Two-time runners-up Nigeria must start like a house on fire when they take the pitch against their counterparts from Korea Republic in the first minutes of Monday in Nigeria (6pm Sunday, 1stSeptember in Colombia), in their opening match of the 11th FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals. The Falconets’ opening two games in Colombia (both … Continue reading Colombia 2024: Falconets receive participation certificate, tango with Koreans in Bogota
Two-time silver medallists Nigeria lost by the odd goal to Mexico in an entertaining encounter in Bogota on Monday evening, which served as their final test before the 11th FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals kicking off on Saturday. The Mexicans scored the only goal of the match in the 20th minute, but had to … Continue reading Colombia 2024: Falconets lose narrowly to Mexico in final test game
Head Coach Christopher Musa Danjuma said on Sunday that Nigeria’s U20 girls, Falconets, will go all the way in search of triumph over their Mexican counterparts, when both sides clash in a friendly game on the turf of Club Banco de la República in Bogota on Monday evening. “Our victory over Australia was such a … Continue reading Colombia 2024: Falconets target victory over Mexico to sustain winning mentality
FIFA introduces ‘No Racism’ gesture at FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup by: Lanre Tinuolaji Following its unanimous approval at the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, on 17 May 2024, a global crossed arms gesture to signal racist abuse became part of football protocol when implemented at the FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024. … Continue reading FIFA introduces ‘No Racism’ gesture at FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup
Colombia 2024: Nigeria scoop three points after 1-0 defeat of Korea Republic by: Lanre Tinuolaji A brilliant late goal by Flourish Sabastine in Bogota earned Nigeria all the three points at the expense of Korea Republic and put the Falconets in a good position to reach the Round of 16 at the 11th FIFA U20 … Continue reading Colombia 2024: Nigeria scoop three points after 1-0 defeat of Korea Republic
Nigeria’s U20 girls, Falconets, have now fully recovered from their long trip to Colombia and are now set to confront their counterparts from Australia, in the first of two friendly matches organized by the Nigeria Football Federation to ensure team readiness for the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup taking place in that country, 31stAugust – … Continue reading Colombia 2024: Falconets prepare to fly over Australia in friendly
Colombia 2024: Organizers welcome Falconets with pomp, panache by: Lanre Tinuolaji Colorful traditional dancers, flag-waving enthusiasts and members of the Local Organizing Committee of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024 were among the excited crowd that welcomed two-time silver medalists Nigeria to the Colombian capital, Bogota on Sunday evening. Exhausted but fascinated by … Continue reading Colombia 2024: Organizers welcome Falconets with pomp, panache
Colombia 2024: Falconets off to Bogota for two-week final camping ahead World Cup finals by Lanre Tinuolaji Two-time finalists Nigeria will set up camp in the Colombian capital, Bogota as from Sunday, for a two-week final camping programme leading to the commencement of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals which begin in that country … Continue reading Colombia 2024: Falconets off to Bogota for two-week final camping ahead World Cup finals
Colombia 2024: Danjuma confident as Falconets intensify preparations by: Lanre Tinuolaji Coach Christopher Musa Danjuma has expressed confidence in his Nigeria U20 girls as the ever-present Falconets intensify preparations for this year’s FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals taking place in Colombia, 31st August – 22ndSeptember. The two-time silver medalists will contend with Germany, Venezuela … Continue reading Colombia 2024: Danjuma confident as Falconets intensify preparations
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