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

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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.

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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.


 

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Lookman’s Reputation Soars with Two Goals in Atalanta’s Victory

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The Atalanta Forward Player, Ademola Lookman earns his second consecutive Baller of the Week award after scoring 2 goals in Atalanta’s Victory over Napoli. His performance in this game has earned him the highest rating (8) among Series A players in Round 11.

This reputation has given him high respect as has 6 goals and 4 assist in eight league appearances just this season. His impact in the team has stood out to others and has positioned him as a top contender for the CAF African Footballer of The Year award.


 

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Manchester United Receives Double Injury Boost In Time For PAOK Clash

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Manchester United receives a double injury boost right in time for their UEFA Europa League clash with PAOK on Thursday. This means that the team will be able to regain their star players that were injured right on time for the match.

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The Super Falcons Set To Play With France In A Friendly Match

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The Nigeria team, Super Falcons take on a friendly match with France on the 30th of November, 2024; this matches serves as a training and preparation for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

The match will take place at Stade Raymond Kopa in the city of Angers. This will be marked as the seventh encounter Les Bleues will play in Angers and is a key warm-up fixture for both teams.

Recently, The Super Falcons also played a friendly match with the Algeria team, and won with 4-1.


 

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