Dennerby urges Falcons to work harder

Super Falcons coach, Thomas Dennerby is not so pleased after his side thrashed Zambia 4-0 in a matchday 2 clash at the ongoing Africa Women’s Cup of Nations in Ghana.

The Nigerian ladies bounced back from a disappointing 1-0 defeat to South Africa in their first group match with a big win over Zambia on Wednesday evening.

Goals by Desire Oparanozie, Francisca Ordega, Rasheedat Ajibade and Amarachi Okoronkwo sealed the victory for the defending champions.

But Dennerby expected more goals, as there were several chances missed especially by reigning African Best Player, Asisat Oshoala.

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“First of all, I am very happy we managed to score four goals in this game, but honestly I am not 100 per cent happy with our performance because we should have scored more goals,” Dennerby stated after the game.

“After our opening game in which we lost, I talked about being professional and using experience to come back in the next game, not being anxious and work on hard.

“I don’t think this game we won today is the defining game in the group and now we have to work harder in our next fixture so we secure a place in the semi-finals. So we stay cool and keep working. Of course I am happier than three days ago.”

The Super Falcons will take on Equatorial Guinea in their last group game, with hopes of securing a semifinal ticket.

The tournament also serves as the African qualifiers for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France, and only the best three teams in Ghana will represent the continent at the mundial.

 

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