Ebi reveals how South Africa loss affected Super Falcons

The Tremendous Falcons had been trying to start their Nations Cup journey on a robust be aware, however a South African sucker punch threw them off steadiness

Tremendous Falcons captain Onome Ebi has revealed that she and her teammates had been left devastated after their 2-1 loss to South Africa of their opening fixture of the 2022 Ladies’s Africa Cup of Nations.

Nigeria started their title protection on a bitter be aware, as they succumbed to a younger South African aspect. Two targets from Jermaine Seoposenwe and Hilda Magaia ensured that Rasheedat Ajibade’s stoppage-time purpose was an odd comfort.

It was a flat efficiency from the nine-time African champions, one not befitting of the pedigree of the Nigerians.

Nonetheless, while revealing that the staff felt unhealthy concerning the loss, Onome affirms that they’re ready to deliver their A-game.

“We really feel unhealthy to have misplaced the opening match,” Ebi told OgaNla media.

“And it was towards South Africa for that matter, however we’ve been capable of put that behind us.

“We resolved instantly after the match that we are going to give what it takes to win all remaining video games.

Adequate for the Tremendous Falcons, they face Botswana subsequent. Though Botswana gained their opening recreation towards Burundi 4-2, they’re lightweights when in comparison with Nigeria.

The Tremendous Falcons have sufficient of their arsenal to see off Botswana. Nonetheless, in the event that they replicate the identical flat efficiency from the sport towards the Banyana Banyana, they may get shocked.