The four-time world champions will take on the African giants in a double-header this month..
Vlatko Andonovski (L) says Nigeria will give the USWNT a good game...CONTINUE READING
United State Women’s national team coach Vlatko Andonovski insists Nigeria’s Super Falcons are the perfect opponent for his side.
The USWNT will take on the Super Falcons in a double-header friendly encounter this month. The first match takes place at the Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City on September 3, while the second match is at Audi Field in Washington D. C.
The four-time world champions will go into the match as the clear favourites, but Andonovski insists he expects a difficult manager.
The American-Macedonian coach revealed he picked the Super Falcons because they have the talents to trouble his side.
“It is more about a certain style [that Nigeria has] that will prepare us,” Adonovski said in his press conference.
They are very dynamic, intense, and organised.
“It will be intense, physical, aggressive, and we will be ready to deal with their high press,” he added.
For Nigeria, it will be a huge challenge for Coach Randy Waldrum’s ladies. The nine-time African champions will be looking to bounce back from their disappointing finish at the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
Nigeria finished a disappointing fourth, the second time they have ended a WAFCON competition without a medal. However, a win against the four-time world champions will send out a statement and relieve some pressure off Waldrum.
The American tactician has been under criticism since the Super Falcons finished fourth at the 2022 WAFCON but will hope to lead the side to a morale-boosting win over the Americans.
