intelligent and quick player right from her U17 when she started pairing with Desire Oparanozie..


She, Kanu and Uchendu Chinaza plays for the same club
Orji has 5 goals and 2 assist
Kanu also have 5 goals and 1 assist

Orji and Kanu alongside Sweden national team Striker Hurtig pair upfront in a 3-4-3 formation for their Club...
Hurtig on the Left, Orji center, Kanu on the right...

Desire Oparanozie Is still the most dangerous 9 we have she lost form from year 2018/19 due to the injury she sustained during the 2018 season, it really affected her a lot and you know we Nigerian aren't that patient with Player's we easily write them off especially when they are off form or they cost us winning...

If you noticed after the 2019 World Cup she managed to score 6 League goals for her Clubside..But I'm very happy she's back to fitness after working hard during the COVID-19 Lockdown..

Some of her followers on IG even complained about her training routine that a woman isn't supposed to train that hard because she really worked so hard ... with her recent pictures you will see she looks fit..

isan:
Ebere orji hasn't play for us in ages and umotong made the last provisional before she was cut i didn't know why omitted her from your list also KANU , ajibade and ihezuo will all fair better as a winger in a attacking system their frame doesn't fit a striker they will get bullied oparanozie lost form and appear heavy that is why I'm concern about her and u know will can't take all the strikers u listed to a major tournament. @ schemerkhiz

Orji Ebere have been off and on with the Superfalcons, She Played both Qualifying game of the 2016 AWCON under coach Florence Omagbemi but wasn't called up for the tournament...

Also 2018 AWCON she was invited for the Camping phase alongside Charity Adule, Oghonna Chukwudi but they didn't make the final cut... which I know was due to time frame for the tournament

Orji is a very good Striker, she plays any of the position upfront using both feets.

isan:
Who will displace oshoala ? She's a striker don't forget i think oparanozie is done she's too heart our strikers list goes like this

Oshoala
Ajibade
Umotong
Kanu

I will go with this 7 as our Strikers based on Their Performance for the Superfalcons and current form..

Desire Oparanozie
Asisat Oshoala
Fransisca Ordega
Uchenna Kanu
Ebere Orji
Rasheedat Ajibade
Chinwendu Ihezuo

isan:
Who will displace oshoala ? She's a striker don't forget i think oparanozie is done she's too heart our strikers list goes like this

Oshoala
Ajibade
Umotong
Kanu

Oparanozie is still on touchable, she scored 2 two days back then one yesterday Which is 3goals in two games...

Oparanozie is the only Natural, and most Physical number 9 we currently have, she's back
A player losing form in a season doesn't mean she's off forever.. I can't pick Superfalcons front 3 without Oparanozie been the no.9


As for Kanu she's the team Ronaldo because she plays more Similar to Ronaldo than any of the Superfalcons Strikers and in an interview she also said Ronaldo is her role model.

if I'm not mistaking but I will check again Okobi has been in the team of the week just once this season
Ayinde twice
Kanu twice
Orji Twice