Paris 2024: Juju-Like Drama, Mere Distraction, Says Abiodun

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February 27, 2024

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Paris 2024: Juju-Like Drama, Mere Distraction, Says Abiodun—-Super Falcons midfield maestro, Deborah Abiodun says the juju-like drama which unfolded in their match against Cameroon was a mere distraction by their opponents.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that nine-time African champions , Super Falcons pipped Cameroon’s Lionesses 1-0 in a crucial second leg Women’s Olympic football qualifier, after a pulsating encounter in Abuja.

There was however a little drama which unfolded at the start of the second half inside the Moshood Abiola National Stadium.

This was after a Cameroonian player attempted to plant a juju-like material at the Super Falcons’ goal post.

It was a move probably targeted at Nigeria’s goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie who had kept the Cameroonians at bay in Douala and Abuja.

The attempt was however checkmated and possibly the efficacy of the charm was diluted as Nnadozie prevented the Lionesses from breaching her goal.

Abiodun told newsmen during a post-match conference that the move by the visitors was a tactics deployed to distract the Falcons.

She however said that it failed to yield any positive result for the Cameroonians as the Falcons were fully focused.

“We kind of saw it as a point of distraction in the game and were able to keep our focus high, regardless of whatever they believe in.

“We believe in God and in God we stand and put our trust. With God all things are possible.

“So, we don’t care about the voodoo,” she said.

She said that it was a great privilege for her and her colleagues to be part of the team.

The Pittsburg Panthers midfielder was in full flow in the middle of the park.

Crisp with her movements, hard to shake off the ball, and always looking for forward passes.

Her dominance wanted after Christy Ucheibe was drafted back to the defence following an injury to centre-back Oluwatosin Demehin.

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Neither side could find a winner during the remainder of normal time or extra time, forcing the final into a dramatic penalty shootout. PSG held their nerve from the spot, while Arsenal defender Gabriel missed the decisive penalty, blasting his effort over the crossbar.

The victory caps another remarkable European campaign for Luis Enrique’s side, who reached the final after eliminating FC Bayern Munich in the semi-finals and entered the showpiece as defending champions.

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BREAKING: Liverpool Sacked Arne Slot With Immediate Effect After 2-Years at Anfield

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BREAKING: Liverpool Sacked Arne Slot With Immediate Effect After 2-Years at Anfield—-Dutch manager leaves despite Premier League success as Reds begin search for new direction.

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