Falconets draw South Korea in final World Cup friendly
Nigeria’s Falconets drew 1-1 with South Korea in their final friendly before the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Get ready for their opening match against Spa Read More: https://punchng.com/falconets-draw-south-korea-in-final-world-cup-friendly/
Nigeria's U-20 women's football team, the Super Falcons, drew 1-1 with South Korea in their final international friendly ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland. Mary Mamudu scored the lone goal for Nigeria in the 29th minute, giving the team the lead. Despite maintaining their advantage until halftime, South Korea equalized in the 78th minute through a penalty.
Ahead of the World Cup, Nigeria secured a 1-0 victory over Poland, also with Mamudu scoring the goal. Head coach Moses Aduku confirmed the team was injury-free and ready for the tournament, expressing confidence in their preparation. The Falconets will face Spain in their opening Group F match on September 7, followed by games against China PR and New Caledonia.
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