Tag: Cameroon
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Africa: Issa Hayatou passes away in Paris
Former CAF President Issa Hayatou passed to great beyond on Thursday, August 8, in Paris, France after a long illness, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Cameroonian was the longest serving president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for 29 years from 1988 until his surprise ouster in 2017 and got replaced by Ahmad Ahmad of Madagascar.…
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Waldrum- Why I dropped Oshoala to the bench
Randy Waldrum, head coach of the Falcons, has disclosed the rationale behind his choice to sideline Asisat Oshoala in Monday’s Olympic Games qualifier against the Cameroon Indomitable Lionesses, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The reigning African women’s Player of the Year to the surprise of many was dropped to the bench as Waldrum instead opted for Tenerife forward,…
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Nigeria v Cameroon: Waldrum makes tactical tweaks, drops Oshoala to the bench
Super Falcons’ head coach, Randy Waldrum, has made strategic alterations for the team’s crucial 2024 Olympic Games qualifier against Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Reigning African women’s Player of the Year, Asisat Oshoala, is replaced by Esther Okoronkwo in the starting line-up. https://twitter.com/ngsuper_falcons/status/1762117412718072095?s=12 Juventus star, Jennifer Echegini, gets the nod in midfield over Halimat Ayinde.…
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Confident Waldrum: Super Falcons ready to soar against Cameroon
The Super Falcons, under the leadership of head coach Randy Waldrum, are gearing up for a crucial clash against the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon on Monday, Nigeriasoccenet.com reports. Following a hard-fought 0-0 draw in the first leg of the 2024 Olympic Games qualifying third-round tie, anticipation is high for an electrifying showdown at the Moshood…
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Paris 2024 Olympics: “We are confident of our chances to get the ticket” – Waldrum
Head Coach Randy Waldrum is optimistic that Super Falcons of Nigeria will subdue bitter foe Cameroon and reach the final round of the African qualifying series for this year’s Women’s Olympic Football Tournament in France. Waldrum led his ladies to a scoreless draw in the first leg in Douala on Friday, with the Nigerians rueing…
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Rasheedat Ajibade confident Super Falcons will overcome Cameroon in Abuja
Captain Rasheedat Ajibade is confident Nigeria’s Super Falcons will overcome the challenge of Cameroon and reach the final round of the African qualifying series for this year’s Women’s Olympic Football Tournament in France. Ajibade, who scored the lone Nigeria goal that threw Cameroon’s Lionesses out of the Women Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco 19…
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Paris 2024: Nigeria’s Falcons, Cameroon’s Lionesses boast ahead of titanic battle in Abuja
Head Coach Randy Waldrum and Captain Rasheedat Ajibade are confident Nigeria’s Super Falcons will overcome the challenge of Cameroon and reach the final round of the African qualifying series for this year’s Women’s Olympic Football Tournament in France. Waldrum led his ladies to a scoreless draw in the first leg in Douala on Friday, with…
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Waldrum names strong X1 as Plumptre walks straight back into the team
Super Falcons coach, Randy Waldrum has named a strong starting lineup of the third round phase of the Olympics Games qualifiers against Cameroon, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Defender, Ashleigh Plumptre makes return to her position center back and the first eleven. The former Leicester city defender just as the gaffer is making her first appearances with the…
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Paris 2024: Falcons, Lionesses in fierce battle in Douala
Giants of African women football teams, Nigeria and Cameroon will be taking no prisoners when they clash in Douala on Friday for a place in the final round of the African qualifying series for this year’s Women’s Olympic Football Tournament. The Super Falcons, rated top in Africa and still walking with springs in their steps…
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Randy Waldrum prioritizes Paris 2024 Olympics ticket ahead of Cameroon’s clash
Super Falcons head coach has made a timely return to the fold ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics double header qualifier against Cameroon, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Speaking in his first interview after making his return with the Super Falcons media, Waldrum conceded that the ultimate goal is to qualify for the Olympics against a tough opponent…
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Paris 2024: Super Falcons off to Douala to confront Indomitable Lionesses
Nine-time African champions Nigeria will fly to Cameroon’s industrial and economic capital, Douala on Wednesday night as they continue the search for a ticket to another appearance at the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament after 16 years. The Super Falcons last participated at the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament in China in 2008, when they lost by…
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Paris 2024: Ajibade, Nnadozie, Oshoala, Okoronkwo, 17 others to battle Cameroon
Nigeria have called up 21 players, among them captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, five-time African Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala and free-scoring forward Esther Okoronkwo for next week’s 2024 Women’s Olympic Football Tournament qualifying fixture against the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon. This fixture is the third round of the African qualifying series, and…
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AFCON 2023: Super Eagles display championship quality, says Cameroon head coach
In a keenly contested Round of 16 clash at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan, Cameroon head coach Rigobert Song expressed confidence in Nigeria’s potential to clinch the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations title, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Despite his Indomitable Lions succumbing to a 2-0 defeat against the Super Eagles, Song praised the Nigerian side for…
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AFCON 2023: Peseiro Justifies Iheanacho’s Absence in AFCON Victory
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In the aftermath of Nigeria’s 2-0 triumph over Cameroon in the Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16, Coach Jose Peseiro clarifies why star player Kelechi Iheanacho remained on the bench, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Iheanacho, came into the tournament injured but despite being declared fully fit, the Leicester City striker is make an appearance in AFCON…
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Video:How President Tinubu celebrates the Super Eagles Victory
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While Nigerians celebrate the success of the Super Eagles after defeating the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon 2-0 on Saturday, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu was as well caught camera in his home celebrating the win, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ademola Lookman scored twice in each half to hand Nigeria a famous…
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AFCON 2023: Peseiro goes to war for the first time with full squad
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The Media Office of the Super Eagles, Babafemi Raji has revealed that team is ready to take on the Indomitable Lions Cameroon in the Round of 16 today at on going 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nigeria finishing second in Group A will confront their West African rivals who also finished second in…
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AFCON 2023: Super Eagles get motivated ahead of Cameroon’s clash
The Super Eagles have vowed to recreate their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 defeat of Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in Alexandria, when both teams clash in Abidjan on Saturday at the same stage in the ongoing 34th edition of the competition. That day, at the Alexandria Stadium in Egypt, the Eagles came from…
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AFCON 2023: Moses Simon acknowledges Cameroon’s quality, says no revenge on their minds for past final loses
Nigeria Super Eagles forward, Moses Simon remained respectful for Super Eagles opponents, Cameroon ahead of their African Cup of Nations round of 16 clash on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nantes player who spoke alongside the coach of the team, Jose Peseiro in the pre match press conference stated that the team will approach the game…
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AFCON 2023: Odegbami, Lawal harp on discipline, self-belief as Eagles prepare for Lions’ battle
Nigeria football legends Olusegun Odegbami and Garba Lawal have advised the Super Eagles to be extremely cautious, stay focused, be disciplined and have self-belief when they step onto the field against the Indomitable Lions in their Africa Cup of Nations’ Round of 16 encounter in Abidjan on Sunday. Both giants of the African game have…
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AFCON 2023: History favours Super Eagles as Cameroon’s Lions arrive Abidjan
History, pedigree, current form and turf familiarity are factors weighing heavily in favour of the Super Eagles as they confront the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in the Round of 16 at the 34th Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday. Five-time champions Cameroon prosecuted their group phase games in Yamoussoukro, and have now arrived in Cote…