After impressive outings against Leopardess of Ghana in their two tune up matches for the Women’s Rugby League World Series slated for Canada in late October, coach of the Ghanaian ladies, Riddick Alibah is backing Nigeria’s Green Falcons, who are the sole representative of Africa and Middle East at the competition to go all the way in Canada.

In an interview with THISDAY at Alaro City International Rugby Pitch, Lekki, Lagos State after the Green Falcons defeated Ghana’s Leopardess 24 – 8 in a highly competitive and entertaining match Alibah said, “We are happy for Nigeria. We came with a very young team with the aim of promoting Rugby League in Ghana, so, getting these young ladies to Lagos to get this kind of exposure against a tough opponent is a good win for us. The second game today (last Saturday) was a big progress.

“The first game was 40-0, but the second game was very competitive. A big congratulations for making it happen. We wish Nigeria well ahead of the World Series, we wish they really do Africa proud. We wish them all the best,” Alibah said.

Asked how far he thinks Nigeria can go; he replied: “They can go as far as they want to go because they have a good attitude. For coaches, there is something you cannot teach and that is attitude. The Green Falcons have a positive attitude and a great spirit, and that is all you need to go far in a tournament. Technicality wise. Their coaches are still working on them to get better.

“When they meet tougher opponents. Of course, which they will, they will meet their match, but with that attitude they will excel. We know they will go far. Hopefully, they keep their attitude and stay together. They will definitely go far. They just needed to be more attentive. They are competitive, they have all the right tools to compete with the best in the world. They are going to the World Series with lots of experience and confidence behind them, having been involved in several matches.”

Speaking in the same vein, Coach of the Green Falcons, Luke Shearman is optimistic of his girls’ victory in Canada.

“There is no reason why we can’t win the Women’s Rugby League World Series, though today wasn’t our best display but we know what the girls are capable of, if we can finetune the processes and our skills but remain physical, there is no reason why we can’t win,” Shearman opined.