Women’s Africa Nations Cup: Nigeria can’t mess us like Mali

NIGERIA-Ghana football fixtures are always different and this will remain so when both countries meet in a group match of the ongoing Women’s Africa Nations Cup on Wednesday, according to Yusif Basigi.

The head coach of Ghana’s Black Queens made this submission after his side defeated Kenya in a group match of the 10th edition of the Women’s Africa Nations Cup.

The Super Falcons face the Black Queens tomorrow after thrashing Mali 6-0 in their opening match on Sunday.

But Basigi says it is not certain that Nigeria can overrun Ghana likewise.

“Ghana–Nigeria is always a different ball game. They massacred Mali 6-0 but it doesn’t mean that they will massacre Ghana. Let the day come and we will see what happens,” Basigi said in a post-match interview.

The Black Queens came from a goal down to beat debutants Kenya 3-1 in their opening group match but Basigi says all the eight teams competing for honours in Cameroon are good for the diadem.

“Any team at this competition is worthy of being crowned champion and don’t have to be underrated,” said the coach who is making his second appearance at Africa women’s football’s biggest showcase.

And head coach of the Super Falcons Florence Omagbemi says “We are through with Mali and looking forward to Ghana.”

Omagbemi, former captain of the Nigeria side, reiterated her side’s resolve to retain the title they have won won seven times. “Our focus is to defend our trophy and we have just started,” she added.