Saturday, November 26, 2016

Falcons Okobi warns, playing Kenya no child's play


By our Reporter
SUPER Falcons attacking midfielder, Ngozi Okobi insists playing against Kenya's Starlets is no child's play, reports NaijaSportsXtra.blogspot.com.
The African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) defending champions needs an outright victory over the East Africans in the game at Stade de Limbe to avoid tournament host Cameroon Lionesses in the semi-final after they shared spoils with arch rivals, Ghana Black Queens.
The of Vittsjo GIK of Sweden ace in her pre-match quotes on CAF said: "My first match was against Ghana. I saw that the midfield collapsed against Ghana, so I was exactly told to go fix it.
"Our expectation is to win all games and playing against Kenya is no child’s play."
For Falcons assistant Coach, Ann Chiejine (MamaGoal), "We are here for business and come Saturday(today), we will be ready to play against Kenya. The players are looking forward to the match. Every team qualified is a good team and we are leaving no stone unturned.
"We know them (Kenya) and we will play as if it is our first match. Every team is as good as winning the championship."
An unfazed Head Coach of Kenya David Ouma whose team has been sent pack away for the tournament said, "This is our first appearance at this level and our objective is to go all the way regardless of the opposition."