Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Falcons to play Black Queens like final-Omagbemi


FLORENCE Omagbemi insists defending champions, Super Falcons will player Black Queens as if today's Group B tie is a final.
The Nigeria women team face arch rivals, Ghana in thrilling clash at the Limbe Omnisport Stadium Wednesday evening.
The ex-Falcons captain who could become the first player turned coach to win the female AFCON in her pre-match chat on  CAF informed: "We are looking forward to playing Ghana. Everyone is focused and all the players are intact. We take it one game at a time and we won’t underrate or overrate any team. 
"We watched Ghana against Kenya and we are looking forward to a good match. Hopefully, we will have a good day and emerge victorious. 
"Ghana won’t be a walkover and we will play as if it is the final. The spirit in camp is good and the players are motivated to deliver."
For Gladys Nnenena Akpa, "We are here for a purpose. We know why we are here and we will do just that," she said.