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WAFCON 2024: Alloy Agu Commends Super Falcons’ Tenacity in Triumph Over Botswana
By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde
Former Nigerian international Alloy Agu asserts that the Super Falcons’ tenacity was crucial in securing a vital victory against Botswana in the ongoing 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
Chinwendu Ihezuo’s decisive strike in the 89th minute propelled the nine-time African champions into the quarterfinals, despite a somewhat lackluster display in Casablanca, Morocco.
This win against Botswana elevated the Super Falcons to the top of Group B, boasting a perfect six points, ahead of Algeria, who sit in second place with four points.
In his post-match comments, Agu, who had previously criticized the Super Falcons’ inefficiency in front of goal, spoke with Completesports.com, urging the team to be more clinical with every scoring opportunity they encounter.
“Congratulations to the Super Falcons for securing a spot in the quarter-finals of the ongoing 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. I also commend the players for their determination against a Botswana team that posed challenges for the Super Falcons throughout much of the match.
“Nevertheless, the team needs to improve their ability to convert goal-scoring opportunities, as they should have netted more goals against Botswana. This is a critical area that I believe the coach should address as the tournament advances.”
“I wish the players the best of luck in their upcoming matches in the tournament.”
