With the U-20 Women World Cup on, the Falconets of Nigeria have ensured that they leave no stone unturned thereby ensuring a remarkable outing at the Mundial.
Nigeria is one of Africa’s representatives at the tournament.
Having made six previous appearances at the Women’s World Cup, the Nigerian team is determined to puts on a brilliant performance.
The mood at the camp is that of anxiety, all prayers are doing fine, there is no injury. The players are anxious to know who will wear the Nigerian colour for the first match.
Peter Dedevbo coach of the team in his latest interview said that he remains confident with the caliber of players at his disposal noting that he has assembled the best legs that can take on any team in Canada.
He said: “I have assembled some of the best players in the country, they are smart and experience. Bringing players from the Under- 17 team that went to Costa Rica and others from Super Falcons has brought competion to the team.
He said the team had played a couple of friendly matches as bill up to the tournament.
“Am aware of the previous records of the team, am confident this time around that my target is to bring home the trophy”.
Speaking on Falconets first match against Mexico, the former Flamingo coach said the players are physically and mentally ready for the match.
“Am confident with the level of training we have had, mark my words the team will make Nigeria proud”.
Ahead of their first match against Mexico, team captain, Patience Okaeme said the team will ensure it does its best to get victory which she said will boost the psyche of the players.
“We owe it to ourselves to make Nigeria proud by winning not only our first match but all our matches”.
Sarah Nnodim and Courtney Dike said they are going into the game as a team and will play as a team to ensure victory.
“We are happy the team is not build around particular players, that unity will give us the needed victory. We urge our Nigerians to pray for the good outing for the team”.
The Nigeria/Mexico match comes up on Wednesday, August 6 by 8pm, 12midnight in Nigeria.
The Match will be played at Moncton Stadium.
