We have to play like champions, says Dennerby after Falcons’ shock loss
Thomas Dennerby says the Super Falcons have the capacity to reach the semi-final of the Women Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ghana.
The Super Falcons coach said the African champions can overpower Zambia and Equatorial Guinea in the two remaining Group B encounters.
The eight-time champions suffered a shock 0-1 loss to South Africa in Cape Coast on Sunday, jeopardising their chances of reaching the last four.
“We have ruminated over the defeat and everyone is focused on what we have to do to get to the next stage,” Dennerby told TheCable.
“It will not be easy but the players have expressed determination to win every match from this stage so that we can progress and pick a ticket to the FIFA World Cup, as a first objective.
“We are the champions and we have to show that spirit from the next match against the Zambians.”
The Super Falcons have never failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup since inception in 1991.
Meanwhile, TheCable understands that the players and team officials have been paid their allowances for the camping programme in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire prior to the tournament, while funds are being sourced to offset the allowances for camping in Epe, Lagos.
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