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Ifeoma Onumonu insists the Super Falcons still have a lot to offer despite the friendly defeat to Les Bleues of France.
The nine-time African champions lost 2-1 to their hosts at the Stade Raymond Kopa, Angers on Saturday night.
The Montpellier forward scored the Super Falcons only goal of the game.
“We had only two training sessions and despite that, we played very well. In terms of preparation, I wish we had more because with more preparation we can get more information and we can perform better,” the forward told Ojb Sports.
“It is only telling that when we have more time and with WAFCON in the summer, with more time to prepare, we’ll be a better team.”
She also reflected on her historic strike against Laurent Bonadie’s side.
“It felt good, it’s been a while since I scored for Nigeria so it felt good to get a goal back. I feel I’m finding my confidence since changing clubs, and the end product is being able to come here and score goals for the team,” she asserted.
By Adeboye Amosu
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One thing I seem to like about Coach Justine Madugu is that he tends to plug players in their optimal position.
Though I am never a fan of Onumonu, that has never made me deny her immense energy and engine as a centre forward.
As fabulous as Coach Randy Waldrum was, he penchant for playing Onumonu on the flanks proved unfruitful.
So, playing Onumonu slapbang in the middle, where she is at her most ruthless, bore delicious fruits against France where she flourished.
I am so happy for Onumonu but I wonder what will happen when other centre forwards become available.
Esther Okoronkwo, Asisat Oshoala, Uchenna Kanu, Iheuzo and C. Macleans are exciting options vying for that coveted number 9 slot. You then have rookies like Ijamilusi and Ajakaiye knocking hard at the door of opportunity.
So, with the plethora of options available to the Super Falcons, not only in attack, but across the pitch, Onumonu is right to say up is the only way from here.