See what Chris Danjuma is saying as the Falconets get set to face Korea in their 1st game of the 2024 FIFA U20 Women's World Cup
Nigeria's youth women's national team known as the Falconets take the field against Korea Republic for their first fixture of the 11th FIFA U20 Women's World Cup finals, they have to come out firing.
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Nigeria vs Korea: Time and where to watch Falconets 1st FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup game
See when Nigeria's Falconets will take South Korea Republic in their opening game of the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.
The 10,000-seat Estadio Metropolitano de Techo in Bogota will host the Falconets' first two games in Colombia, so these are not games for the weak of heart.
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Nigeria 0-1 Mexico: Falconets to start FIFA U-20 World Cup after defeat
Nigeria's Falconets take on Mexico in their final friendly before the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.
The match on Monday against the quick-witted East Asians will be followed on Wednesday night by a match against the reigning champions, Germany.
Danjuma on Falconets vs Korea
Head Coach Chris Danjuma has charged the Falconets to get it right against the Koreans.
In a statement by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Danjuma stated that the Falconet's focus is on the Koreans.
He said, “We are working on our tactics and techniques, in order to get it right when we play the Koreans.
"That is the first and foremost assignment. Once we get it right against the Koreans, we will then set out for the Germans.
“I am very happy that we have no case of injury in camp. The girls are all ready to go out there and do Nigeria proud,” Head Coach Chris Danjuma told thenff.com.
Falconets line up vs Korea
FIFA Match Director Abeer Rantisi was in the Wyndhad Hotel in Bogota, where he was present to Oluchi Ohaegbulam, the captain of Nigeria, to give them the certification of participation.
As the Falconets take on the Korean team, Ohaegbulam will lead from the midfield.
Comfort Folorunsho, Shukurat Oladipo, Rofiat Imuran, and Jumoke Alani will form the rearguard, with goalie Faith Omilana expected to start in goal.
In the midfield, Ahaegbulam can be accompanied by Aminat Omowunmi Bello, Yina Adoo, Chioma Olise, and Olushola Shobowale.
Any three of Janet Akekoromowei, Opeyemi Ajakaye, Flourish Sabastine, and Chiamaka Okwuchukwu will raid the opposition's half in search of goals.
Falconets vs Korea Time and where to watch
The game is scheduled to take place on Monday, September 2, 2024.
They game will be available on Supersport and StarTimes, will kick off 12 AM Nigerian time.