Waldrum also said he must protect his girls from the media if they are to qualify for the 2023 World Cup which will be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand
By Kehinde Okeowo
Super Falcons head coach, Randy Waldrum has accused Nigerian media of being negative after his first win of the ongoing 2022 Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.
Nigeria were soundly beaten by their South African counterpart in their opening Group C fixture and were subsequently criticised by fans and the media for their poor display against Banyana Banyana.
They, however, bounced back with a far more convincing display against the Mares of Botswana, whom they beat 2-0 at the Prince Moulay Al-Hassan Stadium on Thursday night.
Goals from Ifeoma Onumonu in the 21st minute and substitute Christy Ucheibe who headed home a corner kick in the 48th minute earn the Super Falcons their first 3 points of the tournament and a possible progression into the next round
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Randy Waldrum who was a relieved man after the win, during his post-match press conference berated the Nigerian media for the negativity shown towards the team.
He said, “Media in Nigeria is very negative. We don’t want distraction in our team,”
He went on to say he has to protect his girls from the media if they are to qualify for the 2023 World Cup will be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand
“We are trying to qualify for the World Cup and the teams must be isolated,” Waldrum added.
The Super Falcons next play Burundi in their final group game on Sunday, a win for the Nigerian takes them to the knockout stages of 2022 WAFCON, it will also edge them closer to qualifying for the World Cup.
