Former Tremendous Falcons head coach Edwin Okon believes the deliberate two-legged pleasant matches towards Cameroon will considerably support Nigeria’s preparations for the upcoming Ladies’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
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The Tremendous Falcons are set to face the Indomitable Lionesses in a double-header as a part of their build-up to the continental showpiece, and Okon says the timing of the fixtures is good.
“These video games will assist sharpen the crew earlier than the match,” Okon stated. “Cameroon is at all times aggressive, so it’s an excellent check.”
Okon famous that a lot of the invited gamers are already energetic with their golf equipment overseas, which means health ranges shouldn’t be a priority.
“Lots of the gamers are coming from robust leagues, so they’re match-ready,” he defined. “That offers the technical crew a stable base to work with.”
The previous coach emphasised that whereas pleasant matches are essential, selections about further fixtures relaxation with the soccer authorities.
“Solutions can at all times be made, however the last name lies with the directors,” he acknowledged. “Everybody desires the identical factor — success for the Tremendous Falcons.”
Okon pressured that preparation isn’t just about bodily readiness but additionally tactical cohesion and crew chemistry.
“These friendlies enable the coaches to check combos and refine methods,” he added.
He additionally expressed confidence within the technical crew’s potential to maximise the chance.
“The target is evident — defend the title. Correct preparation is vital to attaining that,” Okon stated.
Because the Tremendous Falcons intensify their build-up to WAFCON, Okon’s endorsement highlights the significance of structured preparation in sustaining Nigeria’s dominance in African girls’s soccer.
