Turkey Soccer Tourney: Falcons Battle CSKA Moscow

The Super Falcons of Nigeria will today Thursday, take on CSKA Moscow in their opener at the ongoing Turkish Women’s Cup in Antalya.

Super Falcons and head Coach

The match will hold at Emir Hotels Sports Complex before the second match with Uzbekistan on Saturday, February 20 and Equatorial Guinea three days later.

The African champions are hoping to become the first national side from Africa to win the Turkish Women’s Cup this year as Spanish side FC Barcelona Femení forward, Asisat Oshola is expected to lead the team out in this encounter.

After Monday’s first indoor session, Waldrum and his new players also had full training session on Tuesday ahead of this encounter.

According to the team Media Officer, Oluchi Tobe Chukwu, the team is battle ready for the tournament as the players have promised to put in their best.

One of the players, Onome Ebi said the tournament will help rebuild the team after the last time they played in 2019.

“We are in Turkey to build a team. It’s been long that we have played together as a team.

“This tournament is going to help us come together after a very long time. It’s just sad that some of our players will not be able to join us but we will make do with what we have.”

Ebi also expects the new coach of the team, Randy Waldrum to bring his experience to bear on the team.

She said: “I have worked with different coaches. Our coach won’t be an exception. He will bring his tactics and style of play to the team.

“I can work with any coach and believe he has got a lot to give to the Super Falcons and I am 100 percent ready to work with him.

“I hope and pray that he is going to bring something different to the team. We are hoping to see him and work with him.”

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