Super Falcons coach in his latest presser ahead of the game against Burundi has given a hint that key players are likely to be rested to give opportunities to those who haven’t played a single minute in the ongoing tournament.
A win against Burundi tonight will secure his team’s progression out of the group stage to join South Africa who have already qualified to the next round in Group C. If this is the right time to tinker can best be justified after today’s result against Burundi.
Nigeria coach Randy Waldrum said ahead of the game: “We want to build on the confidence we gained by winning our second game. When you enter the third group game, as coaches you have to make choices.”
“Some of our players have already played 90 minutes twice and it’s a long tournament. If you are lucky enough to have six games, you need to be aware of what you need to do. So we have to try to find that balance”.
Rashidat Ajibade who has being very instrumental to Super Falcons in the absence of Asisat Oshoala has played every minute of of the tournament since it started but it remains in doubt of Randy Waldrum will give rest to his most viable weapon.
For Gustave Niyonkuru’s team, this is a unique opportunity to announce their arrival on the big stage.
The Swallows have played two games and lost 4-2 to Botswana and 3-1 to South Africa, but do they have what it takes to redeem themselves even against a rotated super Falcons side.
Tonight at Rabat’s Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex, Super Falcons will look to qualify for the quarter finals in style.
