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Ikpeme Charges Falconets to Go All Out Against Korea Republic

Acting General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme has charged the Nigeria U20 women’s team, Falconets, to put in their very best against their Korea Republic counterparts

Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, Acting General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, urged the Nigeria U20 women's team, the Falconets, to give their all in their upcoming friendly match against Korea Republic. He emphasized the importance of maintaining the win mentality they demonstrated in their recent victory over Poland at the Municipal Stadium in Brzeg.

Mary Mamudu's first-half stoppage time goal secured the win for the Falconets, who now face the Asian team in their final warm-up game at the Remes Sports Leisure and Spa Stadium on Tuesday, September 1st. Ikpeme expressed pride in the team's performance and highlighted the significance of the upcoming match in instilling confidence and vibrancy for the World Cup group phase.

The Falconets will compete in Group F alongside Spain, China PR, and New Caledonia, facing Spain on September 7th, China on September 10th, and New Caledonia on September 13th.

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