NFA Charges Falconets to Book Round 16 Ticket with Victory over New Caledonia
Ahead Falconets last group match at the ongoing FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Poland against New Caledonia today, acting General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has urged the women's national team, the Falconets, to secure a strong victory against New Caledonia in their upcoming FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup match. Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, the federation's General Secretary, emphasized the importance of the game for the team's qualification for the Round of 16.
Ikpeme advised the players to approach the match with clarity of purpose, focus, and ambition, highlighting that a win would be crucial for taking Nigeria to four points and a favorable position.
Following their draw with China, Nigeria needs a significant performance against New Caledonia to break their two-goal deficit from the loss to Spain and gain a competitive edge. The NFF's call for a compelling victory underscores the significance of the match within the tournament's context.
Additionally, Dr Ikpeme visited the camp of the U17 girls' national team, the Flamingos, who are set to participate in the WAFU-B U17 Girls Tournament in Cote d'Ivoire. He expressed his desire for the team to perform well and secure victory, aiming to instill a winning mentality ahead of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Ikpeme also commended Enugu Rangers for their resilient victory in the CAF Champions League, inspiring other Nigerian clubs to adopt a similar spirit in their upcoming matches.
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