NUTMEG 21TH

Guardian Nigeria

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00:00Mission X continues for the Super Falcons of Nigeria and it's the ultimate litmus test

00:05in the semi-final of the Women's African Cup of Nations and of course they're facing

00:10defending champions South Africa on Tuesday.

00:13That's a pathway to the final, yes a preview of the show.

00:16My name is Ayam Lishitabu and this is The Nutmeg on Guardian TV.

00:21Alright, of course welcome to a fresh episode of The Nutmeg and we're talking about the

00:29Women's African Cup of Nations, the Super Falcons and I've got with me here a Super

00:34Falcons fan, Sheyi Odeya, great to have you on the show.

00:38Yeah, good morning Ayo, I don't know I'm excited to be here at least to talk about the Super

00:44Falcons.

00:45Yeah absolutely, let's dive right in.

00:46The Super Falcons have made their way into the semi-final of the competition but there's

00:52not a tougher test for them as it stands, South Africa are defending champions.

00:57What do you think our chances are?

00:59Well, on a scale of one to ten, I think we stand a chance to beat them, defeat them

01:06because, I don't know if you watched their match really high in-

01:09Yeah, against Zambia, 5-0.

01:11That's mind-blowing, like I was not expecting it, like I never expected it.

01:17So I know that they're going to do better, even in the Bayana Bayana, they have Dalami and all of that.

01:26But I am sure that my girls will turn up.

01:28Okay, our girls will turn up.

01:30But let's talk about the girls on the other side, the South Africans.

01:34Obviously, they are defending champions.

01:36And if you look at their journey, although it's not been smooth for them, it's been a roller coaster.

01:41They started well, at some point they defeated Mali 4-0 as well.

01:45But in a couple of games, they managed some draws.

01:47I think the last match was also a draw for them.

01:49And, of course, it's quite difficult for them when you compare their journey with the Super Eagles.

01:55What are their own chances of Trump?

01:57Because Nigeria is clearly having a purpose here, and that's to win the tenth WAFCON in their history.

02:03Well, the thing is, you know, you can never predict, you can't predict, but you can never be too sure.

02:10So I think they also stand a chance of playing a nice game, actually.

02:16But I think, you know, we've been on the defensive side lately, so I know that we're going to do better.

02:22And I know they're expecting it, so I think they should be prepared.

02:27But are you kind of expecting a tight game?

02:29I mean, because they found it difficult, but Nigeria has also found it easier, so to say, free-flowing.

02:35There's been some players that have turned up.

02:37Rashid at Ajibadeh has turned up.

02:38Yezua has turned up big.

02:41And Nandozi has also been good in between the sticks.

02:43You know, do you expect a tight game?

02:46And who seems to have the hopper and going into this one?

02:48Well, if we look at it from that angle, the thing is, right now,

02:57I don't think they stand a chance against the Super Falcons.

03:00Because lately, we've been moving with that determination that, okay, Mission X, yeah, we have to get it.

03:06Yes, absolutely.

03:06So, and with the Bayana Bayana, I don't want to, like, downplay anybody's effort or anything.

03:12Obviously, they are defending champions.

03:13They deserve some respect.

03:14They are going to come through, but then I know that my ladies are going to do it.

03:18I'm not trying to even be, what did I say, how do I put it?

03:24I'm not trying to be a fan right now.

03:27But the thing is, I know my ladies will turn up.

03:29It's not bad to be a fan, you know.

03:31We're obviously Nigerians.

03:33But I know they are going to turn up, so.

03:34Alright, so give us a score prediction.

03:38Let's say, 3-2.

03:413-2.

03:42Yeah, the Super Falcons will be 3-2.

03:43That'll be an entertaining game for the new trials.

03:46Yeah, well, 3-2 Super Falcons.

03:48We can't wait, so.

03:49Sheehy says it'll be 3-2.

03:50Let's know what your thoughts are in the comments section.

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04:08Thank you. It's been a pleasure, Sheehy, for being a part of the show.

04:11Thank you so much for having me.

04:12And thank you for watching.

04:13We'll see you in the next one.

04:14Bye for now.

04:16We'll see you in the next one.

04:18Bye.

04:20Bye.

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