Nigeria U20 Women’s National Team Triumphs in Friendly Match Against Australia



On Friday, the Nigeria U20 women’s national team, also known as the Falconets, achieved a notable 2-1 victory over Australia in a friendly match held in Colombia. This game was part of the team's preparations for the upcoming FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup, scheduled to take place from August 31 to September 22, 2024, in Colombia.

The match, which saw Nigeria’s Falconets showing strong performance, ended with a score of 2-1 in their favor. However, the contest did not conclude there. Officials from the Australian team requested a penalty shootout to further test their skills. In this subsequent challenge, the Falconets once again displayed their competitive edge, narrowly losing 4-3 in the shootout.

An official from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) commended the team’s performance, highlighting their solid display against the Australian side. He noted that the team’s positive spirit was evident, particularly following their 2-1 victory in the friendly and their subsequent narrow defeat in the penalty shootout challenge. The NFF official emphasized that the players deserved recognition for their efforts and performance.

Looking ahead to the World Cup, Nigeria is placed in Group D alongside Korea Republic, Venezuela, and Germany. The Nigerian team is set to face Korea Republic on Monday, September 2. This match will be a critical test as they aim to set a strong tone for the rest of the tournament. Following this, the Falconets will take on Germany at 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 4, before concluding their group stage with a match against Venezuela.

Colombia, the host nation for this year’s FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup, will be organizing the event for the third time. However, this will be the first occasion that Colombia hosts a FIFA women’s tournament. Spain, the reigning champions, will be looking to defend their title against a competitive field of teams.

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