WAFCON22: Ekong Tips Nigeria To Beat Burundi – National

Tremendous Falconets Hopeful, Edidong Ekong believes the senior nationwide workforce have what it takes to beat Burundi this night time on the ongoing Ladies Africa Cup of Nations going down in Morocco.

The Senior Ladies Nationwide workforce misplaced their opening group C match in opposition to title rivals, Bayana Bayana of South Africa by 2 targets to at least one and bounced again with 2-0 win over Bostwana within the second match.

Ekong, who performs for Wazan within the Moroccan second division, stated the Tremendous Falcons should elevate their sport because the event progresses.

The previous striker of Prince Kazeem Eletu Queens stated it’s too early to foretell that the Tremendous Falcons will win tenth AWCON title in Morocco however remained assured that they’ll attain the semifinals and qualify for the 2023 FIFA Womens World Cup.

“I noticed our workforce in opposition to Botswana and I used to be impressed with their efficiency.I’m optimistic that Falcons would beat Burundi and attain the semi last stage,”she stated.

Ekong added that victory over Burundi will guarantee Tremendous Falcons completed second within the group and assure a quarterfinals tie in opposition to the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon.

Whereas hoping to see Nigeria play Morocco within the last, Ekong stated the hosts could have help of their followers which is able to make it powerful for Nigeria.

The 4 semi-finalists on the ongoing 2022 AWCON will qualify for the World Cup. There shall be playoff matches to find out fifth and sixth place groups that can participate within the World Cup qualifying playoff event.

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