Nigeria vs Burundi(4-0) Ajibade, Efih, Kanu x2 ) Ajibade with like 2 or 3 assists

[Odas]

Hmm, so we are playing Cameroon in the next round?

[Odas]

I haven't seen the Cameroonians play, but I am scared of them, at little.

[mcal]

...this coach better refresh and start his first starters of this match vs Cameroon because these subs no be am.

[Gotti]

WELL DONE LADIES!

But apart from the 4th goal…
That second-half was a bore-fest!

[Abbey]

I know BP posted a link to Wikipedia which shows they have won it 11 times to dispute my assertion of 9(using BBC count). I am confused now. What is the right number?

This commentator and BBC articles keeps saying we have won’t this competition 9 times in 11, does that mean The first 2 editions didn’t count?

Cito,

To you, how many do you think we won? Personally, I can't remember the numbers of times we won, but I know we lost; at least, two of those finals. If my brain is not failing me, I think South Africa won one and Cameroon, or so won another. Still, I could be completely wrong, so don't quote me, please

Equatorial Guinea twice.

Nigeria has won it Nine (9) times.
https://www.ghanamma.com/2022/07/02/waf ... ive%20time.

[Gotti]

I haven't seen the Cameroonians play, but I am scared of them, at little.

Whatever form Cameroon is at the moment…
They will certainly RAISE their game against Nigeria!

As usual, they have brought a very PHYSICAL team…
And their GK (Ange Bawou) won the Nigerian league with Bayelsa Queens.
>

[Odas]

I haven't seen the Cameroonians play, but I am scared of them, at little.

Whatever form Cameroon is at the moment…
They will certainly RAISE their game against Nigeria!

As usual, they have brought a very PHYSICAL team…
And their GK (Ange Bawou) won the Nigerian league with Bayelsa Queens.
>

Kai, wahala dey-ooo!

[Gotti]

This commentator and BBC articles keeps saying we have won’t this competition 9 times in 11, does that mean The first 2 editions didn’t count?

Cito,

To you, how many do you think we won? Personally, I can't remember the numbers of times we won, but I know we lost; at least, two of those finals. If my brain is not failing me, I think South Africa won one and Cameroon, or so won another. Still, I could be completely wrong, so don't quote me, please

Equatorial Guinea twice.

Only Nigeria (9x) and Equatorial Guinea (2x) have EVER won the WAFCON…
In addition, Nigeria won the first 2 African Championships under a different format.

Interestingly, Equatorial Guinea won it with several Nigerian and Brazilians imports…
Since CAF tightened the nationality eligibility criteria, they’ve fallen off considerably (lost 0-9 to Falcons last year).

[Enugu II]

Cito

The confusion stems from the fact that there was no final tournament in the first two competitions won by Nigeria. The first two competitions were strictly used to determine the rep to the Women's World Cup and that involved two leg contests between the final two teams. Thereafter a proper tournament was instituted.

I know BP posted a link to Wikipedia which shows they have won it 11 times to dispute my assertion of 9(using BBC count). I am confused now. What is the right number?

This commentator and BBC articles keeps saying we have won’t this competition 9 times in 11, does that mean The first 2 editions didn’t count?

Cito,

To you, how many do you think we won? Personally, I can't remember the numbers of times we won, but I know we lost; at least, two of those finals. If my brain is not failing me, I think South Africa won one and Cameroon, or so won another. Still, I could be completely wrong, so don't quote me, please

Equatorial Guinea twice.

[Gotti]

Ebi has been a legendary servant to her country but e do.
She’s slow, has poor control and can’t pass.

Not true. She is slow, yes, but the other points are not true.

Bro, sometimes you’ve got to ponder what some folks are watching…
Ebi is probably the best long-range passer on the team, the Thiago Silva of the Falcons.

[Gotti]

Maclean is not doing a good job with her chances.

Madam Toothpaste repeatedly kept making the wrong decisions…
Put it down to newbie nerves, but here we’re missing the injured Esther Okoronkwo.

[Igugu]

So wasteful…
Should be 5-0 or 6-0 by now.

This coach needs to drill the (a) The attacking forwards: on "placing the ball" to achieve better goal-scoring chances. (b) the Defense: to thread the balls to the midfield or attacking forwards to give them a better run on the opponents' defense and goal-scoring chances.

They must cut down on "Route One" football. Against South Africa and Cameroon, Falcons may be found wanting if they don't learn to how control balls effectively, give short passes especially in and close to the opponents' 18-yard box, and a better one on one management of the ball. Tell them football is not all about running 100 Miles an hour without good end result.

The coach must get to work, please.

[Kneedeep]

Can we please stop with the imitation Ronaldo goal celebrations ( 2nd goal)?

The great nation that platformed Afrobeats, Prince Nico Mbarga (top selling song ever), and Dizzy K. Falola cannot be importing football dances .

[Gotti]

So wasteful…
Should be 5-0 or 6-0 by now.

This coach needs to drill the (a) The attacking forwards: on "placing the ball" to achieve better goal-scoring chances. (b) the Defense: to thread the balls to the midfield or attacking forwards to give them a better run on the opponents' defense and goal-scoring chances.

They must cut down on "Route One" football. Against South Africa and Cameroon, Falcons may be found wanting if they don't learn to how control balls effectively, give short passes especially in and close to the opponents' 18-yard box, and a better one on one management of the ball. Tell them football is not all about running 100 Miles an hour without good end result.

The coach must get to work, please.

Not normally a fan of "Route One" football...
But it was WORKING on Sunday, and you stick with what's working.

The real acid test for Coach Randy is...
Does he have tools in his quiver to switch things around when required.

[iworo]

[waka-man]

Ebi has been a legendary servant to her country but e do.
She’s slow, has poor control and can’t pass.

Not true. She is slow, yes, but the other points are not true.

Bro, sometimes you’ve got to ponder what some folks are watching…
Ebi is probably the best long-range passer on the team, the Thiago Silva of the Falcons.

That wasn’t really about good long range passing. Yeah, the long ball out wide worked most of the time but it didn’t need real accuracy with Ajigbade and Uchenna having such dominance of the BDI full backs. And her short and mid range passing will need to be a factor in other games.

Here’s my overall point though: she’s been so good for us but the decline is palpable and against fast, skilled attackers as we’ll soon meet, she’s a liability.

[waka-man]

Underrated, unfussy. I like her a lot.

[Enugu II]

So wasteful…
Should be 5-0 or 6-0 by now.

This coach needs to drill the (a) The attacking forwards: on "placing the ball" to achieve better goal-scoring chances. (b) the Defense: to thread the balls to the midfield or attacking forwards to give them a better run on the opponents' defense and goal-scoring chances.

They must cut down on "Route One" football. Against South Africa and Cameroon, Falcons may be found wanting if they don't learn to how control balls effectively, give short passes especially in and close to the opponents' 18-yard box, and a better one on one management of the ball. Tell them football is not all about running 100 Miles an hour without good end result.

The coach must get to work, please.

Not normally a fan of "Route One" football...
But it was WORKING on Sunday, and you stick with what's working.

The real acid test for Coach Randy is...
Does he have tools in his quiver to switch things around when required.

KPOM. The high line used by opponents justified the use of route one and it worked with the faster Falcons repeatedly getting behind the line. Its effectiveness led to the opponents switching the left side of the line before interval after it became a serious problem it was a perfect response to the opponents in this particular game.

[chopachop]

I haven't seen the Cameroonians play, but I am scared of them, at little.

Whatever form Cameroon is at the moment…
They will certainly RAISE their game against Nigeria!

As usual, they have brought a very PHYSICAL team…
And their GK (Ange Bawou) won the Nigerian league with Bayelsa Queens.
>

Stereotype. You have not even seen them play.
Rest assured, I think the falcons will defeat the Lionesse. We are talking of a team that couldn't
even beat a very weak Togo team, they are just not good at all except they dramatically
improve which I think will not happen because they are a poorly coached team lacking in
the fundamentals of the game.

[mcal]

So wasteful…
Should be 5-0 or 6-0 by now.

This coach needs to drill the (a) The attacking forwards: on "placing the ball" to achieve better goal-scoring chances. (b) the Defense: to thread the balls to the midfield or attacking forwards to give them a better run on the opponents' defense and goal-scoring chances.

They must cut down on "Route One" football. Against South Africa and Cameroon, Falcons may be found wanting if they don't learn to how control balls effectively, give short passes especially in and close to the opponents' 18-yard box, and a better one on one management of the ball. Tell them football is not all about running 100 Miles an hour without good end result.

The coach must get to work, please.

Not normally a fan of "Route One" football...
But it was WORKING on Sunday, and you stick with what's working.

The real acid test for Coach Randy is...
Does he have tools in his quiver to switch things around when required.

KPOM. The high line used by opponents justified the use of route one and it worked with the faster Falcons repeatedly getting behind the line. Its effectiveness led to the opponents switching the left side of the line before interval after it became a serious problem it was a perfect response to the opponents in this particular game.

...route one can be good if the striker can control the ball when lobed to her.
Many times we saw the runner miss controlling the ball hence defenders catch up or the goalie thwart them.
Good example, Oshoala's first miss control vs South Africa could have been the first goal.

[airwolex]

We need to be more clinical. That Burundi team was like an under 15, they needed to have chopped at least 10 goals.

[packerland]

The coach was saying that some players have already played 90 mins in 2 games and needed a rest. I hope he didn't rest Ordega yesterday just so she can play in the quarter final. I think he should leave that Onumonu, Kanu and Ajibade frontline alone.

[TonyTheTigerKiller]

We need to be more clinical. That Burundi team was like an under 15, they needed to have chopped at least 10 goals.

More clinical, I agree but beyond that, our girls are professionals and I hope they know they cannot underestimate any opponent, under 15 or not, like we fans do


Cheers.