Super Falcons will go all out against Lionesses – Madugu

Head Coach, Justine Madugu, has assured that the Super Falcons will take a no-nonsense approach in their upcoming friendlies against Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses. The matches are scheduled for Saturday at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo and Tuesday at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta. “Our objectives for these two matches include improving our […]

Head Coach, Justine Madugu, has assured that the Super Falcons will take a no-nonsense approach in their upcoming friendlies against Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses.

The matches are scheduled for Saturday at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo and Tuesday at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta.

“Our objectives for these two matches include improving our game philosophy and tactical approach. We want to observe and assess the players in line with our philosophy. We are determined to improve the team’s coordination, team spirit and mentality towards winning the Women AFCON.

“Yes, these are friendly matches but we must approach things with the right mentality, with the attitude that we want to win, and with the mindset that we are already at the championship. It will not be right for us to treat the games with kid’s gloves and earn results that will have an untoward psychological effect on the team going to Morocco.”

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Madugu insists that the players understand the nature and size of the rivalry between Nigeria and Cameroon on the field of play, and will approach the games with the seriousness they deserve.

“We must ensure a positive mentality and keep to the game plan. It is important for us to use the games to underscore our preparedness for the Women AFCON,” said Madugu,

The Super Falcons, familiar rivals of the Lionesses, recently secured Olympic qualification after defeating South Africa and previously Cameroon in major fixtures.