Five Talking Points From Super Falcons Win : Dead Ball Specialists; Oshoala; Ayinde Unsung Hero
Published: November 24, 2018Izuchukwu Okosi in this piece highlights the five notable things from the performance of the Super Falcons in their 6-0 thumping of the Guineans which sees Nigeria reach the semifinals of the Africa Women's Nations Cup.
1. Dennerby Needs To Have Dead Ball Specialists
The Super Falcons were no match for Equatorial Guinea without any shade of doubt in the 6-0 win but they could have scored more goals if they were more efficient.
One notable thing from their game was wastefulness in their free kicks.
Rita Chikwelu squandered chances from free kicks with her efforts going horribly wide. So it's an aspect of their game that the head coach must work on.
2. Oshoala's Missed Chances Continue
The Super Falcons were dominant in the game and deservedly so but the likes of Asisat Oshoala continued in her wastefulness in front of goal.
Oshoala is currently Africa's best women's player but this is unlike her as the tournament gets to the business end she needs to start converting her chances.
3. Halimat Ayinde Is Falcons' Unsung Hero
Halimat Ayinde has been one of Nigeria's best players in the AWCON with her ball winning abilities. She can distribute them as well and most likely is going to be in the CAF's Best XI.
Ayinde is vital to this team with her performance and long may this continue.
4. Supporters Behind Falcons
There was apparently a huge fan base comprising of Nigerians in Cape Coast.
The Falcons will face the Group A winners on Tuesday in Accra where the Nigerian community is large. With a better outing by the African champions on Tuesday, it will be fun for every Nigerian.
5. Holidays For Oluehi But Focus Is Key
Goalkeeper Tochukwu Oluehi did not concede on Saturday evening against Equatorial Guinea and Zambia before that however the goalkeeper coaches must continue to work and psyche up the ladies in gloves.
From the semifinals stage, it will be tougher challenges and opponents. Caution and focus are the key words.
Izuchukwu Okosi
Photo Credit : thenff.com
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