Don’t let AWC Derail Women League, Tahir Tells NFF, League Board

By Eddie Akalonu Taraba Queens chairman Mustafa Tahir has lauded the national U-20 women team for giving a good account of the country at the FIFA World Cup in Canada, saying, “Falconets impressed me very much with such outstanding outing. Despite losing the cup to Germany, the girls were marvelous and gave their best. While he welcomed the Super Falcons list issued by Edwin Okon for the up-coming African Women Championship in Namibia, the club chairman however enjoins the Women Football League board and Nigeria Football Federation not to allow the female league dig deeper with postponement of matches, as it is already five games behind due to postponements at the instance of one of the teams. “We are not against players going to honor national assignments. They must note that the league is five games behind as the U-20 team were in Canada. Clubs sign players to play competitions but when the league is put on hold because of one club, it really does not show we are moving forward.” Asked if he has a preview of the list issued by NFF for the AWC, Tahir said no! “Though I have not seen Odon’s team list, I hope there is a balance of players invited to camp and that it is not tilted towards one club such that we are going to deep into more postponement of matches. I would like the authorities to keep this in mind to avoid clubs incurring costs for not playing the league as scheduled. It is my hope they are mindful of how it would impact on clubs if more players are picked from any particular club again for the Super Falcons. Since we are running behind the schedule of matches, the authorities must also map out a plan that ensures that we play our games with a view to ending the league on time,” Tahir stated. It is no hidden fact that players such as striker, , Adisat Oshoala, who won MVP award in Canada, Uchechi Sunday, Ugo Njoku Loveth Ayila., Mariam Ibrahim, Uchechi Sunday, who featured prominently for the U20 team in Canada all wear the Rivers Angels colour to which Mustafa Tahir refers to. Incidentally these set of players are again called up to the Super Falcons camp by coach Okon.