NewStats: 3,264,047 , 8,182,413 topics. Date: Monday, 09 June 2025 at 12:27 PM 5pz70

Danielnino00:
At this rate, it's unlikely that Musa will the team for the afrobasket...


Good for her though.... By the time the world cup comes around, we should have a more formidable team...
I really hope we get Kiki

If Musa likes herself she shouldn't bother coming. Make a case for yourself in the WNBA this season. You'll notice she's getting the coach's confidence more and it's leading to more minutes on the floor. She needs to continue to do that cause once those ok injuries come back, getting minutes is going to be significantly difficult. The only way she has a chance is to play as much as she can now and impresses. That way, she gets herself noticed in the league so by next season she offers from teams where she gets to be a starter.

Kiki's case is exactly like this. You realize that Kiki wasn't supposed to be a starter. Not in a thousand years. She had Shakira Austin and Aaliyah Edwards ahead of her in the pecking order. This was supposed to be Aaliyah's breakout year, plus she went to UConn so she had a large fanbase ing her that can influence coaching decisions. However, they both were injured and she did so well in training camp the coach trusted her enough to start. She made so much case for herself it will be malpractice to not start her now. She's literally made both Aaliyah and Shakira (who were starters last year) bench players. UConn fans are even asking for Aaliyah to be traded cause they can she there's no way she's starting ahead of Kiki now.

That's what Musa neads to do. Ignore Afrobasket, and make a strong case for yourself. Her success in the WNBA isn't just for her, it will make some scouts pay attention to local talents in Nigeria. I hope the NBBF has enough sense and vision to realize this.

Redman44:


We should have a home based D'tigress squad that is made up of the best female basketball players in Nigeria . Murjanatu Musa was a home based player before she moved abroad. We have had a few breakout players like that who transitioned from our local league to America and Europe. Cheers.

I'd rather we just identify the best talents in Nigeria and find a way to get them scholarship in US colleges.

We don't have the right environment to groom and nurture talent here. We just don't. Someone like Musa and Evelyn are outliers.

solonnachi:


So why was Plumpter ignored in the last friendly?

Who says she was ignored?

Was Kanu ignores too? Oshoala? Gift Monday?

You are making assumptions based on false premise

Point is, prior to now, Ashleigh's absence from the team has been personal as she asked to be excused for some time. Not sure what happened this occasion, but it's possible she asked to be excluded.

solonnachi:
I knew something was wrong. Ashleigh Plumpter was not invited to play in the last friendly. It is not normal....

Extra context. This is Ashleigh releasing a statement to debunk the Facebook posts.

solonnachi:
I knew something was wrong. Ashleigh Plumpter was not invited to play in the last friendly. It is not normal....

Not sure what's up with Ashleigh but if your source is Facebook then you are far from the truth.

These pages literally clone popular people, assume their identity and post as them. Then posit conspiracy theories to generate traffic. As you can see the allegation has no source. Please ignore.

BascoVanVeli:
Murjanatu Musa is having her best game as a pro. 6pts and 2 rebounds with a little left in the 3rd.

Definitely had a good game. Hopefully that makes a case for more game time for her.

geonyte:
I don't think kiki irifien will play for Nigeria,she is playing at an all-star level,US won't allow her play for us

You guys should stop abeg. There's no chance Kiki is playing for the US. Literally none.

I can list 12 players off the top of my head that are ahead of her in the pecking order. Yes she having a great rookie season but playing for the US isn't something that will happen and she knows that.

Now, they may wickedly extend an invitation to her for one obscure America Cup just to cap her, (which again I don't think is likely). But even if that happens, she's wise enough not to take it cause she's not representing them at top competitions like the world cup or Olympics.

lbrichman2:


You guys are forgetting that Osimhen signed a contract extension, reducing his Transfer fee to €75M
Nothing more De Laurentis can do

Contracts aren't always straightforward. The 75M clause may only apply to clubs outside of Italy. There could be a clause requiring Seria A team to pay significantly higher.

PDPGuy:
Super Falcons squad list for the 2 Cameroon friendlies

Don't even know how to react to this.

I guess we just wish them well.

geonyte:
do u think she will commit too us with the way she is going I think US national team will steal her

Kiki is 100% playing for Nigeria should she decide to play FIBA basketball. You can take this to the bank.

Danielnino00:


No wonder...


That means she didn't partake in the pre season either.
For them to retain her in their rooster despite her not having played for them shows how much they rate her

Yes she didn't. But she was putting up big numbers in it would have been malpractice not to at least give her a chance. I watched Phoenix yesterday though and the team is pretty good. She's going to have to makw an impression to get significant minutes

Osimhen scores

PDPGuy:

It depends on how convincing she and the NBBF will be in making their argument that it would be worthwhile for Kiki to miss the first two weeks of the WNBA season, for the chance to win a first international trophy…

Oh you misunderstood me. Musa can leave if she wants to. The WNBA and her team can't hold her should she decide to participate. I think their CBA contract allows that. Don't forget also it isn't just Afrobasket holding, the Euros will also be holding at about the same time.

My point really is about spot security. The WNBA is very competitive, For context, just 4 of those drafts in the first round of the 2023 draft class are currently on a roster. Just 1 of those drafted in the first round of 2021 is on roster. It shows you how competitive staying on roster is.

For someone like Musa who wasn't drafted, not have US college experience to leverage from, it's very difficult to even get a chance talk less stay on roster. So if hopefully she impresses at Phoenix and begins to get significant minutes, I won't advise that she leaves. I'll rather she stake a claim and build her résumé there. Before you know it, she makes enough noise for teams to start considering g her. Right now, she has no leverage, so why make it easier for you to get kicked of the roster.

Also consider that of she leaves briefly for Afrobasket, they have to sign someone temporarily to take her place imagine they person they sign now impresses, it makes it easier to waive her especially considering she doesn't have a guaranteed contract.

Danielnino00:
I'm not sure Murjanatu is with the Suns...
I hardly see her in any of the pictures and videos on their social media pages...

She just finished with her team on . Her team was in the finals of the french cup, their last game was 2 days ago. What happened was Phoenix added her to the rosterz then suspended her contract till she arrives which is likely this week.

We should start seeing her the next few days. I'm hoping she impresses immediately so she at least stays in roster. She doesn't have a guaranteed contract so they can cut her at any time.

carbonado:
Really amazing, well, let us wait and see, if she gets enough playing time. I think she can show up for afrobasket is she wants too, Kone of Mali also plays in the W, she showed up for the afrobasket...so, let us wait and see..

Kone wasn't playing, so excusing herself for Afrobasket made sense. It's a little dicy if you're an important part of the team.

MSGAMBLE9:
Sad, can she be picked up by other WNBA teams or it's late...


Europe won't be bad sha as long as the team compete in Euroleague

Yes she can, even though it isn't likely. WNBA teams usually give hardship contracts during the season particularly when a player on the roster is unavailable. Also, teams with 11 player roster right now die to cap space will likely have enough money to add a 12th player in a month or so.

Gift Monday with her 3rd goal of the season.

Deltamani:
I wish this girl is a Nigerian 🇳🇬

Aston Villa Woman’s Forward Shekiera Martinez

She’s eligible to play for Angola 🇦🇴, Mexico 🇲🇽 and 🇩🇪 though she has represented at the Youth level..

Striking resemblance with Roosa Ariyo

Worthy of note is that this is Chiamaka Nnadozie"s first trophy with Paris FC.

Really happy for her.

Redman44:
I think someone should start telling Onwumere and Iriafen that waiting for the USA to cap them in a serious competition is like waiting for godot. They should be told to look at what happened to the Ogwumike Sisters ( Never played for the USA at the Olympics ) and Liz Cambage ( deep things happened to her due to her color ). Apart from that, USA has too many good players fighting for 12 jerseys. Nigeria needs them than the USA. Hmn.

They are not waiting for USA. Never were. They very openly identify with Nigeria for a reason. Timing is largely the reason they are yet to feature for Nigeria.

Not sure when, but they are definitely playing for Nigeria. For instance, they are unlikely to participate in the Afrobasket cause the WNBA will be on. Even though they can get short leave from their teams I wouldn't advice it.

Also Liz Cambage's issue has nothing to do with her colour biko. She is just too much trouble to deal with. It's the reason why she isn't playing in the WNBA too.

isan:
Anyone could have won that AWCON for Nigeria , the squad was one of the best assembled super falcons ...All the players were in their prime... We had the best player in every position in that AWCON ....make una give madugu chance make play his own AWCON even though the odds his against him

Not anyone could have won. You're ignoring the fact that Nigeri had not played in the finals of the world cup twice between 2010 and 2016. So nothing was guaranteed, and making it look like just about anyone could have won is doing a disservice to that achievement.

Also, that squad wouldn't even rank in the top 10 best squad for the falcons. Just took a quick look before typing this and it was not a great squad. For context, almost half of that squad wasn't in the 2014 WAFCON winning team, and the vast majority of those didn't continue with the tram after their 2016 stint. What that means is that, no one added to the team by Omagbemi was significant enough to continue long enough with the Falcons. That team is no where near one of the best.

I am indifferent about giving Madugu a chance. I sincerely do not think he is what we need, I however don't be crying over this. The NFF has made the decision to stick with him and we can I my hope and at this point.

isan:
He's far better coach than Omagbemi, she should stick with coaching 10 years old girl in U.S.A ....tell me one thing this coach has done wrong ?

My opinion on the coaching situation of the Falcons is very well expressed so didn't see the need to engage in the discourse. This however is a joke taken too far?. On what basis is he a better coach than Omagbemi? Really interested in how you reached that conclusion. Omagbemi who has won a WAFCON?

To be clear, I am not a fan of either and hope the NFF consults a better coach for the falcons.

Rasheedat Ajibade in a documentary video with Togethxr that also featured Asisasat Oshoala said something that aptly captures the state of women's football in Nigeria. She said

"They say to whom much is given much is expected, but as Nigerians, to whom nothing is given a lot is expected".

Quite sad to be honest.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJFjI8ST4Pt/?igsh=dm95d2t3cWluZWc0

It appears we'll see the Super Falcons play soon.

According to Samuel Ahmadu on X

"Hope rekindled! 🤞 The Super Falcons now have a date with the Central African giants. I was anxious and frustrated waiting to see my ladies regroup — but now, the 10th-title chase is back on track, and preparations can resume in full throttle!"

solonnachi:
SCORENigeria can exclusively report that Super Falcons No 1 goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has agreed a transfer to Everton, England

Why?? Except they are paying her a ridiculous amount, this doesn't make any sense. Why leave champions league football to a bottom team in England?

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You just confirmed his point. The picture you posted clearly shows PARODY. Meaning, the profile isn't the real Fabrizio.

Kog45:
Good win for heartland,pls we need to have a review of Ikorodu United fc coach,the man also is doing a yeoman job.

Ikorodu fc a league debutants coaching crew

Even more impressive when you consider he didn't start the job from scratch but was brought in after their coach resigned. They were bottom of the league and now CAF continental tournament contenders.

I'm overall very impressed with the entire Ikorodu project, cause they've given as it were a more sustainable pattern for private interests on how to run a private club in the NWFL. They didn't go on a Spending spree like Sporting Lagos cause they obviously didn't have deep pockets, but scouted for talents at the grassroot and from the NNL and it's interesting to see what they have achieved with that.

My concern however is sustainability. They obviously don't pay these players enough to wade off rival or foreign interest. Pretty sure a large chunk of their roster will be poached by other NPFL teams and foreign interest at the end of the season. The task in front of them is to see how they can build a sustainable system that will work for them.

Breaking:

IOC Executive Board Approves 16 teams for the 2028 Women's Football Olympics completion.

IOC Executive Board approves proposal for 16 women’s and 12 men’s teams in the Olympic Football Tournaments at Los Angeles 2028

Landmark moment reflects FIFA’s and IOC’s shared commitment to growing women’s sport

Decision builds on FIFA Women’s World Cup™ expansion, opening doors for more players and nations to shine on the global stage

FIFA is pleased with the decision taken by the Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to approve a proposal for 16 women’s and 12 men’s teams to participate in the Olympic Football Tournaments at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games (LA28) – a major milestone for the women’s game and a powerful endorsement of women’s sport.

The expansion of the women’s tournament reflects the shared commitment of FIFA, the IOC and LA28 to elevate women’s sport, celebrate the strength of the women’s game in the United States and continue to open doors for more players and more nations on the world stage.

More of the story here:

https://inside.fifa.com/womens-football/media-releases/fifa-celebrates-historic-step-for-womens-football-at-la28-olympic-games?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadJ5bWjZMoD5belBL0XpvsLpNM3AWuZyO5IySA8VwzqtITURwCeaAPY-1MA_aem_TbDvTg605bkbFxUhhXeMfA

BascoVanVeli:


All u do is look for things to hang on to. I brought up Tolu being the first striker brought off the bench even with Boniface and Sadiq in the team but u grabbed on to the part about Osimhen to fit ur narrative. Even by holding on to Osimhen u still proved my point which was that u were wrong to say Dessers isn't in the team because of the level of the Scottish league. That was just a false statement. Aribo and Bassey got into the team while playing for Rangers. All u had to do was it u were wrong and push on but u can't help shifting posts I guess.


Hahaha u offered alternates that were also born in the countries they got their start. Nobody goes to Japan looking for physically imposing players. What are we talking about here. This is just arguing for argument sake biko

I wasn't hanging on to anything or shifting goalpost, na you just wan argue and it's obvious nothing I say will make sense.

The beauty of a public forum like this is that people can see varying points of view and reach their own conclusions about which is more logical.

Peace bro.

BascoVanVeli:


I asked a simple question. U want to complicate the situation but I'm not going. Imagine u working on Supersport and Moses Praiz asks u who is better Osimhen or Boniface. Would u just say Osimhen and not provide a reason why? When tells u to give him a reason u will say "the onus is on u" 😂

See this is the true meaning of goalpost shifting. Now u want to talk about Dessers past when ur point was about his current league.

This is what u said in case u forgot

For instance, Cyril Dessers could score 30 goals a season in Rangers, but still wouldn't be considered 3rd option in the national team. It's because the level of competition is lower in the Scottish league so the weight of performances in leagues like that is lower.

U didn't say anything about Italy, Belgium or any team in his past. Abeg put the goalpost back when u finish, we get match

Where the Japanese players born in Africa? Are u even looking at why I'm writing or u just arguing to argue?

Going by ur bolded statement Esther was a failure. She had 3 goal contributions in 10 matches =30%
He had 9 in 29=31%.

Is there a point even responding to this cause it's clear to every objective mind I was giving context.

All things being equal a player playing in Scotland is less likely considered than one playing in England. That's the crux of my argument. You then brought up Victor Osimhen to counter and I had to give context that though Victor is playing in a less competitive league, his body of work speaks for him. That's not difficult to grasp.

Japanese players weren't born in Europe or America, so should have the same challenges you highlighted. You infered that the reason Vicky and Pina had it easy was cause they were homegrown talent and so was easy for them and I offered the Japanese alternative.

My points are clear Basco.

As per whether Esther Failed or succeeded in Spain, I'll leave you to your subjective interpretation as it had little bearing on the discourse.

Deltamani:


China she performed far better than in Spain sef..! Na Money Dey carry her Dey waka.!

He doesn’t follow up with their games neither does he have information on how far they performed there..!

Esther Played well in China 🇨🇳


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZYH3g2uzR4?si=lo9aSdeF3J6FZ8s-

Didn't know cause I didn't follow her up there. Glad you are least are better informed on this than me and can set the record straight.