WAFCON 2022: Upper Cut And Knockout But The Super Falcons Can Still Stand – National

Nigeria’s Tremendous Falcons’ begin to the 2022 Ladies Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco has began on a tough patch, rougher than the patch of the 2018 version.

In 2018, they solely misplaced by a purpose to new arch-rivals, Bayana Bayana however this time, they haven’t solely misplaced, however they’ve additionally misplaced the star striker of the staff – Asisat Oshoala.

Yesterday, it was confirmed that Oshoala is not going to participate within the competitors once more after sustaining a ligament damage that can see her fly again to Barcelona for therapy. Want Oparanozie who withdrew from the competitors on account of damage was the primary blow, the South African loss was the uppercut and Oshoala’s damage was the knockout.

However with an array of stars able to show a degree and step as much as the occasion, the Tremendous Falcons can nonetheless stand the bout and ultimately win it.

The NWFL star
The identify on the lips of each fan of the Tremendous Falcons proper now’s Monday Present. The FC Robo cum Bayelsa Queens star has confirmed herself on quite a few events within the Nigeria Ladies Soccer League. This final season, she confirmed herself once more scoring 12 objectives in whole to the golden boot of the league.

She has confirmed starvation within the inexperienced and white colours as she scored a brace towards South Africa within the 4-2 to the Bayana Bayana at Aisha Buhari Cup. Present will probably be one participant to exchange Oshoala’s and Oparanozie’s footwear effectively in assault.

Uchenna Kanu (Tigres Femenil, Mexico)

Kanu is one other participant that may be relied on and yeah, she has objectives in her. 10 objectives in 5 appearances for the Tremendous Falcons shouldn’t be a fluke from the 25-year-old Abia-born striker.

In 2021, she scored 22 objectives for Linkopings FC within the Swedish league earlier than shifting to Mexico the place she netted 7 occasions in 10 video games. If Randy Waldrum wants an on the spot substitute, KANU is obtainable and prepared.

Vivian Ikechukwu (WFC Gintra, Lithuania)
She performed a component within the 2-1 loss on Monday. Now she has an opportunity to promote herself. She was on the Rivers Angels payroll earlier than shifting to Lithuania earlier this 12 months.

She scored a brace for Rivers Angels within the Ladies CAF champions league and helped the staff to the finals of the WAFU-B champions league {qualifications} and likewise received the NWFL title in 2021.

She turns 25 in three days’ time, an ideal reward awaits her on the pitch.

Ifeoma Onumonu (NY/NJ Gotham FC, USA)
The 28-year-old American-born striker has scored 3 occasions in 5 video games for the Falcons. Her peak is an added benefit for the Falcons in assault and if wanted must be successfully utilized by Waldrum.

Ifeoma netted 8 occasions in 24 video games for her membership and with an actual probability to blossom within the nationwide colours, now’s the time.

Chinonyerem Macleans (GSK Gornik Leczna, Poland)

Macleans scored 8 objectives in 10 video games for her membership in Poland. The 22-year-old Aba-born striker is without doubt one of the debutants within the squad and one of many futures of the Falcons maybe the long run is now on the 2022 WAFCON.

Francisca Ordega (CSKA Moscow, Russia)

One of many constant names within the Tremendous Falcons since she made her debut in 2010 and is essentially the most skilled of the attackers left within the squad for the time being.

She performs majorly from the wings and has scored 7 occasions in 26 video games for the Falcons. Now her management could be very a lot wanted in that assault. She’s going to shoulder that accountability as she has finished within the final 12 years.

Rasheedat Ajibade (Atletico Madrid)
Although fielded as a midfielder, Rasheedat can play a hanging position and has bought a lot of objectives.

The previous FC Robo star is one other one who Waldrum can depend on on this competitors. Having been within the shadows of Oshoala and Oparanozie now’s the time for the hearth in her to unfold large.

The Tremendous Falcons file out tonight by 9 pm towards debutants Botswana who received their first recreation by scoring 4 objectives. The match is a must-win for the Falcons if they’re to qualify for the final 8 in a snug place.

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