Former Nigeria international Desire Oparanozie has clamoured for a more qualified coach for the Super Falcons.

The Super Falcons’ hopes of qualifying for next year’s women’s World Cup was dashed after they lost 2-1 to South Africa in the play-in tie on Thursday.

Thembi Kgatlana and Refiloe Jane put Banyana 2-0 ahead in the second half before Christy Ucheibe scored late in stoppage time from the penalty spot which was not enough.

For the first time the Super Falcons will not be at the women’s Cup since making their debut at the maiden edition in 1991 in China.

“It was a disappointing result for the Super Falcons,” Oparanozie said on Brila FM. “The South Africans put up a good game for 90 minutes, I wished the Super Falcons players started the game the way they ended it because it was evident that they only react to situations.

Moving forward I think right now the team needs fresh young players and also the team needs a qualified guardian.”

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