Super Falcons coach, Edwin Okon, is upbeat about his team’s chances at the 2015 Women’s World Cup in Canada despite being drawn in the ‘Group of Death’.
Falcons will meet USA, Sweden and Australia in Winnipeg and Okon said he was not afraid of the big names in the group.
“We are not afraid of any team as no group is simple. Every group is tough, having USA in our group does not put fear in us, instead it will give us the extra determination to train and prepare better,” he said.
“Going into the World Cup as African champions they too are afraid of us. We have set a target for ourselves which is going farther than we have ever done in the World Cup. This is achievable but we cannot afford to fear any team.”
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However, Okon said adequate preparation is what the team needs to excel in the competition.
“We don’t need to know about our opponents; all we need to do is to prepare very well and then come out to play. We are not nervous about any team, every team is good we just have to prepare very well.
“We are hoping to top our group, which is our target. With God on our side and good preparation, we hope to top the group and go all the way”
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Falcons start their World Cup campaign against Sweden on June 8, 2015.
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