WAFCON 2022 : Five observations from Nigeria's 2-0 win against the Zebras of Botswana

Nigeria Super Falcons on Thursday night defeated the Zebras of Botswana 2-0 in their second Group match of the ongoing 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

Here are All Nigeria Soccer's five observations from the game.

Deep Lying Botswana

The Botswana ladies chose to soak up the pressure from the Nigerian forward line and played most of the first half in their own half making it difficult to break them down.

The goal scored by Ifeoma Onumonu in the 21st minute however ensured that the opposition had to readjust as they came out of their confort zone in search of an equaliser.

Falcons Passes

The Super Falcons dominated possession of the ball but their final balls left much to be desired. Most of the passes were not weighted, they ball eluded the targets as they were either over hit or intercepted by the Botswana defenders.

Botswana Went Physical

The Botswana ladies resorted to kicking the more skillful Nigerian players when they faced the force of the Falcons on them.

Improved Second Half By Falcons

There was urgency in the manner that the Super Falcons payed in the second half after coach brought on Christy Ucheibe, Gift Monday, Regina Otu, Uchenna Kanu and Macleans Chinonyerem.

These players are younger than the ones they substituted and their energy shone through.

Fans' Reminder

Nigerians fans are easy to praise as well as condemn in equal proportion.

When the Falcons kept the ball better in the second half, they cheered every move by the Super Falcons and jeered their opponents.

That seemed to boost the confidence of the girls and a reminder of who they are in African football.

Izuchukwu Michael

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