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Former Super Falcons defender Rita Nwadik has expressed confidence in the Nigerian women’s national team’s “Super Falcons” squad for their upcoming friendly against Cameroon. She praised the selection as strong and balanced, taking into account the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) next month. Also read:

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Nwadik stated that the selected players reflect the team’s strength, depth, and healthy competition. The current friendly matches are crucial for the team’s preparation for the main tournament. Dikko Nwadik believes this provides the Super Falcons coaching staff with an important opportunity to assess the players’ readiness, fitness, and tactical understanding, especially considering the upcoming WAFCON.


She pointed out that playing against a strong opponent like Cameroon will truly test the team’s strengths and weaknesses.


“I like the squad for the friendly against Cameroon,” said Nwadik. “Friendlies against Cameroon are important. Cameroon is a strong team, and these matches are crucial for the coaches to see which players are in good form and how well the team is prepared for the West African Cup (WAFCON).” The former international added that Cameroon’s physical style and rich experience make them an ideal opponent, as this reflects the challenges Nigeria might face during the tournament. She believes the friendlies will help the coaching staff make informed decisions about the squad, tactics, and player roles. Nwadik also emphasized that players should be given freedom to experiment during friendlies, rather than focusing solely on results. She explained that experimentation at this stage is crucial for building team cohesion and confidence. “Friendlies are not just about winning,” she added. “They are about understanding the team, correcting mistakes, and building confidence before the official matches begin.” She appealed to Nigerian fans for patience and support, noting that preparation is a process and perfection cannot be achieved from the outset. She stated that with experienced players in the squad and a strong winning mentality, the Super Falcons still have a good chance of defending their WAFCON title.


“If the players stay focused and committed, Nigeria will always be one of the favorites to win the title,” Nwadik concluded.


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Super Eagles

Chiklu Iloniosi strongly supports Nwankowo Kanu, calling for club unity and seeking experienced support. The former Nigerian national team defender and current president of the Nigerian Football Federation, Iloniosi, strongly defends Nwankowo Kanu, emphasizing that the club president should not be held responsible for the club’s recent poor performance. Facing a series of inconsistent results, including disappointing home form, the club is under increasing pressure. Iloniosi urged all parties involved to prioritize unity, experience, and institutional support, rather than scapegoating the club’s management. “Kanu is now a manager; he is no longer a footballer,” Iloniosi firmly stated. “He is neither a coach nor a technical director. His responsibility is to ensure…” “that the club takes Nigerian and African football to the next level.” Enyimba The core issue is player recruitment, not management.

Iloniosi stated that the difficulties at Anambra lie primarily in player recruitment, not in the failure of the board leadership. Enyimba He said: “The key is signing players. They didn’t sign the right players, and that’s why they lost, even at home.”


He cautioned against internal criticism and emotional reactions, emphasizing that success in football is based on cooperation and long-term planning, not division.


“Consult Felix Aniasi-Agwu and Jude Aniadov.”


Iloniosi strongly advised


’s leadership to seek advice from experienced former officials, particularly Felix Aniasi-Agwu and Jude Aniadov, who both played key roles during the club’s most glorious period. Enyimba “These people ‘know’


‘it’s all inside and out,’ he said.


“Aniasi-Agwu is a titan of Nigerian league football. So is Jude Aniadov. Their experience is invaluable and cannot be ignored.” Enyimba To the Abia State Sports Authority


Iloniosi also directly called on the Abia State Sports Commission and other stakeholders to fully support Kanu in fulfilling his duties.


“If Kanu succeeds, Abia succeeds.


He is the pride of Abia,” he emphasized.


“All stakeholders need to work together to identify problems and solve them.” Enyimba Stability, not emotion


Regarding the broader discussion about former players in management positions, Iloniosi believes that former national team players can bring global experience and valuable insights—provided they receive the right support. Enyimba “Kanu himself is not the problem,” he concluded.


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