Super Falcons head coach, Randy Waldrum insists the Super Falcons are prepared to conquer their group foes at the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, reports Completesports.com.
The defending champions will face perennial rivals Banyana Banyana of South Africa, Botswana and Burundi in Group C.
The Super Falcons will open their campaign against South Africa on July 4, before confronting Botswana and Burundi.
South Africa in particular will pose a big threat to the West Africans in the group going by the history of past encounters between both teams.
The Super Falcons defeated South Africa 4-3 on penalties to claim a record extending ninth WAFCON title four years ago in Ghana.
South Africa however defeated Nigeria 4-2 in the Aisha Buhari Invitational Tournament last In Lagos last September.
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“Draws are always interesting and unpredictable. So we will focus on preparing for them all,” Waldrum told CAFOnline.com.
“With this particular draw, our approach will be that of respecting our opponents and understanding that any opponent can win if we aren’t prepared to play.”
The Super Falcons subdued West African giants Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire 2-1 and 3-0 on aggregate respectively to qualify for the finals.
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Waldrum admitted the qualification dates with the two teams offered good preparation for team ahead of the new 12-nation continental showpiece.
“It was unfortunate the way teams were matched up prior to WAFCON. Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire both are worthy of being in the World Cup. Seems to me, CAF would want it’s best teams representing Africa,” Waldrum sympathised.
“Having said that, those games certainly helps our players in knowing what we are capable of, and re-emphasizing the strength of our team and the possibilities ahead.”
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Super Falcons are so focused on Banyana Banyana and could easily stumble against Burundi and Botswana, They’d better be careful!
THIS IS A REAL TEST FOR THE GIRLS. SOUTH AFRICA HAVE PROVEN WITH TIME THAT THEY ARE CAPABLE OF MATCHING OUR GIRLS BUT I CAN SEE VICTORY COMING THE WAY OF OUR VERY SUPER FALCONS