Nigeria’s U20 women’s team, the Falconets, aims to secure another victory as they face Mexico in a friendly match on Monday. Head Coach Christopher Musa Danjuma believes maintaining their winning momentum is crucial as the team prepares for the upcoming FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia.
After a thrilling 2-1 win over Australia, Danjuma emphasized the importance of focusing on the next challenge. Our victory over Australia was sweet, but we need to concentrate on Monday’s encounter. A win against Mexico will sustain our winning mentality, he said.
The Falconets have been in impressive form, winning five of their six qualifying matches and scoring 25 goals while conceding just two during the African qualifying campaign. Danjuma highlighted the team’s mental and psychological readiness as they prepare to face Mexico, noting that a victory would further boost their confidence.
Mexico, a team that has only missed one edition of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup since 2002, is expected to provide a tough test. The match will kick off at 3:30 PM Colombia time and 9:30 PM Nigeria time in Bogota.
Danjuma’s squad has been strengthened by players with senior national team experience, including defenders Jumoke Alani, and Rofiat Imuran, and forwards Opeyemi Ajakaye and Flourish Sabastine. With a blend of experienced and young talent, the Falconets are determined to carry their momentum into the World Cup.
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Editorial
The Falconets’ preparations for the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup are in full swing, and the upcoming friendly against Mexico is more than just a warm up it’s an opportunity to build confidence and further establish their dominance on the pitch. Coach Christopher Musa Danjuma’s focus on maintaining a winning mentality highlights the importance of consistency in performance and mindset.
We believe that the Falconets are in a strong position to make an impact at the World Cup, with a solid blend of experienced players and rising stars. Their recent performances, particularly in the African qualifiers, demonstrate their attacking prowess and defensive solidity. However, as they gear up to face tougher opposition like Mexico, they must stay focused and continue improving in all aspects of their game.
The friendly against Mexico will be a significant test, not only for the team’s tactical setup but also for their mental resilience. A win would certainly bolster their confidence, but more importantly, it will provide a benchmark for what to expect in the World Cup.
The Falconets’ journey is a reflection of the growing strength of women’s football in Nigeria, and we are confident that with the right mindset, they can go far in this tournament.
Did You Know?
- Nigeria has appeared in every FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup since the tournament’s inception in 2002.
- The Falconets have reached the final twice, in 2010 and 2014, but are yet to win the competition.
- Coach Christopher Musa Danjuma has been in charge of the Falconets since 2018, leading them to multiple successful campaigns.
- The upcoming FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup will be held in Colombia from August 29 to September 17, 2024.
- Flourish Sabastine and Opeyemi Ajakaye were part of the Nigerian U17 team that finished third at the 2022 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in India.
