Social media witnessed a heated debate amongst Nigerians after Super Falcons lost their first match at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
NaijaOnPoint.com.ng (NOP) reports that the likes of Osinachi Ohale, Oluwatosin Demehin, Christy Ucheibe, Deborah Abiodun, Toni Payne and Rasheedat Ajibade completed the cast that started the game, however their outing was shattered by a first-half goal pulled by the Brazilians in the 37th minute of the game.
The super falcons’ defeat sparked lively debates among fans on various platforms as many expressed disappointment after which, condemned coach, Randy Waldrum’s descision to make Rasheedat Ajibade captain while benching Bay FC striker Oshoala who did not get the opportunity to play a minute in the match at the Matmut Atlantique Stadium in Bordeaux, France.
Reacting a user identified as Buchi_Laba wrote on X: “My Review of the Super falcons match vs Brazil; We lost this match based on a childish mistake and we will do better. Randy Waldrum got no excuses for putting Asisat Oshoala on the bench for 90minutes.”
Another user, Yuzeski wrote: “I don’t understand why Waldrum left Oshoala on the bench when she’s not injured. The team needed an extra attacking power, which was clearly missing. “The Brazilians had one of their veterans on the pitch,and her impact in the game was quite obvious.”
damilola2i wrote: “Left Oshoala on the bench for players that can’t figure out which leg they play with. Coach better have a good explanation #NGABRA.”
iknowAprilmufc wrote: “I want to believe Oshoala was injured, because nothing justifies her being on the bench the whole time during this game when the people upfront lacked everything basic for an attacker.”
Saheed Afolabi wrote: “Bashing Asisat Oshoala despite she didn’t play a part in today’s game just shows the hypocrisy in some of you.The truth is Oshoala still remains our best Striker upfront.”