May 24, (THEWILL) – Nigeria’s Falconets are preparing to showcase their formidable skills once again when they face off against their Togolese counterparts in the ongoing WAFU B Under-20 Women Championship.
With their spirits soaring high after a commanding 7-0 victory over the U-20 girls of Niger Republic, the Falconets are determined to secure a place in the tournament’s semifinals. Opeyemi Ajakaye, the talented forward who previously won a bronze medal in the FIFA U-17 World Cup, delivered an outstanding hat-trick, while defender Jumoke Alani and midfielder Chinyere Kalu also made significant contributions to the team’s seven-goal tally.
A triumph over Togo in their upcoming match will guarantee the Falconets a spot in the highly anticipated semi-finals. In their pursuit of victory, the team will leave no stone unturned, commencing their fierce pursuit right from the opening kickoff scheduled for 6 pm at the Baba Yara Stadium.
Looking ahead, the Falconets’ final Group B match will take place on Sunday against Burkina Faso. The encounter is scheduled to unfold at the Paa Joe Stadium in Kumasi. In Group A, the host country Ghana holds the top spot, accompanied by the Republic of Benin and Cote d’Ivoire.
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