Nigeria’s Under-20 Women National team, The Super Falconets will depart Abuja Wednesday, June 4 for Accra, Ghana for an international friendly against the Black Princess.
The Falconets will play two matches on Friday, June 6 and Sunday, June 8. It is part of friendlies to prepare the team for the FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup slated for August in Canada.
Head coach, Peter Dedevbo said 22 players have been listed to play the two matches.
“I need to give all players the opportunity to show their skills and seek a place in the final list for Canada, especially the new players,” he said.
He said the girls are physically and mental fit to take on the Ghanaian side, promising a better outing for Nigeria.
“I take this match not just as a friendly, but as an opportunity to prove the superiority of the Falconets in the continent,” he said.
Team captain, Patience Okaeme spoke in the same vein as she said they are going to fight hard to win the two matches.
“We will not come back empty handed. We are battle ready for the friendly ties and we hope to come back victorious,” she said.
Ghana and Nigeria are the two countries to represent the continent in the 7th edition of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.
The Falconets are expected back on Monday, June 9.