Nigeria defender Onome Ebi has rubbished claims that the super Falcons side is an ageing side.
The FC Minsk defender was addressing the media at the pre-match conference, where she took time to deal with the issue of the side being called an ageing team.
According to the 35 year old, the senior national team has no age restrictions and if a player is 40 and can perform they are invited to the side.
"I want to comment on this issue that just was asked about our team being an aging one. So far as I am concerned this not the Under-17, Under-20 or under-23. It’s the senior national team and does not have any age requirements," she said ahead of the game against Cameroon on Tuesday.
"If the player is as old as 40 and the coaches feel she is the best person to play ahead of the 18 year old, it shouldn’t be a problem, as long as she can deliver. So if anyone wants to see younger girls play then my advice is for them to go watch our junior teams," she added.
Nigeria will play Cameroon in the first semifinal at the Africa Women's Cup of Nations on Tuesday.
Read Full Story
Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest
Instagram
Google+
YouTube
LinkedIn
RSS