Kadiri Ikhana, the Head Coach of the Super Falcons, has commended
the level of discipline and composure displayed by the players currently
in a phased camping programme in Abuja.
Ikhana told reporters in Abuja, that the players have been going about the exercise with a high sense of professionalism.
“Its interesting to know that the women are displaying a high sense of discipline and they are disposed to learning and receptive to instructions.
“Surprisingly, I’ve been hearing about indiscipline in the Falcon camp
before but I’ve not experienced such which I think is
impressive.’’Ikhana said.
The newly appointed coach of the Falcons said that
the girls have been cooperative with him, and have an aptitude for
inculcating innovative ideas.
“They have been cooperating and we’ve been getting everything we needed from them so I think we have wonderful players in camp.’’
The Falcons had commenced the first phase of the programme on April 15 in Abuja.
He also appealed to club owners and coaches to be patient with the national team over the absence of their key players because of the team’s programme.
Ikhana, a member of the Green Eagles squad that won
the 1980 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations in Lagos, emphasised the
need for an extended camping period for the players.
The former Bendel Insurance FC of Benin wingback and
a member of the squad that won the 1978 Challenge Cup reiterated the
need for a proper assessment and categorisation of the players.
“They should be patient with us because we just got on board and we
need to stay with these players for them to know our objectives and plan
for the country.’’
“When we eventually raise the kind of team that we have in mind, then the camping period would be shortened.
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