Super Falcons midfield maestro, Deborah Abiodun says the fetishism drama that unfolded in their match against Cameroon was a mere distraction by their opponents.
Nigerianewsabroad 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 breathtaking encounter in Abuja.
However, a little drama unfolded at the start of the second half inside the Moshood Abiola National Stadium.
This was after a Cameroonian player attempted to plant a charm material at the Super Falcons’ goalpost.
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 disclosed to Nigerianewsabroad during a post-match meeting that the away team move was a tactic deployed to distract the Falcons.
She, however, said that the diabolism took no toll on them, and it was never of any help to the cameroonians.
“We 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 from strength to strength during the game, with no flaws to her game.
Made timely movements, hard to disposses, and always looking for forward passes.
Her impact declined after Christy Ucheibe was deployed back to the defence after an injury to centre-back Oluwatosin Demehin. Nigerianewsabroad
Olaitan Ibrahim Akano