Head
Coach Florence Omagbemi has invited to 30 players to the camp of the Senior
Women National Team, Super Falcons, as preparations begin for the 10th Women
Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon 2016.
The
quartet of Belarus-based Aminat Yakubu, Uchenna Kanu (USA), Valerie
Awelewa (Belgium) and Chinwendu Ihezuo (Kazakhstan) failed to beat the October
8 deadline given to them to report to camp.
On
why he rescinded his earlier stance, Dedevbo revealed that the players called
to plead for an extention period to round up their Champions League matches for
their respective clubs.
"The
players called me to beg for one –week grace period to play their last
Champions League matches, and I obliged them. They have matches on the 13th and
14th respectively. I have made it known to them that October 16 is
the final day that I can give them and I hope they would avail themselves of
the opportunity to be part of the team for the World Cup.”
Speaking
on the high level of drilling the players in camp undergo during training
sessions, Dedevbo stated that every department of the team's preparation
would not be left out.
"Every
aspect of our training has a focus. During the last training sessions, we have
focused more on ball possession and dead ball artistry. After the ball
possession, we took them through spot kicks because I wanted to see what they
could do with the ball on the spot.
"Most
importantly, I wanted to see what the goalkeepers can do to cut off balls from
the sides and I am very much impressed with their performances so far.
Even Christy Ohiaeriaku, who came in from Europe some days ago is really giving
the home - based keepers a run for their money,” Dedevbo said.
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