With babajide we will have more firepower in the attacking third, what does maclean brings to the team ? Nothing

daveP:
The front have poor crossers of the ball. Rinsola was the only quality crosser there. This lefty issue again ehn😑😑😑

Means Toni is mainly here to play RW.

The options depleted and not balanced. But fitness does what it gats do. Let's hope the added firepower gets us back to goalscoring form. That sector has been poor since COVID

isan:
You said you ranked them based on natural top 9 and put your girl maclean as no1 ....you clearly insinuating she's our best striker right now which is far from truth .....and stop saying MacLean is like oparanozie they are nothing alike oparanozie is an exceptional talent

Take anyone yu one take, Understanding matters a lot,

isan:
With babajide we will have more firepower in the attacking third, what does maclean brings to the team ? Nothing

Macleans is a Goalscorer, she brings what a natural no.9 will bring to any team..! We have been lacking that fire power upfront.. Randy who included her knows what he’s doing…!

daveP:
The front have poor crossers of the ball. Rinsola was the only quality crosser there. This lefty issue again ehn😑😑😑

Means Toni is mainly here to play RW.

The options depleted and not balanced. But fitness does what it gats do. Let's hope the added firepower gets us back to goalscoring form. That sector has been poor since COVID

I think this is the only aspect Randy got it Wrong, we needed a good crosser among the flank players upfront, Kanu and Ajibade doesn’t give that.

If Rinsola was there it would have been better because he picked Macleans and Ihezuo who are also very good in the Air and can also feed from good crosses like Oshoala.


Kanu again has a nagging Knee injury which Racing Louisville has been managing well. She won’t play 90minutes for sure, Maybe Randy has plan for Esther and Ihezuo to play from the flank.. Esther can also cross very well from the Left flank too but her style of play is very deceptive.

daveP:
Her inclusion is the only thing making me feel less pain about Rinsola Babajide omission. That's a crime against humanity to omit her. But Macleans better hit the ground running.

But wait , Iffy just recovered after months of being out with her Ankle injury, Rinsola have been active from start of the season to the end .. She should have made the team ahead of Onumonu who just came back..

isan:
With babajide we will have more firepower in the attacking third, what does maclean brings to the team ? Nothing

That's my pain. Her omission. Girl know how to beat fullbacks and cross clean accurate crosses that either of Ihezuo and Macleans will need from wingers in this tournament.


All the other crosser of the ball cross like principal cup amateurs. It is that bad and it has been ongoing for ages.

OYO for whoever still no wan admit say we need good crossers after watching all the crosses in Falcons matches in last 4years.

Osasu Obayiuwana made this claim on Twitter:
Since August 2023, when the @NGSuper_Falcons were at the #FIFAWWC, they have not played ONE friendly game. But for the qualifying games for the @Olympics, they would have had no games at all. With World Champions #Spain, #Brazil and former #WWC champs Japan in their group, that’s deeply worrying.

My response:

This information is not totally true Sir.
Yes no friendlies but 8 matches in all since the WorldCup in August 2023.
Made up of Olympic and WAFCON Qualifiers.
It would have been 10 save for São Tomé and Príncipe early withdrawal from the WAFCON.
8 matches in 11 months is actually not too bad.

25 October 2023, Ethiopia 1–1 Nigeria Olympics
31 October 2023, Nigeria 4–0 Ethiopia Olympics
30 November 2023, Nigeria 5–0 Cape Verde WAFCON
5 December 2023, Cape Verde 1–2 Nigeria WAFCON
23 February 2024 Cameroon 0–0 Nigeria Olympics
26 February 2024, Nigeria 1–0 Cameroon Olympics
5 April 2024, Nigeria 1–0 South Africa Olympics
9 April 2024, South Africa 0–0 Nigeria Olympics

Deltamani:



I think this is the only aspect Randy got it Wrong, we needed a good crosser among the flank players upfront, Kanu and Ajibade doesn’t give that.

If Rinsola was there it would have been better because he picked Macleans and Ihezuo who are also very good in the Air and can also feed from good crosses like Oshoala.


Kanu again has a nagging Knee injury which Racing Louisville has been managing well. She won’t play 90minutes for sure, Maybe Randy has plan for Esther and Ihezuo to play from the flank.. Esther can also cross very well from the Left flank too but her style of play is very deceptive.

Exactly my point.

Excellent crosser+two powerful aerial threats in the box=goals

Yet alll of this skipped their nervy and controversial drafting. E pain me die. I don't even expect Esther to take option of crossing over take-ons. That babe will rather dribble past than be scouting box, looking for who to cross to

ekehopp2:
Osasu Obayiuwana made this claim on Twitter:
Since August 2023, when the @NGSuper_Falcons were at the #FIFAWWC, they have not played ONE friendly game. But for the qualifying games for the @Olympics, they would have had no games at all. With World Champions #Spain, #Brazil and former #WWC champs Japan in their group, that’s deeply worrying.

My response:

This information is wrong sir.
They have played 8 matches since the WorldCup in August 2023.
Made up of Olympic and WAFCON Qualifiers.
It would have been 10 save for São Tomé and Príncipe early withdrawal from the WAFCON.
8 matches in 12 months is actually not too bad.

25 October 2023, Ethiopia 1–1 Nigeria Olympics
31 October 2023, Nigeria 4–0 Ethiopia Olympics
30 November 2023, Nigeria 5–0 Cape Verde WAFCON
5 December 2023, Cape Verde 1–2 Nigeria WAFCON
23 February 2024 Cameroon 0–0 Nigeria Olympics
26 February 2024, Nigeria 1–0 Cameroon Olympics
5 April 2024, Nigeria 1–0 South Africa Olympics
9 April 2024, South Africa 0–0 Nigeria Olympics

Did the ONE friendly game part skip you atall?

It has been all qualifiers.

daveP:


Did the ONE friendly game part skip you atall?

It has been all qualifiers.

Except there’s changes, report have it that they will play 1 of the following opponents.. France, Canada, Colombia and New Zealand before the Olympics..

Deltamani:


Except there’s changes, report have it that they will play 1 of the following opponents.. France, Canada, Colombia and New Zealand before the Olympics..

We so underwhelming with preparation despite the 16years absence. It's annoying. We played like 5 for WWC but 1 is what they plan for Olympics with such manner of opponents?

What's Canada doing there sef? 😆😆😆

This is Spain's Olympic squad. 🇪🇸
Who do you miss?

With all the Rumours and Done Deals regarding PSG lately, here’s how they COULD line up next season 🔥

Deltamani:
This is Spain's Olympic squad. 🇪🇸
Who do you miss?

Vicky didn't make the team. is she an alternate?

Deltamani:



I think this is the only aspect Randy got it Wrong, we needed a good crosser among the flank players upfront, Kanu and Ajibade doesn’t give that.

If Rinsola was there it would have been better because he picked Macleans and Ihezuo who are also very good in the Air and can also feed from good crosses like Oshoala.


Kanu again has a nagging Knee injury which Racing Louisville has been managing well. She won’t play 90minutes for sure, Maybe Randy has plan for Esther and Ihezuo to play from the flank.. Esther can also cross very well from the Left flank too but her style of play is very deceptive.

Maybe Waldrum is relying on the fullbacks to provide the width. But like almost everyone here, I’m kinda mystified as to why Babajide was omitted

Deltamani:


Ashleigh Plumptre had a surgery few months ago and it was very certain she wasn’t going except a Miracle of recovery! Where have you been…?

Explain that of Rinsola Babajide please

I'm so happy for Macleans. It is kinda strange how she got to make the list ahead of Ify.

Rinsola has not really integrated with the team to be considered and that's solely Randy's fault.

solonnachi:


Explain that of Rinsola Babajide please

When the competition is too stiff, you go with familiar players.

Deltamani:



I think this is the only aspect Randy got it Wrong, we needed a good crosser among the flank players upfront, Kanu and Ajibade doesn’t give that.

If Rinsola was there it would have been better because he picked Macleans and Ihezuo who are also very good in the Air and can also feed from good crosses like Oshoala.


Kanu again has a nagging Knee injury which Racing Louisville has been managing well. She won’t play 90minutes for sure, Maybe Randy has plan for Esther and Ihezuo to play from the flank.. Esther can also cross very well from the Left flank too but her style of play is very deceptive.

I also think it should have been Rinsola for Kanu because Ihezuo already offers much of what Kanu can offer.

daveP:
The front have poor crossers of the ball. Rinsola was the only quality crosser there. This lefty issue again ehn😑😑😑

Means Toni is mainly here to play RW.

The options depleted and not balanced. But fitness does what it gats do. Let's hope the added firepower gets us back to goalscoring form. That sector has been poor since COVID

Plumptre is a lefty
Unfortunately she’s not available for the competition

Melanie Leupolz has moved from Chelsea to Real Madrid.

mostob:
I'm so happy for Macleans. It is kinda strange how she got to make the list ahead of Ify.

Rinsola has not really integrated with the team to be considered and that's solely Randy's fault.

I sincerely do not think Randy fancies Rinsola. He's had a few opportunities to use her and he didn't. So while he largely went with what was familiar like you affirmed in your later post, familiarity isn't the reason Maclean made it.

PDPGuy:


Maybe Waldrum is relying on the fullbacks to provide the width. But like almost everyone here, I’m kinda mystified as to why Babajide was omitted

I agree. I think he'll play a 3-5-2. Randy as a coach places premium on defence, and with the roster he has he may just play 5 at the back.

We'll wait to see how this will all work out.

lovewins:


I sincerely do not think Randy fancies Rinsola. He's had a few opportunities to use her and he didn't. So while he largely went with what was familiar like you affirmed in your later post, familiarity isn't the reason Maclean made it.

Yea, you are right. I forgot to add that Rinsola faces stiffer competition. We really needed a striker badly and I think that worked in Maclean's favour.

lovewins:


I sincerely do not think Randy fancies Rinsola. He's had a few opportunities to use her and he didn't. So while he largely went with what was familiar like you affirmed in your later post, familiarity isn't the reason Maclean made it.

You forgot so soon that he has been with Macleans before at the last WAFCON and also invited her for one of the friendly game in USA but she didn’t turn up!

Again the Russian League games is one of the easiest to access. I be he has been following up with her game and there’s no way Randy will just include her with having some trust and use of her..

Again Macleans said she and Randy has been in Contact regularly…

lovewins:


I agree. I think he'll play a 3-5-2. Randy as a coach places premium on defence, and with the roster he has he may just play 5 at the back.

We'll wait to see how this will all work out.

Don’t think Randy will opt for 3CB at the back…

Okeke is already there to play Left back, Nicole Payne will definitely alternate as a fullback, I don’t see her starting ahead of Alozie and Okeke yet..

Randy always plays with Double pivot midfield, and the two are always defensively Strong too..

Again Randy might give us something different from what we saw at the World Cup.

Deltamani:


You forgot so soon that he has been with Macleans before at the last WAFCON and also invited her for one of the friendly game in USA but she didn’t turn up!

Again the Russian League games is one of the easiest to access. I be he has been following up with her game and there’s no way Randy will just include her with having some trust and use of her..

Again Macleans said she and Randy has been in Contact regularly…

And she played limited minutes in all of these encounters and like you rightly said she didn't impress. That is far from being familiar.

Nigerian Defender Maureen Umeughochukwu bid farewell to Nantes FC after gaining promotion to the top Division (Arkema Première Ligue) in France 🇫🇷

🚨Nigeria’s Super Falcons will test their strength against Olympics defending champs Canada in a friendly on Wednesday, July 17 in Sevilla, Spain.

The team is billed to travel to Spain on Thursday where they will hold a two-week camping.

They will fly out to Bordeaux, France on July 18th for preparations towards their opening match versus Brazil on Thursday, July 25th.

#olympicgames
#Olympics
#Paris2024

Deltamani:


Don’t think Randy will opt for 3CB at the back…

Okeke is already there to play Left back, Nicole Payne will definitely alternate as a fullback, I don’t see her starting ahead of Alozie and Okeke yet..

Randy always plays with Double pivot midfield, and the two are always defensively Strong too..

Again Randy might give us something different from what we saw at the World Cup.

So what stops Randy from playing Ohale, Blessing and Okeke at the back? Then Payne and Alozie as wing backs.

Uchiebe and Ayinde as double pivot then Debbie, Payne and Rash to complete the 5

Asisat and either of Ihezuo/Macleans as forwards.

Alternatively, Asisat starts from the bench and you have Joe in the middle and Rash moves forward.

We don't have the luxury of wingers. Kanu is battling fitness, same as Demehin. This gives Randy the best protection he can get. Playing 4 at the back is too much exposure.

lovewins:



So what stops Randy from playing Ohale, Blessing and Okeke at the back? Then Payne and Alozie as wing backs.

Uchiebe and Ayinde as double pivot then Debbie, Payne and Rash to complete the 5

Asisat and either of Ihezuo/Macleans as forwards.

Alternatively, Asisat starts from the bench and you have Joe in the middle and Rash moves forward.

We don't have the luxury of wingers. Kanu is battling fitness, same as Demehin. This gives Randy the best protection he can get. Playing 4 at the back is too much exposure.

You’re sounding as if he didn’t use 4 Defenders at the World Cup and again don’t forget how strong and dominant our double pivots are…

Brazil and Japan game should be a must win…Against Spain a draw is possible.!

yinkeys:

Plumptre is a lefty
Unfortunately she’s not available for the competition

We pack cf for front kon sacrifice fittest winger for a returnee from injury that the other two 9s will bench till we're leaving tournament? Omo!! I suspect the Alani choice was cos Ash wasn't fit on time.