Falconets Fall to Mexico 1-0 in Final Friendly Ahead of U-20 Women’s World Cup

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3 months ago

August 27, 2024

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The Nigerian U-20 women’s football team, the Falconets, suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Mexico in their final warm-up match ahead of the upcoming FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.

The friendly match saw Alejandro Lomeli score the decisive goal for the Mexican side just ten minutes into the game, giving them an early lead that the Falconets were unable to overcome.

This loss comes after the Falconets’ earlier victory, where they defeated Australia 2-1 in their first friendly match of the preparatory series.

Despite this setback, the Nigerian team remains focused on their upcoming challenge as they prepare for their first fixture in the World Cup against South Korea.

Head coach Chris Danjuma and his team will travel to Bogota, Colombia, where they will face the South Koreans on Sunday, September 1.

The Falconets are in a competitive group that also features former champions Germany and Venezuela, which adds to the level of difficulty as they aim to make a strong impact in the tournament.

With the World Cup on the horizon, the Falconets will be looking to build on their strengths and improve upon their performance as they gear up for the group stage.

The team is determined to rise above the challenges and compete at their best against some of the world’s strongest football nations.

Shaka Hislop Recommends Pedro Neto For Premier League Signing

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16 hours ago

November 21, 2024

Ese Ohwofa

Former West Ham United Goalkeeper, Shaka Hislop picks player Pedro Neto to be signed in Premier League this season. Hislop shares that the Chelsea player will add a different change to the team in terms of wide are.

Hislop speaks on ESPN and shares what eh thinks of Neto being signed in “Well, he cost Chelsea quite a bit of money. And you knew the player who was coming from Wolves. I just think he gives them a different dynamic in those wide areas. Every time he comes off the bench he changes the game for Chelsea.”

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Manchester United Shows Interest In Signing PSG Striker, Randal Kolo Muani

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18 hours ago

November 21, 2024

Ese Ohwofa

Manchester United shows interties in signing PSG striker, Randal Kolo Muani on loan for the rest of the season during the January window transfer. Ruben Amorim wants to trust France international to help forward his team till the end of the year.

The Manchester United Strikers, Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee have failed to impress the coach and team this seasons and Amorim is fighting to better the defences of the team. He decided to come up with plan B which is loaning a striker during the January window transfers from France.

Although the PSG striker wants to remain in the club to continue proving himself and achieve his accomplishment, however joining Man United is definitely appealing to him.

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Former Super Eagles Striker Odion Ighalo Sympathizes With Nigerian’s Struggles

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18 hours ago

November 21, 2024

Ese Ohwofa

Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo sympathises with Nigerians with current state of the country. The former strike goes to his social post sharing a picture the captioning “Who else notice say NO Apolo this year because everybody eyes don see shege!!!!! God abeg o.”

He states that Nigerians have suffered too much this year for even Apolo to even come this year. Nigerians share their thoughts on the frustrating year and economic changes of the country in the comment section.

A User commented “Everybody eyes dey shine pass police torchlight”. Another user shares “Even Apolo eye don see pepper”.