Female national team, Super Falcons defender, Rita Chikwelu has declared that she and her colleagues in the Nigerian team are working really hard in order to retain the Afirca Women Cup of Nations later this month in Ghana, sports247.ng reports.
Although the Falcons’ preparations have been limited to training at their base in Epe area of Lagos State, Chikwelu said the lack of top friendly matches would not affect their title defence chances.
Chikwelu added that all the players are happy at the camp and insists everything is in place and just right to help them achieve their target of winning a ninth continental title in Ghana.
The veteran defender went on to thank Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)and Lagos State government for providing quality welfare and facilities to make their plans move on course better and smoother.
She declared: “We are happy being here and very grateful to the NFF and the people of Lagos for offering us this beautiful facility.
“We are preparing hard and not worried about playing top friendly games. I can assure you that will not affect us. Our target in Ghana is to win the tournament again.”
