Super Falcons: Onome Ebi reveals team's mindset ahead of England clash

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 22:38 - 06 August 2023

Super Falcons captain Onome Ebi | Twitter

Super Falcons captain Onome Ebi has said the team is fully prepared for their battle against England in the last-16.

Onome Ebi has spoken of a strong mindset ahead of Nigeria's clash with England.

The Super Falcons are unbeaten so far, with one win and two draws, and there is a belief coursing through the squad that they can cause an upset despite being massive underdogs.

Ebi believes the Falcons are ready for England

In a video posted on the Nigerian Football Federation's official Twitter account, Ebi alluded to a strong mentality flowing through the group.

“I feel gingered, I feel strong, I feel ready. We prepared for this all year,” Ebi said.

🗣️"The #FIFAWWC just started for us. This is the real stage."

🇳🇬Captain Onome Ebi @EBIONOME speaking on our readiness for Monday's Round of 16 match against #Eng 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #NGA| #SoarSuperFalcons| #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/q4sIL28qem
— NGSuper_Falcons (@NGSuper_Falcons) August 6, 2023

"It’s just like the World Cup just started for us. Whatever we won, that one has passed; this is the beginning of the real World Cup, and we are ready. The team is gingered; the team is positive.”

Kickoff for the last-16 blockbuster clash between the Super Falcons and England's Lionesses is 8;30am Nigerian time.