Habeebat Akinwande Declares War on Flamingoes World Cup Foes
Published: December 22, 2013
Costa Rica 2014 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup has been viewed as the best chance for the Nigerian team otherwise known as Flamingoes to create history by becoming the first African team to lift the Cadet shield .
The official draw took place on 17th December, at the Antigua Aduana in San Jose, Costa Rica.
The girls were drawn in a group comprising of Colombia, Mexico and China, a pool that analysts sees as tricky for the two-time quarter finalists.
FC Robo skipper Habeebat Kehinde Akinwande has declared war on the three group D rivals of the U17 team.
The centre back remains relaxed despite the girls being drawn with some tough customers, claiming the challenge of will spur the team to victory.
The 15-year-old starlet hinged her confidence in the pool of players available to the technical crew headed by Bala Nkiyu.
“My message to the players and the nation is we're not going to Costa Rica to fear anyone. We will respect and have enormous admiration for everyone.
“But the word fear is the wrong one. We know what we are capable of doing,” she told a facebook platform, Naija Female Soccer.
“We have played Colombia, and we can count on the experience of our U20 sisters who have played Mexico in the past.
“As for China, our physical play will count in our favour. We know there are tough games in the pool, but we can go out and do well in them. Therefore I declare war on our enemies.”
The official draw took place on 17th December, at the Antigua Aduana in San Jose, Costa Rica.
The girls were drawn in a group comprising of Colombia, Mexico and China, a pool that analysts sees as tricky for the two-time quarter finalists.
FC Robo skipper Habeebat Kehinde Akinwande has declared war on the three group D rivals of the U17 team.
The centre back remains relaxed despite the girls being drawn with some tough customers, claiming the challenge of will spur the team to victory.
The 15-year-old starlet hinged her confidence in the pool of players available to the technical crew headed by Bala Nkiyu.
“My message to the players and the nation is we're not going to Costa Rica to fear anyone. We will respect and have enormous admiration for everyone.
“But the word fear is the wrong one. We know what we are capable of doing,” she told a facebook platform, Naija Female Soccer.
“We have played Colombia, and we can count on the experience of our U20 sisters who have played Mexico in the past.
“As for China, our physical play will count in our favour. We know there are tough games in the pool, but we can go out and do well in them. Therefore I declare war on our enemies.”
Latest News
- Ndidi's goal against his favourite opponent helps Leicester to a 5-0 rout of Aribo's Southampton
- Madueke features, Chukwuemeka benched as ruthless Arsenal record biggest-ever win against Chelsea
- Executive director confirms Wrexham are desperate to sign Arsenal GK Okonkwo on permanent deal
- 'The whole world knows' - Osimhen reiterates he is inspired by Chelsea legend Drogba
- 'It's going to be difficult' - Bournemouth boss on whether Solanke can win the PL golden boot award
- Trends and forecasts: Analysis of current trends in sports betting
- Atalanta's top assister Lookman, two other players of Nigerian descent named in Serie A TOTW
- Arsenal and Juventus join Chelsea, Man City, Man Utd in race to sign Crystal Palace's quad-national winger Olise
- 2006 Ballon d'Or winner Fabio Cannavaro admits he would have struggled to mark Osimhen of last season
- Navigating the world of Melbet
Football News 24/7
News Categories
- Football Betting
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Polish Football
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football