Falconets await World Cup group stage draw in Poland
Nigeria’s U-20 women’s team, the Falconets, are set to discover their group opponents at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. The team, led by coach Moses Aduku, secured qualification after a tight aggregate win over Malawi. The draw will take place in Łódź with representatives from the Nigeria Football Federation in attendance. Africa will be represented by Nigeria, Benin, Ghana, and Tanzania at the 24-team tournament.
Match highlights
- The Falconets qualified for the tournament after a 3-2 aggregate win over Malawi, winning 2-0 at home and losing 2-1 away.
- Coach Moses Aduku and team administrator Kelechi Omeke will attend the draw in Łódź.
- Nigeria, Benin, Ghana, and Tanzania are Africa’s four representatives at the tournament, which will be held in four Polish cities.
- The tournament will feature six debutant teams, including hosts Poland, Portugal, New Caledonia, Ecuador, Tanzania, and Benin Republic.
- The Falconets have been placed in Pot 2 for the group stage draw, alongside teams like the USA, Canada, Colombia, Mexico, and New Zealand.
