Waldrum Hails 2022 AWCON Standard, Confirms Super Falcons Readiness

Waldrum Hails 2022 AWCON Standard, Confirms Super Falcons Readiness

Sampson Adedeji

Just as Nigeria's Super Falcons is getting ready for its opening group C game against Banyana Banyana of South Africa, coach Randy Waldrum has hailed the competition while also confirming the readiness of the team, BSNsports.com.ng reports.

The 12th edition of the African Women Cup of Nations kicked-off in Morocco on Saturday with the host beating Stallion Lioness of Burkina Faso by a lone goal.

Defending champions Super Falcons will play its first match on Monday at the Hassan Moulay Stadium in Rabat and the American gaffer during a press conference on Sunday afternoon spoke about the organisation of the tournament alongside his team readiness.

"We were just talking about how impressed I've been with the event in general.

"Coming from the US where I'm used to things being at a very high standard and a very high level. I can tell you, the organisation of this event has been on par with anything I've seen.

"My experience has been positive so far with not only the facilities, but the standard the administration has set forth and preparing for the tournament, the hotel being used, to the meals. Every detail has been covered very well.

"So I'm very pleased with that. In terms of the games themselves and being my first tournament in Africa, it's not my first tournament around the world.

"When it gets down to playing football, football is football whether you're playing in CAF or you're playing in CONCACAF or wherever. I feel very confident with where we are and with our preparation. We understand the challenge in front of us.

"We understand Nigeria is the team to beat. We will get everybody's best game and we just have to be prepared for that and I think we are," he said.