“Nigeria weren’t stronger than us”

The Lionesses misplaced for the ninth time in 13 conferences towards the Tremendous Falcons on Thursday

Cameroon ladies’s coach, Gabriel Zabo has mentioned his women matched the Nigerians strength-for-strength however the Tremendous Falcons’ unbeatable expertise was the distinction.

Rasheedat Ajibade’s 57th-minute header was the distinction for the Nigerians.

Zabo spoke after the sport and mentioned he’ll rally the women to play for his or her place on the World Cuo by way of the remaining routes.

He mentioned the Nigerians weren’t higher than Cameroon however have had the expertise of many video games at that stage.

“The sport was gained on high quality particulars. They weren’t stronger than us, however they used the expertise they’ve within the huge competitions. And on this recreation, with regards to using their expertise, they’re unbeatable, ” Zabo mentioned in his post-match interview.

“It’s not throughout, we nonetheless have an opportunity to qualify for the World Cup this Sunday. My gamers confirmed by their stage of play tonight that they had been pleased to be globalists,”

Cameroon will subsequent face debutants Botswana in a doubtlessly tough recreation. The winner of the tie will head to the intercontinental play-offs for the World Cup.

“Now we have just a few hours to look at the video this match, see what was occurring and what was fallacious. I’ll give the women a while to digest this elimination. However I guarantee you that we’ll get again on observe in a short time.”