Modugu coach confirms the preparation of Super Falcons for Morocco, clarifies the role of Oshoala

The Nigeria coach Justine Madugu reaffirmed the preparation of her team for the highly anticipated final of the female African Cup in Africa 2024 against Morocco on Saturday evening.
The confrontation at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat promises an exciting confrontation of contrasting ambitions, while the hosts of Morocco Chase their very first continental title while the Super Falcons aim to guarantee a 10th crown of Wafcon with record stretch.
Addressing the media, the 61 -year -old man pointed out that his players were fully concentrated and ready for the upcoming challenge, not discouraged by the pressure to face one side of the Atlas of the Atlas.
“When you play a cup final, there is always pressure because it comes with an additional desire. You have worked so hard to arrive where you are and then you just need additional efforts to realize the dream of lifting the trophy,” said Madugu.
“We are very preparing in all mental aspects, psychologically and anything we plan. We take care of it and we know that it will not only be to pray to God.
“We are prepared for each scenario that can occur on the playing field. The experience has taught us so much and we are fully prepared for that.”
When asked how the Super Falcons would manage the intimidating atmosphere created by Moroccan fans, Madugu has replied with confidence, noting that his players are not foreign to such environments and are fully prepared for the upcoming challenge.
“When you are going to compete, you already know that the teams you are going to play will always be difficult and as you progress, it would be more difficult than the group phases”, “ He continued.
“The last match we played was against a very good team and we were able to overcome. We will play another good team in the final and you talk about them to have quality players.
“I think we also have the same caliber of players – these are professionals who play for some of the best teams around the world.
“For stadium fans, our players played in various competitions and similar leagues by what they would also be confronted in the final. So it would not be a strange thing for them and they would be intimidated.
“During the last semi-final that we played against them, we managed it well and the game went to a penalty shoot. This is not something new and we are ready for it.”
Coach Madugu also addressed the role of Asisat Oshoala in the team, after his participation limited to the current competition. The former Arsenal and Barcelona striker opened the Nigeria scoring against Tunisia, but has since given his place in the team to decrease.
He said: “It is a team affair and not an individual. The fact that she was not on the playing field does not mean that she did not play well.
“She helped motivate players, trying to make them understand what is at stake. She fully supported everything we do.
“We make our choices on what we see of the state and what we intend to do. It is always relevant and could have a role to play (Saturday).”
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