U-20 WWC: Falconets get Akekoromowei boost for China clash
Benfica striker Janet Akekoromowei has joined the Falconets ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup clash against China, DAILY POST reports. Akekoromowei missed Nigeria’s opening fixture against Spain following Benfica’s refusal to release her in time for the competition. The 18-year-old trained with her teammates on Wednesday after arriving from Portugal. The […] U-20 WWC:…
The Nigerian U-20 Women's World Cup team, the Falconets, are set to receive a boost ahead of their crucial match against China, thanks to the addition of Benfica striker Janet Akekoromowei. Akekoromowei, who missed Nigeria's opening fixture against Spain due to the club's refusal to release her, has trained with her teammates and is expected to lead the attack in tonight's game.
Nigeria will be looking to recover from their recent 2-0 defeat to Spain, while China began the tournament with a perfect start by thrashing New Caledonia 5-0. The match is scheduled to take place at the Arena Sosnowiec and will kick off at 5pm Nigerian time.
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