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I pray Nigeria make it through the group stage.

Can a draw against China qualify us for quarter final?

Guys, Chris Giwa & his team have taken over the glass house with the recent withdrawal of the DSS. Which way Naija?

Schemerkhiz:
Six players that have to hold it together for Africa at 2018 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.

Home  Six players that have to hold it together for Africa at 2018 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.

        

George Nitro Duah, August 3, 2018, News, U20WWC, African, Ghana, Nigeria, 0 



The FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup has a reputation of an exciting tournament, though very predictable – three nations have won the previous eight tournaments. On the African continent, Ghana and Nigeria have held the torch for the previous five tournaments – that should be enough for you to predict.

“If you think you are too small to make a difference you haven’t spent a night with a mosquito” – “everyone has a package, not many people open theirs” – these and other African proverbs are some of the farewell messages families and friends are likely to infuse in the minds of these 42 players selected by both Nigeria and Ghana charged to hoist the flag of the continent.

Nigeria is the only African nation to have made it to all nine competitions and one of the four nations to have done so(USA, Germany and Brazil are the other three). They have made the final twice, losing to Germany on both occasions in 2010 and 2014.

The Super Falconets have been accompanied by the Black Princesses in the last five tournaments and the latter are yet to make it out of the first round of the tournament.

The continent undoubtedly boasts of a myriad of talents and some at this stage will float above their peers and it’s a matter of who wills it more as the 9thedition of the FIFA Under-20 Female World Cup kick-starts on Sunday, August 5.

In this article, I will be sharing with you orderly, six players, three from each team likely to ruffle shoulders to become the very best in the tournament and perhaps charge through to bring Africa the first title.

1. Ernestina Abambila – Unattached

It’s not a day’s job trying to reinterpret the tenets laid down by Ernestina Abambila. The 19-year-old have played in almost every role for the Black Maidens, Black Princesses and Black Queens.

She’s robust, skillful, very top on his passing game and has great shot power – all in one person.

The former FC Minsk midfielder is the only Ghanaian to score in UEFA’s prestigious Women’s Champions League, she scored in FC Minsk’s victory over Slovenia’s Ljubljana in the 2017-18 season.

Ernestina Abambila is a household name already; a 90-minute equaliser with a well-struck free-kick against Italy in the quarter finals of the 2014 FIFA U-17 World Cup will demand opponents to be more alert, she again scored a magnificent blast from range to put Ghana ahead in a group stage game against USA at Papua New Guinea – she has a knack for scoring screamers.

Her versatility should be able to propel Coach Yusif Basigi’s side; Abambila can play everywhere on the pitch.

2.   Rasheedat Ajibade – FC Robo

Rasheedat Ajibade seems bound to play at the very top of her career. Opportunely for her, she’s still 18 and this tournament is easily predicted one that should be a breakthrough for her.

The Football Club Robo forward has tasted 10 games at FIFA organised competitions; 7 at the 2016 Under-17 World Cup and 3 at the 2016 Under-20 World Cup scoring 2 goals.

Ajibade impressively banged in 10 goals in the qualifiers and is likely the most expected to shine when Nigeria take to the field against 3 times Champions, Germany, before wrapping the group up against Haiti and China PR.

She has the ability to turn half chances to goals and will obviously be the live-wire upfront for the Super Falconets.

3.   Glory Ogbonna – Ibom Angels Football Club

The 19-year-old center back sparks a sense of constant watching and will be heading into the 2018 tournament as one of the few to have maintained their place in the team from the previous tournament.

Ogbonna is one of the 2016 squad to endure that painful exit from the world cup despite beating Spain and Canada.

She has honed her style as a footballer – a defender comfortable with the ball at her feet, eager to move forward and make things happen as much as shut out the oppositions.

She’s well expected to hold the lines for the Super Falconets.

4.   Grace Asantewaa – Ampem Darkoa Ladies

Arguably the most improved Ghanaian female footballer in the last two years. Asantewaa has featured in tournaments for the Black Maidens (Jordan 2016), Black Queens (WAFU 2018) and now completing the trend with Black Princesses.

Her sublime skills, marvelous techniques and ability to effortlessly ghost past opposition defense to create goal scoring opportunities at will makes her one of the players to lean on going into the tournament.

She has already lifted a trophy with the Black Queens and will look to overturn Black Princesses’ inability to make it out of the first round of the FIFA U-20 World Cup.

5.   Anam Imo – Nassarawa Amazons

At age 17, Imo has already neared a senior national team appearance and was omitted from the 2016 Super Falcons squad for the African Women’s Cup of Nations.

The Center Forward has the muscle, bustle and hustle to cause opponents damage and despite a few faults, would be a name to be feared on Super Falconets’ team sheet.

Anam Imo is a natural goal scorer exemplified by the fact that easily turn heads around effortlessly. She might be forced to start on the bench at the will of Rasheedat Ajibade, but will relish a little time prove her worth.

6.   Sandra Owusu Ansah – Supreme Ladies

Sandra Owusu Ansah doesn’t dribble as much; she relies on that poacher instinct of hers. She tends to play in and around the penalty box, cutting in from the left or getting on the end of crosses.

18-year-old Sandra Owusu Ansah will look to have a goal again against Les Bleuets goalie Mylene Chavas. The Supreme Ladies forward, who was 16 years old back then launched in a low strike to draw Ghana level against France, in an eventual two all draw.

The Supreme Ladies forward is earmarked to lead the lines for the Black Princesses at the absence of Priscilla Adubea.

She has already powered in 7 goals in 10 competitive outings for the Black Princesses including a goal France’s Mylene Chavas two years back.

May this analogy translate to a good result at the world cup for Africa.

Any news on court's decision on Giwa & Pinnick? I'm itching to hear if Nigerian football will progress or not

oloriooko:
Enyimba tactically so poor today despite playing on a very good pitch
A Nigerian Folorunsho plays for them and they are better and more fit than our guys

Can Enyimba still qualify from this group? Our league is poo

Williamsville v Enyimba 2-0 (78 mins)

Williamsville v Enyimba 1-0 (73 mins)

tbaba1234:
Carl offered a job with the super eagles.

Good thinking, good product

isan:
Throwback

George Abbey & Joseph Yobo

Willian moves to Man U.

This one that players and coaches are decamping & defecting like our Nigerian politicians, they plan am?

This one that players are decamping and defecting like our Nigerian politicians, they plan am?

olapluto:
# Position FIFA Popular Name Last Name First Name Shirt Name Date of Birth Club Height
1 Goalkeeper OKEKE Onyinyechukwu OKEKE Onyinyechukwu
Patience
O. OKEKE 17.08.1998 Edo Queens FC (NGA) 182
2 Midfielder SAIKI Mary SAIKI Mary Atinuke SAIKI 08.04.2000 Rivers Angels FC (NGA) 155
3 Defender OGBONNA Glory OGBONNA Glory Akumbu OGBONNA 25.12.1998 Ibom Angels FC (NGA) 166
4 Midfielder UCHEIBE Christy UCHEIBE Christy Onyenaturuchi UCHEIBE 25.12.2000 Capital City Dove FC (NGA) 170
5 Defender MONDAY Gift MONDAY Gift Nyakno MONDAY 09.12.2001 FC Robo (NGA) 168
6 Defender FAMUDITI Oluwakemi FAMUDITI Oluwakemi Abiodun FAMUDITI 16.12.1998 Kogi Confluence FC (NGA) 168
7 Midfielder EFIH Peace EFIH Peace Ewomazino EFIH 05.08.2000 Edo Queens FC (NGA) 160
8 Forward AJIBADE Rasheedat AJIBADE Rasheedat Busayo AJIBADE 08.12.1999 FC Robo (NGA) 160
9 Defender DURU Joy DURU Joy Ndidi DURU 23.12.1999 Nasarawa Amazons FC (NGA) 170
10 Midfielder SAHEED Adebisi SAHEED Adebisi Ameerat SAHEED 18.07.2000 FC Robo (NGA) 161
11 Forward AMOO Bashirat AMOO Bashirat AMOO 06.06.2002 Confluence Queens FC (NGA) 160
12 Midfielder IGBOAMALU Grace IGBOAMALU Grace Chinyere IGBOAMALU 29.12.2001 Nasarawa Amazons FC (NGA) 158
13 Defender OLOGBOSERE Mary OLOGBOSERE Mary Nunumwen OLOGBOSERE 18.05.1999 Ibom Angels FC (NGA) 163
14 Forward IMO Anam IMO Anam Mary IMO 30.11.2000 Nasarawa Amazons FC (NGA) 159
15 Defender SUNDAY Opeyemi SUNDAY Opeyemi Anu SUNDAY 12.07.1999 Sunshine Queens FC (NGA) 159
16 Goalkeeper NNADOZIE Chiamaka NNADOZIE Chiamaka Cynthia NNADOZIE 08.12.2000 Rivers Angels FC (NGA) 175
17 Forward OKEKE Chidinma OKEKE Chidinma Nkeruka C. OKEKE 11.08.2000 FC Robo (NGA) 182
18 Defender EZEKIEL Blessing EZEKIEL Blessing EZEKIEL 18.02.1999 Rivers Angels FC (NGA) 166
19 Midfielder ODUEKE Taibat ODUEKE Taibat Kikelomo ODUEKE 07.03.1999 Edo Queens FC (NGA) 166
20 Forward BELLO Aishat BELLO Aishat Chunene BELLO 25.12.2000 Nasarawa Amazons FC (NGA) 169
21 Goalkeeper AKAREKOR Rita AKAREKOR Rita AKAREKOR 13.02.2001 Sunshine Queens FC (NGA) 172
Coach: MUSA Christopher (NGA)

Final 21 players officially going to France. The players will wear the same jersey as the Super eagles wore in Russia.

Hope these players will do very well ooo

Humility017:
read somewhere today....buhari cautioned dalung to resolve the nff issue or else loose his job.
this is after the presidency was briefed by keyamo on the implication of fifa ban on his re-election bid...

to be honest dalung mastermind this crisis...so he should be asked to resolve it and buhari should please drop him... he is not competent.

If this news is true then I am very happy

BascoVanVeli:
Aniekeme Asuquo ends the match as a contest 4-0

We are in Niger 2019 U20AFCON. Congratulations provided FIFA does not ban NFF

oloriooko:
NFF is such a dump of uselessness
Heard the U20 had to go to Wuse market to get their jerseys for the first leg of this match cuz no jerseys in NFF store
Now the NFF Twitter handle cannot update us about the match being played in Agege Lagos!
Why should NFF escape Fifa ban?

My country, my country! We are in big mess

Nigeria v Mauritania 3-0. I saw it on Mauritania Twitter handle

BascoVanVeli:
See pitch!!

This pitch depicts the plight of Nigerian football.

BascoVanVeli:
Nazifi Yahaya was the scorer of the second goal.

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Thank you guys for all the update. Keep pouring them in.

Update of U20 Nigeria vs Mauritania please

BascoVanVeli:
Nigeria up 1-0. Saw it on Mauritania's twitter account. Wasiu Ololade

A game taking place in Lagos, Nigeria can't be televised? Na wa for my country. When NFF is on fire, how can they remember to televise it?

See the fun Chris Giwa wants to spoil

Chris Giwa should please leave our football alone to thrive. This shit you are about to put us into will wreck our development. For God sake can't you wait till September when NFF elections begin? Kai. The man self!!!

Chris Giwa is trying to put Nigeria into FIFA's trouble. The question I ask him is that; Is it by force? Since 2014 he has been fighting. Haba! I don tire for the man jare.

Uzoho Francis is Nigeria's No 1. Take it or leave it, he tried. Ebuehi Tryonne is our No 2. Simy Nwankwo should be our new No 9 Alex Iwobi No 10

Add your own next generation of players.
If Rohr should be retained? Let NFF decide.

This group is very cheap for Belgium & England ooo. Na next round we go know who be who

We should pray for a draw in this game ooooo

soetanoreoluwa:
Nairaland 23 Man Squad with Technical crew

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Goalkeepers

1.Bascovanveli
2. edi287
3. Danielninono

Defenders

4.Lexyman
5.Napeleon55
6.Taliban
7.AIG07
8.Komekn
9.davep
10. maidaboi
11. omanbala

Midfielders

12. Certitude
13. Humility
14. Safarigirl
15. darkelf
16. bolowolowo
17.solonnachi

Strikers

18.Metaljigsaw
19.icon79
20.Realpoacher
21.Goke7
22.klexycole
23.Krattoss

Technical crew

Coach
Icon4s

Assistant Coach 1

Kog45

Assistant coach 11

TheGoodjoe

Assistant coach 111

TheSuperNerd

Goalkeeper Trainer

Tbaba1234

Medical Team

Michael2
Dr kclever

Fitness Trainers

Captainstephen
Andrew444
goldenfish80

Team Psychologists

Mujtahida
Congo4ka

Video Analysts

Joebie
Oasis

Team scouts

Chriskels
Forgiveness
Charlesemeka

Logistics and protocols

Elyte
Loogan

media Officer

soetanoreoluwa

Incase you are not selected keep working hard AFCOn 2019 is fast approaching

If you like shout corruption and Wayo Wayo...

Incase you are doubting the selection kindly ask questions

Technical crew should set up the game plan.

Just hope the team will be able to work together to bring the cup home

2 days to World Cup... I can't wait

Bros you harsh ooo. You give me Onazi role, I go break person leg for field ooo. Good job though

If we beat Iceland & Croatia draws Argentina, then it will be

Croatia. 4pts
Nigeria. 3pts
Argentina. 2pts
Iceland. 1pt


If we beat Iceland & Argentina beats Croatia, it will be:

Argentina 4pts
Croatia. 3pts
Nigeria. 3pts
Iceland. 1pt

We must be at our best. Play 3-5-2 Rohr please. Let Mikel and Ndidi sit deep while Iwobi plays 10.

Morocco lost the hosting right to 2026 world cup and also lost to Iran. Egypt lost to Uruguay. Who did Africa offend biko.

Let's hold night vigil, fasting & prayers for Nigeria now ooo

Congratulations to our Falcons for qualifying for AWC 2018 at Ghana. I pray we find it easy in any group we are placed ooo. I don't pray for South Africa, Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea because of the aging in our team. If Faith Ikidi is 35 years, Ebi Onome is 31, Rita Chikwelu should be 35/36., then it's time to get replacements immediately. The qualifiers for France 2019 will be very tough so our coaches need to scout for better young players. November 11th is getting closer. Work starts now..

Wishing the Super Falcons easy passage to AWC in Ghana tomorrow Monday 11/6/18 as they battle the Gambia in Agege, Lagos

And the Super Eagles as they commence their world cup against Croatia on Saturday 17/6/18 in Russia

A loaded football week for Nigeria.