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2024 U20WWC: Falconets defeat South Korea in Group A opener

U20 WWC: Chris Danjuma confident in Falconets’ chances against Germany

Chris Danjuma, head coach of Nigeria’s Under-20 Women’s team, the Falconets, has thrown his weight behind his side ahead of their crucial match against Germany at the ongoing 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia. Danjuma says he is confident the Falconets will put up a better performance against the Germans in their second Group D match in Bogota on Wednesday. “The team performed well...

U20WWC: Falconets to play Australia, Mexico in pre-tournament friendlies

Nigeria’s U20 women’s team, the Falconets, who arrived in the Colombian capital city of Bogota on Sunday, will play two friendly matches as part of their final phase of preparation for the FIFA Under-20 Women's World Cup scheduled to kick off on August 31 in the South American nation. The two-time silver medallists will take on Australia and Mexico in pre-tournament warmup friendlies on August 23...

U20 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria qualify for tournament in Colombia

U20 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria qualify for tournament in Colombia

Nigeria have booked a ticket in the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Colombia after defeating Burundi 2-0 in the second leg of the qualifiers in Abuja on Saturday. The Falconets built on their 1-0 win from the first-leg in Tanzania as Esther Ajakaye grabbed a second-half brace at the MKO Abiola National Stadium. It was a goalless affair in Abuja until Ajakaye broke the...