Nigeria vs Ethiopia [1-1] Olympic Qualifiers 1st leg Highlights

Nigeria Super Falcons were held to a draw by Ethiopia in the 1st leg of their Olympic Women’s Football qualifiers.
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[@profdatao9403]

Oshola was blunt! To me! Though she has won awards, Oparanozie, Onumonu , Kanu , Maclean and Monday are better than her! Though Ethiopia has improved well but not well enough for us to have such a poor score with them! I have been to Addis Ababa and know the weather is unfriendly and fierce but the team needs to know the very prime purpose to get to Paris 2024! Yet that second goal was denied I know what happened to Algeria after our loss 2007 on artificial turf in Algeria got ‘ bong ‘ 6 nil in Nigeria! Super Falcons! Revamp oh!

[@sean-et4wr]

When I was saying Oshoala is not that good upfront, people were coming for my head. Maybe she used to be good 4-7 years ago, but not anymore. I watched her matches, playing for Barcelona, and most of her goals were tap-ins. Even with that, she misses a lot of scoring chances. I argued before the World Cup that if Nigeria depends on Oshoala to score, NIgeria is not going to score a lot of goals. People came for my head. I said she is not clinical upfront. What happened? Nigeria scored only 3 goals in 4 matches. All goals in one match. Look at the 2 glaring chances she missed against Ireland. The goal she scored against Australia was a defensive error, had the defender not headed backwards, she would not have scored at all. It’s high time, the Super Falcons move on from her. She’s not that good anymore. I have been saying this for about a year. I don’t understand why Nigeria keeps on inviting players that obviously are regressing in their careers - just like Ahmed musa. There are new young exciting players coming up, give them a chance.

[@thathandsomedevil0828]

Oshoala is too slow, she should be replaced.

[@rafiuabiodun7345]

She is just making the number. Only playing for Barca

[@OlayoriMuyideen-ox9gz]

Extremely well said. Football has since moved away from her. She's a complete short one. D moment you play her now you are one man down. She shouldn't be invited any longer

[@chiemekanwaogwugwu9995]

Considering that the team had only 1 full training session and also had just 2 days in a high-altitude city like Addis Ababa (compared to the Ethiopians who are mostly based locally and in other East African countries, and are very well used to these conditions) I'll gladly take this 1-1 result. The return leg is next Tuesday, and by then, the Falcons would have had more training sessions and better coordination. But I still feel like our local coaches are not up to scratch. I still believe we'll beat Ethiopia and move on to the next round, but after that, the NFF MUST resolve Randy Waldrum's contract issues and have him on board during the next round. However, Oshoala MUST NOT start the return leg. She should be brought into the game later, like she was during the WWC. Also, one of Gift Monday and Uchenna Kanu must be benched. Imuran must start. Ajakaye's pace really hurt the Ethiopians, so I prefer her to start ahead of Monday or Kanu (or even Oshoala herself). Good luck to them on Tuesday.

[@profdatao9403]

True talk! I have experienced this in 2013 when I had some matters to attend In University of Addis Ababa! It’s not funny!

[@augustineopara2887]

Thank you brother for your cool analysis. "the less you talk about it the better" got me rolling 😂😂😂😂. I saw the match on KZbin following your link though never understood the language they spoke. Nonetheless I love what you do for us and for our country. Please keep bringing them. Once again I thank you from my heart. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@johnolaoluwa]

These Falcons did not look like the ones who narrowly missed the recent World Cup final.

[@nenitafrica6851]

Sometimes, I don't understand how some of you that said you are into football or football blog don't know the simple rule of the game. No offside if that ball is in the air. Provided the player was onside when the ball was kicked. And in this case, the ball is in the air when Ajakaye seems to be offside, and the Ethiopian player headed it to Onumonu. There is nothing like offside in this goal.

[@karojames8202]

I'm happy for African woman football.... it's improving....I love it

[@elmaximilliano5881]

The draw felt like a loss but the team will redeem themselves in the second leg. Oshoala played for 81 mins, zero shot on target against Ethiopia. The coach has a flurry of young strikers to pick from in the return leg. I hope Asisat doesn't start that match.

[@kevindwise1492]

Oshuala is the most yeye an the only yeye player stopping others with her old glory ,, she can't even dribble a lowest grade player one V one in fact with the way the hype this Oshuala it suppose to show her class but she plays like a novice we will lose the next game as long as Oshuala start the game

[@Gratefulfellow]

A draw is better than a loss. We should be able to take care of them in Abuja. By that time we would have 2 or more training session.

[@thathandsomedevil0828]

They cancelled Nigeria second goal, should have been a win.

[@the_codecell]

I think Falcons did very well. Playing in East Africa is not physiologically favourable to Nigerians, due to the higher slopes of their geography there, the lungs of people not used to that area will struggle more to adapt to the breathing requirements especially when doing sports as opposed to them that are used to the area.

[@profdatao9403]

I have been to Addis Ababa, spent days there and the weather is hard and harsh especially for those not from the there! It cause difficulties in breathing, thus easy exhaustion! 2022! The Flamingo really did too well to win them there! I will ever remain to respect Emmanuel Emenike two goal there enroute to Brazil 2014!

[@craigwinston1616]

Is it the weather that makes oshoila to miss that clear chance 😂😂😂 African with excuses 😂😂😂

[@skybench100]

​@@craigwinston1616 Don't mind them. The Ethiopians played very well.

[@valentineanthony5615]

They played rubbish

[@ugwunniachukwuemezie95]

Typical Nigeria always quick to give excuses over every failure... Oshioala played shit...she couldn't even test the keeper even with all her Barca experiences...so many of this players are washed up... they Played as if they have tired legs

[@profdatao9403]

I have paid attention as you said, Opeyemi wasn’t offside! Onumonu goal should have stood!

[@theklaus2907]

Rashidat Ajibade is the only experienced player in the super falcons. Sadly she doesn’t get her flowers. I’m always confident when she’s with the ball, Oshoala needs to improve on herself, she only has speed but no experience

[@chrisonyekachidickson3101]

Man Oshoala don't need to improve in anything she is a world class player, in my own opinion other players should improve and meet up to her standard Best players don't always be at their best in every match, her present is enough for us to beat anything in Africa am not trying to disrespect any team just stating the obvious, Oshoala remains the best player in Africa we should be glad to have a player of her caliber in our team

[@theklaus2907]

@@chrisonyekachidickson3101 shhh… she’s in a world class club doesn’t mean she’s a world class player. I can beat my chest that no one here watches female football like me. I don’t miss Barcelona and athletico Madrid games because of Oshoala and Ajibade. Oshoala doesn’t impress me anymore, she’s lacking behind. She needs to catch up to be a world class player in a world class club

[@chrisonyekachidickson3101]

@@theklaus2907 Smiles, she is not a world class club player i disagree with you on that, she is a legend both club and country, like i said before she don't have improve anymore she is already there let others improve and meet up to her standard

[@yusufbolarinwa1082]

The number 13 defender, akudo, was shaky in the game making us to miss ohale and plumptre but Tosin Demehin covered up for her most times. I feel our girls will do better in the return leg but Oshoala needs to be more clinical. Nice one from the girls.

[@winnerbohejeochi9244]

bba make asisat just dey start from bench abeg... we don tire

[@bababababababa6124]

Oshoala is world class but she was disgraceful in this match Falcons shouldn’t be drawing with teams like Ethiopia, hopefully the second leg goes better. Hopefully the away goal advantage helps us

[@vitalinfo2053]

Which world class? May be before. When was the last time she ever played well for Nigeria. For Nigeria to lose important games, they should field Oshoala. Very lazy and frustrating player

[@chiemekanwaogwugwu9995]

I agree with you that Oshoala was disappointing in this match. However, considering that the team had only 1 full training session and also had just 2 days in a high-altitude city like Addis Ababa (compared to the Ethiopians who are mostly based locally and in other East African countries, and are very well used to the conditions) I'll gladly take this 1-1 result. The return leg is next Tuesday, and by then, the Falcons would have had more training sessions and better coordination. But I still feel like our local coaches are not up to scratch. I still believe we'll beat Ethiopia and move on to the next round, but after that, the NFF MUST resolve Randy Waldrum's contract issues and have him on board during the next round of qualifiers.

[@nenitafrica6851]

Did you say world-class? Is Oshoala better than Banda, Anjara or Kgatlana? She is just taken the glory of the hard work of other Super Falcon players.

[@nenitafrica6851]

@@chiemekanwaogwugwu9995 So, no training is the reason she was missing good chances? and running like pregnant women?

[@dontquit8850]

​​@@nenitafrica6851she is better than all of them put together, champions league winners, la Liga highest goal winner 2yrs ago. Tell me what as gatlana won, only African cup of nation, of which azizat as won severally. The fact is just that azizat is diminishing in term of striking, the strength is no more there again, she can go back to her midfield role.

[@profdatao9403]

A referee that awarded a goal kick that was meant not to be so to the disadvantage of the Super Falcons will not care to our players being hurt!

[@josephsundayakinrele7796]

That's a high altitude area which is always difficult for us. They really should be commended for pulling away draw.

[@solomonayebala5490]

It was a fair performance by the Falcons. Honestly Oshoala has lost her magic ever since she added weight.

[@thathandsomedevil0828]

I bet she doesn't do any cardio.

[@ADAJ3KINGANGEL]

Good luck in the 2nd leg. A lot of work still to be done

[@goodvibe6785]

Playing as a striker for Barcelona women is not the same as playing for Super Falcons. Barcelona women have the style, technical and tactical ability to not just create chances, but also often put them on a plater for their strikers. That fluidity and chance creation is few and far between at Super Falcons. Which is why Oshoala thrives there but struggles with Nigeria.

[@Gratefulfellow]

I think the team did ok based on the circumstances. The first half was attrocious by our standard. But in the second half our performance improved. The pitch was horrible to play on. I hope NFF settle Waldrum contract so he train the ladies for the second leg. I think in the second leg in Abuja we will play better footbal. A draw is better than a loss. In this two legged matches its better we score against them in Ethiopia. Also we shouldn't tske them for granted. The referee was unprofessional. She is North African but she should have showed compassion to Michelle Alozie when she was feeling Dizzy.

[@mosesumoren3658]

I don't just like Oshola, she's too slow and dull. African football is just not favorable for her, she does better in her club... She should be brought in from 70mins in every super falcons's matches.

[@nsikakudo-etuk2796]

Nff.... should reemploy Randy W.. immediately.

[@magnetmac1]

Randy is still the Super Falcon's head coach.

[@uchennanwosu4625]

Oshoala is dangerous in certain situations. Her performance really depends on the defensive shape of the opponent. She reminds me of Rashidi Yekini. She is good at running against the defense. She is also a good passer in transition. However, she tends to be one-footed and isn't that good in the air. She packs a decent shot, but the majority of her goals have come from tap-in goals. If I were playing her, I would experiment with her on the left wing, just like they play Chukwueze, who is a lefty on the right wing. This is because she shoots with the inside of her foot. She missed two goals in a row at the World Cup owing to that. If she could hit the ball with her laces (called instep) or with the outside of her foot, she would be lethal. She can still improve. She is still young. However, I don't think she should be starting anymore. They should give other players the opportunity to show what they can do. If she reclaims the kind of form to deserve a start, she can always regain her starting position.

[@user-mq3dy5fe9w]

Honestly speaking I’m not gonna condemn anyone performance but the coach need to know we only need oshoala in big match or maybe she come in from bench , she has only experience nothing more 4 now fr😮she shouldn’t start game , ajibade, Monday are 💯 confidence in that front Let the coach give that ajakaye a better playing time 😊that gal got quality fr She entered in late hour and she got so much touches and dangerous attacks

[@333AncientGates]

Lets call a spade a spade. Enough of excuses. Super Falcons did not play well and the technical crew were incompetent and clueless. No way this team will go to the womens football Olympics - if we don't use the right players. We had the opportunity to have gone three goals up but we fluffed it. However, if we had played Ghana, Zambia, South Africa (womens team) - there would have been no way back for us. The truth is that Ethopian womens team have the potential in the scond leg to knock Super Falcons out of the Womens olympic football qualifiers. Disaster might be looming - the warning signs are there.

[@IfeanyiEjikeme-sz9nl]

Oga you talk too much, this your epistle is unecessary, with what you have just said I don't think you will recognize a spade when you see one.

[@333AncientGates]

@@IfeanyiEjikeme-sz9nl Oga u dey stop me from expressing my opinion? At least I get opinion. What about u we no get opinion. Abi u no watch the match?

[@notreeply]

we still can't get goals. I'm worried......All the best super falcon...make una try abeg ❤...government self still they OWE Una....Those government be b*stard and them dey buy SUV up and down...wayrey Leaders

[@thathandsomedevil0828]

Did you not see the second Nigeria goal that got ruled offside? 😂

[@anthonyosoleaseogedegbe7302]

Our 2nd goal was good 1 why cancellation ,the officials they no

[@marshal-bod5658]

2Nd goal of urs na comfirmed, poor ref, no wonder him na Quackpiano

[@Danever126]

No more small team in female football in Africa... every country is investing in female football..very soon falcons domination will be over except they stick with consistency...

[@obasadeadeolu8913]

Oshoala is a very poor player to Me right now, she’s very frustrating to watch and I think the Nigeria coaches should start putting her on the bench

[@Izzy_React]

They barely had time to train. Eth, women are Mostly home based.

[@nnelyaustine489]

Honestly osmolality matter tire me oo for national team, God dey oo

[@princemalvintv2944]

Shey na same naija wet play world cup be this???

[@rantigold]

Them go chop woto woto for abuja on the 31st na basket them go take carry am go back

[@Theologymatters101]

Gift Monday, oshoala,Akudo and kanu would have all started from bench.

[@e-jay6390]

It's safe to say Asisat Oshoala is over rated COMPARED to other Super Falcons, namely Rasheedat Abijade, Michelle Olozie and Ashleigh Plumptree. And I methinks it's way past time for the coaching staff to seek out other talent to complete with her, if not replace her at starting forward.

[@co6335]

Opeyemi will give her a run

[@Just_oyin10]

Oshoala is not overrated... She's just not in form.... 5time African best player🙄

[@e-jay6390]

@chanyakinder I'm not considering past performances, which is why i said "COMPARED" to those 3 players who weren't Superfalcons during her hey-days.

[@e-jay6390]

@@Just_oyin10 (Seems she hasn't been in form for nearly 5 years)

[@thathandsomedevil0828]

I have been saying this for years, people always shout at me. OSHOALA IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH.

[@thedukeofyewaland]

This Falcons team is very poor. Can't believe it's this same team that went to world cup.

[@temidayoakinwale6637]

The thing is that, asisat was too wasteful

[@achesomiegoniyifieyeh7766]

Oshoala is the player she thinks she is anymore, plus this coaching staffs are just very clueless ... What happened with Randy?

[@thathandsomedevil0828]

Nigeria second goal was not offside!!!!!!

[@judeeneh1201]

Oshoala is not good anymore, like she used to be.. Our coach should drop her and look for young ones, who can run...

[@kasimabdulganiyu9886]

Our football across categories is on the decline. The NFF are not doing the needful. Bad coaching plus ineptitude administration is doing a lot of harm to a once pride of the nation.

[@benjaminosasumwen3376]

2nd will be 5-0

[@sakirusolarin5405]

You think so? Hmmm.

[@danieljabengo440]

U wish is an impossible.

[@benjaminosasumwen3376]

@@danieljabengo440 just watch and see for yourself come returning leg

[@samuelscofield7984]

I see rubbish pl

[@ayomidejohnson2659]

I did not see Randy Waldrum

[@davidamaefula2336]

Regardless of the performance at the world cup NFF is still contemplating whether to retain him after his contract expired. Dem dey use our joy play tumbo tumbo.

[@musasizikalanda7327]

Fake Commentary as well as a poor stream

[@victoroflagos6863]

Omo see 9ja coach i no fit laugh 😂 i like this nff this is the last busstop for them bcos they are out after this winning tgrm Cameroon 🇨🇲 or south African go commot them useless country which nonsesnse of nff

[@abodunrinabayomi8808]

When do you start watching football? This is not even our first team. Rest 😅

[@flashtachima4092]

Those two teams yu jus mentioned struggle aswell

[@josephabah5707]

Cameroon was beaten blue black by Uganda. 0-2 it ended in Kampala Uganda

[@awofodutemitayo3340]

Bad Officiating