Nigerian Star Sends Big Message To All Nigerians Ahead Of Quarterfinal Battle With Cameroon

Onome Ebi who is the captain of the Super Falcons of Nigeria has confirmed her readiness and that of her teammates in the national team for the coming battle against Cameroon.

The Super Falcons will be facing the Lioness of Cameroon in the quarterfinal of the ongoing 2022 African Women Cup of Nations in Morocco which is expected to be a challenging battle.

Nigeria did not start their campaign in this competition on a brighter note as they lost their first game against South Africa in what was a painful defeat.

Many Nigerian football fans were livid with the defeat against South Africa, and to make matter worse for the team, striker Asisat Oshoala suffered an injury and has been ruled out of the competition.

What did the Super Falcons play in their second and third games?

They bounced back winning their next two games against Botswana and Burundi in convincing fashion.

Here's everything you need to know about Seychelles national football team history

Football

According to the reports on Daily Post and Brila, Onome Ebi explained that the most important thing is for the Super Falcons to qualify for the World Cup.

Onome Ebi's reaction about tie against Cameroon

“Of course, we know what to expect. The Cameroonians also want to go to the World Cup. But we have never missed the World Cup and we won’t start now.

“Our eyes are fully focused on Australia & New Zealand, and then we can start talking about the trophy.”

World Cup Spots Up for Grabs As Teams Prepare for Africa Women Cup of Nations Quarterfinal Matches

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how the quarterfinal matches of the ongoing 2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) are slated for Wednesday, July 13 and Thursday, July, 14, as eight teams compete not only for a berth in the semifinals.

The Top 10 Greatest Inter Milan Legends of All Time Ranked

Football

Only four teams will qualify to represent Africa at the FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) scheduled to be held next year.

Zambia will trade tackles with Senegal in the first match of the knockout phase inside the Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca.

Shortly after, it will be the turn of Morocco and Botswana at Stade Moulay Abdellah in Rabat.

None of the four teams in action on Wednesday have qualified for the Women's World Cup before.