'I am reasonably excited and hopeful' - Waldrum optimistic about Nigeria squad

Randy Waldrum

SUPER FALCONS 'I am reasonably excited and hopeful' - Waldrum optimistic about Nigeria squad

Tunde Young 00:17 - 11.02.2023

Super Falcons coach Randy Waldrum is excited about the quality of players in the squad

Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum has admitted that there is an abundance of talented players in the Nigeria senior women's squad,

The American tactician could not contain his excitement about working with the squad in preparation for the upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup in July.

The Super Falcons head to the Wold Cup this summer in Australia and Newzealand as nine-time African champions and Waldrum is hopeful for the future.

Waldrum excited by Super Falcons' talent

While speaking with thenff.com, Waldrum exuded excitement and optimism with the surge of new talents emerging from within and outside the country in recent times.

Super Falcons Head Coach, Randy Waldrum

"I think the current Super Falcons squad is loaded with so many talented players. There are a lot of players that have much to offer in the team and I am reasonably excited and hopeful," Waldrum said.

The 66-year-old went on to list specific players in the Super Falcons setup and straight-up bragged about the talent at his disposal.

"Asisat Oshoala is in great form and we all know what she is capable of. When you add players like Desire Oparanozie, who is also very much in the mix, as well as Ifeoma Onumonu, Rasheedat Ajibade and Esther Okoronkwo, no doubt, we have so many effective weapons offensively," Waldrum said.

December 21, 2022, BARCELONA, BARCELONA, SPAIN: Asisat Oshoala of FC Barcelona, Barca celebrates a goal during UEFA Womenâ€⠢s Champions League, football match played between FC Barcelona and FC Rosengard at Spotify Camp Nou on November 24, 2022
Asisat Oshoala has been in fine form for FC Barcelona Femini December 21, 2022, BARCELONA, BARCELONA, SPAIN: Asisat Oshoala of FC Barcelona, Barca celebrates a goal during UEFA Womenâ€⠢s Champions League, football match played between FC Barcelona and FC Rosengard at Spotify Camp Nou on November 24, 2022

Waldrum confident ahead of World Cup

"I am confident that we can build something special with this squad," the Super Falcons boss said confidently while speaking on Nigeria's chances at the World Cup.

Super Falcons Head Coach, Randy Waldrum

Waldrum continued analysing his team's strengths, "We have also got some bright players like Rofiat Imuran coming in, in her twenties, same with Tosin Demehin, to go along with experienced players like Osinachi Ohale."

"Ashleigh Plumptre has also been a great addition for us at the back. I think I love the strength of the team; it's just about getting the best eleven to play on the pitch,” Waldrum rounded up confidently.

Ashleigh Plumptre [Photo: IMAGO / Sulaiman Pooja]

The Super Falcons will participate in the first edition of the Women's Revelation Cup from February 15 to 21 in the city of Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico where they will face Colombia, Costa Rica and the host nation in the six- day preparatory tournament for the FIFA Women's World Cup.

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