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[GiftedMAN]

Nigeria football club and Botswana football club match was terrible. And Nigerian won because of the speech people contributes for their lost of south African match which ended Nigerian 1:2 south African. Which south African played Nigeria female team and defeated with the difference of one goal. The female team just play in return of what south African did to them directly to Botswana female team. Nigerian played and i noticed that they have gone to different advice when they lost their match with south African. But finally Botswana did not watch the methods south African used to defeat Nigeria team and allowed Nigeria team defeat them Botswana 0:2 Nigeria

The truth is that the Nigerian Female team played better football yesterday against the Botswana Female team.  Their last match saw them bow to the South African female team in a 1:2 defeat but they bounce back as they kept their hope alive with their brilliant performance yesterday by beating their Botswana counterparts 2:0. I think the Nigerian Female team improved in their game against Botswana after they were criticized by fans and their supporters for losing against the South African female team. They still have a chance of qualifying when they play against Burundi in their next match, a win in the game will take them to the next round.

It assume you did not watch the match you would have seen that Nigerians just have chance to defeat Botswana with a flattered of gold. Secondly you are on point by saying that Nigerians female charged up to defeat Botswana because of their previous match which the lost. And from my post which you quoted i made it to be understandable that while Nigerias oppressed them is because condemnation of their fans over their lost to south African

I watched the game from the first half till the full time, Nigerian female team dominated the game despite not being able to score many goals in the first half. But their brilliant performance was not in vain because they scored before the end of the first half and later scored another goal in the second half to seal the victory. Their victory didn't come as a matter of luck or chance because their tactics and teamwork display was exceptional in the game and that alone shows how improved the team has become. I believe they improved not because their fans complained about their poor performance against the South African team but because they proved to the world that they are still the best team in the Afican team.

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

I watched the game from the first half till the full time, Nigerian female team dominated the game despite not being able to score many goals in the first half.

I didn't know we're now discussing female football on the thread, well since  there isn't much fans and content to talk about for them having their own thread then the discussion would be acceptable here. When it comes to female football, The super falcons has always dominated the Africa sector so it's no news of them winning as they always find a way to win either convincingly or they struggle the end result has always been then winning which is why they're the most decorated.

I saw the match trending on Twitter but didn't look into it. From the stats I'm seeing, the Falcons won that game convincingly as they had all the stats in their favor which is no surprise to me. The African women ballers are kind of poor compered to their counterpart in Nigeria so the match are usually boring as no competitive for me.

[RILWAN]

The Nigeria women wing of the football federation is doing quite well at all their games and have won some trophy even the title of African cup of nations women league. This has made the super falconet have done the nation proud and even top the Africa league.

[Davidvictorson]

Yes. The Super Falcon is one team that gladdens my heart even when they lose unlike their male counterparts. Some days ago, they lost to South-Africa but defeated Botswana in the Women's African Cup of Nation group match. Tomorrow they'll lock heads with Burundi and South-Africa with Botswana. South-African has the highest points (6) in the group. Nigeria shares the same point with Botswana (3). My prediction for tomorrows match is Nigeria 2 - 1 Burundi and South-Africa 1 - 0 Botswana

[Masplanc]

The Nigeria women wing of the football federation is doing quite well at all their games and have won some trophy even the title of African cup of nations women league. This has made the super falconet have done the nation proud and even top the Africa league.

The nigeria women league has always be doing quit okay when it comes to performance and it surprises me a lot, it looks as if the women are more hard working and they cooperate well to see that they obtain better results in their games.
This ladies have been making us proud for their consistent good performance.

[minime0105]

Yes. The Super Falcon is one team that gladdens my heart even when they lose unlike their male counterparts. Some days ago, they lost to South-Africa but defeated Botswana in the Women's African Cup of Nation group match. Tomorrow they'll lock heads with Burundi and South-Africa with Botswana. South-African has the highest points (6) in the group. Nigeria shares the same point with Botswana (3). My prediction for tomorrows match is Nigeria 2 - 1 Burundi and South-Africa 1 - 0 Botswana

your prediction should be based on the content and what you observe from the football team because Nigerian team play very well in the first march despite but South Africa football team play stronger. and then they would have defeated if not that South Africa have tactics. The match ended Nigerian 1:2 South Africa. For this current match between Nigeria and Burundi, I've never known the club that is it each other because Nigerian football team is not what you keep or lose hope for.

[GiftedMAN]

Yes. The Super Falcon is one team that gladdens my heart even when they lose unlike their male counterparts. Some days ago, they lost to South-Africa but defeated Botswana in the Women's African Cup of Nation group match. Tomorrow they'll lock heads with Burundi and South-Africa with Botswana. South-African has the highest points (6) in the group. Nigeria shares the same point with Botswana (3). My prediction for tomorrows match is Nigeria 2 - 1 Burundi and South-Africa 1 - 0 Botswana

The Super Falcons of Nigeria are the best team in Africa as long as African women's football is concerned but we can not compare them to the Super Eagles team because the male football competition is more competitive and difficult than the female competition. Even though the Super Falcons lost in their game against South Africa they still had so many fans supporting and cheering them up like the male team that receives harsh words and abuses whenever they are defeated in a match that alone has been a major setback in the super eagle's team.

The Super Falcons of Nigeria will have an easy win against Burundi because following their last performance against Botswana, I believe they will be able to score two or more goals and I see the South African side sharing points with Botswana because the Botswana team will be hoping to win them so as to progress to the next stage and they hope Nigeria will not have a win against Burundi too.

[Davidvictorson]

My prediction for tomorrows match is Nigeria 2 - 1 Burundi and South-Africa 1 - 0 Botswana

My prediction for the score line of the South Africa - Botswana's game was correct. I was not too impressed with the Banyana Banyana team in this particular game. They were resting on their oars. Even the lone goal was a tough one. But still they have qualified for the next stage and will be facing Tunisia in the quarter-final clash on Thursday. On the other hand, the Super Falcons' match will was a walk in the park. It was obvious that they were the stronger team. Just like the Banyana Banyana side, they have also earned a place in the quarter finals and will face the  Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon on Thursday.

[GiftedMAN]

My prediction for tomorrows match is Nigeria 2 - 1 Burundi and South-Africa 1 - 0 Botswana

My prediction for the score line of the South Africa - Botswana's game was correct. I was not too impressed with the Banyana Banyana team in this particular game. They were resting on their oars. Even the lone goal was a tough one. But still they have qualified for the next stage and will be facing Tunisia in the quarter-final clash on Thursday. On the other hand, the Super Falcons' match will was a walk in the park. It was obvious that they were the stronger team. Just like the Banyana Banyana side, they have also earned a place in the quarter finals and will face the  Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon on Thursday.

@Davidvictorson, your prediction was 60% correct because the South African game against Botswana ended as you predicted but the Super Falcons game against Burundi did not come out as you predicted in the score line but the Super Falcons won in the game.  The South African team didn't take the game very seriously maybe because they had 6 points already and they were so relaxed and over confident that was why they managed to register a goal in the game very poor performance I must say, I hope they improved in the quarter-final stage.

[Minecache]

Yes. The Super Falcon is one team that gladdens my heart even when they lose unlike their male counterparts. Some days ago, they lost to South-Africa but defeated Botswana in the Women's African Cup of Nation group match. Tomorrow they'll lock heads with Burundi and South-Africa with Botswana. South-African has the highest points (6) in the group. Nigeria shares the same point with Botswana (3). My prediction for tomorrows match is Nigeria 2 - 1 Burundi and South-Africa 1 - 0 Botswana

The Super Falcons of Nigeria are the best team in Africa as long as African women's football is concerned but we can not compare them to the Super Eagles team because the male football competition is more competitive and difficult than the female competition. Even though the Super Falcons lost in their game against South Africa they still had so many fans supporting and cheering them up like the male team that receives harsh words and abuses whenever they are defeated in a match that alone has been a major setback in the super eagle's team.
The Super Falcons of Nigeria will have an easy win against Burundi because following their last performance against Botswana, I believe they will be able to score two or more goals and I see the South African side sharing points with Botswana because the Botswana team will be hoping to win them so as to progress to the next stage and they hope Nigeria will not have a win against Burundi too.

In any sport, male competition is obviously going to be a lot different than female competition. I am not saying the female competition has any place here compared to the male competition because both are absolutely separate in their own ways. And currently, some female competitions are being tempered with the introduction of gender-neutral players. That is absolutely draining of the experience of a lot of female players.

Anyway, I also agree that the Super Falcons are going to get an easy win against Burundi. I expect at least a 2-goal margin of victory. Both of these teams are not on the same level in my opinion.

[Newlifebtc]

My prediction for tomorrows match is Nigeria 2 - 1 Burundi and South-Africa 1 - 0 Botswana

My prediction for the score line of the South Africa - Botswana's game was correct. I was not too impressed with the Banyana Banyana team in this particular game. They were resting on their oars. Even the lone goal was a tough one. But still they have qualified for the next stage and will be facing Tunisia in the quarter-final clash on Thursday. On the other hand, the Super Falcons' match will was a walk in the park. It was obvious that they were the stronger team. Just like the Banyana Banyana side, they have also earned a place in the quarter finals and will face the  Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon on Thursday.

@Davidvictorson, your prediction was 60% correct because the South African game against Botswana ended as you predicted but the Super Falcons game against Burundi did not come out as you predicted in the score line but the Super Falcons won in the game.  The South African team didn't take the game very seriously maybe because they had 6 points already and they were so relaxed and over confident that was why they managed to register a goal in the game very poor performance I must say, I hope they improved in the quarter-final stage.

prediction of them is like a discussion so everybody have his own right to predict anything it'll feel like to predict because the provision is coming out from your observation from what you have watched previously will determine your way of a prediction. So times prediction goes wrong and some times prediction goes well.

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

Yes. The Super Falcon is one team that gladdens my heart even when they lose unlike their male counterparts.

My prediction for tomorrows match is Nigeria 2 - 1 Burundi and South-Africa 1 - 0 Botswana

Seems you're not familiar with our ladies, after a defeat, they go all ghost mode to destroy anybody on their path. Your prediction wasn't accurate but you got the winning prediction. The game ended 4-0 with the super facon securing all three points and just three points behind south Africa that has won all their games. The game had all the entertainment in the first half as the super facon were already confident of winning the game at the end of the first half.

This could probably be the reason why the ladies didn't push for more goals in the second and only scored one. Kanu scored twice both in the first and second half. It wasn't an easy game at first because it took the super falcons over 25 minutes before they could get the first goal through a penalty and after that they score twice within two minutes to get the three goals that ended the first half before kanu sealed the game with the last gaol in the start of the second half.

[Alisha-k]

I believe the Super falconets will have a lot of proving to do today as they are once again paired against a bitter rival, Cameroon at the Stade Mohammed V, Casablanca. Previous games has seen the indomitable lionesses win all their four games and will be hoping to make this the fifth.
 The Nigerian side suffered defeat at the hands of South Africa at the opening games and I strongly believe they will not want to make any mistakes this time.
Having met a total of fifteen times, the Super falconets have been able to defeat them fourteen good times and today shouldn't be any different. Honestly, I'm expecting goals in today's game. But who will emerge the winner? My fingers are crossed.

[LUCKMCFLY]

The situation with the Super Eagles has entirely nothing to do with luck. A lot of issues have to be fixed, we have more big players in the squad now than ever and we still find it very difficult to qualify even for the group stages playing against other African countries. How lucky do we think we can be against European countries. There has to be constructive change, we need connection and a positive spirit in the team.

Totally agree with you. I do not mean to sound like a pessimist here but I really do not see a change coming anytime this year. John Maxwell said, "Everything rises and falls on leadership". I couldn't agree more. What we see playing out in the Super Eagles is a leadership issue. And I mean from the leadership of the nation and not just the NFF. Hopefully, see a change in the coming year.

Although it sounds ironic, luck has a lot to do with it, I feel that the eagles have certainly lacked good luck, and this about the eagles reminds me of my country's team that clearly before they were with players who were not up to the task, who were not they had luck and apart from everything there is a great internal corruption, and this is something that is very difficult to combat, but I think that at this point the government has already made an amendment, it has put one of the best technicians in South America and is making a good job, obviously the coach should be paid very well, and that should be the solution for Nigeria, because in Nigeria they have a lot of material, players who are forged from a young age.

[SatoPrincess]

Congratulations to the Super Falcons. Nigeria has advanced to the next round. What a man can do, a woman can do much better. Morocco is next. We have to be flawless to beat Morocco. This was not the best performance from the super Falcons even though we won. I am not impressed, they didn't play at the level I know they can, good enough we have qualified for the world cup. I hope to see them get better

[Agbe]

_luck has a lot to do with it, I feel that the eagles have certainly lacked good luck, and this about the eagles reminds me of my country's team that clearly before they were with players who were not up to the task, who were not they had luck and apart from everything there is a great internal corruption, and this is something that is very difficult to combat, but I think that at this point the government has already made an amendment, it has put one of the best technicians in South America and is making a good job, obviously the coach should be paid very well, and that should be the solution for Nigeria, because in Nigeria they have a lot of material, players who are forged from a young age.

Luck? All is well. Football is an entertainment game, and all games are for luck. That is football is a game of luck. But I am confused on Nigeria Super Eagles. Their strategies to possess and score goal is always lacking. As for me, I believe that, the players as a role to play by restructuring their stands and technics. Also the NFF leadership and the government which is affecting the players badly. NFF has been politicized, so the real managerial activities are very weak to the core. And also the players are also politicized. Nigerian really has good, when I say good , real good football players but the managerial team would select people of their choice to join the team to play nonsense. Some players even learn how to play when they join the team. Meritocracy is always missing in Nigeria in all ramifications of the country.

[Davidvictorson]

The Cameroonian goalkeeper was superb but had a very weak defense in the second half. The two goals conceded were from almost the same spot. They played well during the first half of the game. I was left wondering what went wrong in the second half. For the super-falcons, it is not over until it is over. Congratulations to them. I expect more from them in their next game against Morocco. At the time of writing this, the South African team is winning their Tunisian counterpart by a goal.

[Rruchi man]

This was not the best performance from the super Falcons even though we won. I am not impressed, they didn't play at the level I know they can, good enough we have qualified for the world cup. I hope to see them get better

It is always tough when you play a neighboring country especially during important games, any kind of win is better than no winning at all. The super falcons deserve commendation for not disappointing in securing our 9th successive spot for the world cup New Zealand. Rasheedat totally deserved to be the player of the match with that very important goal, if it had not been her, it would have been Ebi Onome who showed experience in the defense. I am confident that that the falcons will still record victory over morocco.

Watching the current UEFA European women championship, the teams I think that may be a border to these falcons should they meet in the world cup are France, Germany and Netherlands.

[Masplanc]

Congratulations to the Super Falcons. Nigeria has advanced to the next round. What a man can do, a woman can do much better. Morocco is next. We have to be flawless to beat Morocco. This was not the best performance from the super Falcons even though we won. I am not impressed, they didn't play at the level I know they can, good enough we have qualified for the world cup. I hope to see them get better

The super falcon are doing well,  They still make us to be proud  now that the super eagles are not back strong. I'm very convinced that the super falcon will win when they meet with the Morocco ladies, super falcon have been very consistent in performance, with their activeness and good result they will come out I  victory.

[Agbe]

Nigeria VS Sierra Leone

Since Nigeria has lose out from the world cup qualified, let them try (play well) to win the African Cup of Nations to console themselves from the world shocked. In the march with Sierra Leone, I do not really understand what Nigeria was playing at the first half of the march, although they played or tried for the 2nd half of the march and finally, they (Nigeria) won Sierra Leone with 2:1. Nigeria should play in their next game to reduce fans heart attack, because Nigeria marches gives brain damage.
Stat in the march.
John Kamara from Sierra Leone collect yellow card, Oghenekaro Etebo from Nigeria collect yellow card, Alie Sesay from Sierra Leone collect yellow card, Alhassan Koroma from Sierra Leone collect yellow card, Ola Aina from Nigeria collect yellow card, Francis Uzoho from Nigeria collect yellow card. From the above yellow cards, you see that the march was rough.

Goals.

Nigeria                                VS                       Sierra Leone   
2                                           -                          1

       -                                    -                        Jonathan Morsay 1
Alex Iwobi          1                    -                        -
Victor Osimhen    1                    -                        -