WAFCON 2022: Falcons Coach Waldrum Maintains Positive Spirit In Spite Of Defeat To South Africa

Randy Waldrum, Head Coach of the Super Falcons of Nigeria maintains a positive spirit in spite of their 1-2 loss to South Africa at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2022.

The Super Falcons came into the game against South Africa as favourites, having won the competition more than any other nation on the continent.

Banyana Banyana however scored twice in two minutes thanks to Jermaine Seoposenwe and Hilda Magaia goals in the 60th and 62nd minutes to destabilize their opponents, who were caught off-guard by the quick-fire double.

The Super Falcons eventually found a goal in the first minute of added time, thanks to an incredible finish by Rasheedat Ajibade, but it was too late as South Africa reorganized themselves and bagged the three points.

Waldrum during his post-match conference said that his team was in good spirit, in spite of the loss, adding that they intend to go back to the drawing board and work on all their mistakes.

“In spite of the loss, we are still positive in camp. It is obviously the first game of the tournament so we have to go back and regroup.

“We have to increase our urgency in the fighting spirit because we are encouraged by it.

“We have to play the way we played in the last 10-15 minutes so that we get going,” Waldrum said.

Debutants Botswana now top Group C with three points and a superior goal difference after thrashing Burundi 4-2 in their opening game.

South Africa are second with three points ahead of their next game against bottom-placed side Burundi on Thursday.

While Nigeria are currently in third take on Botswana on the same day at 8 p.m