National Teams
U20WWC: Christopher Danjuma optimistic about Falconets glory
By Monsurah Olatunji
Nigeria U20 women’s head coach, Christopher Musa Danjuma has expressed optimism about his team’s chances at the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia next month.
The Falconets are drawn in Group D alongside Germany, Venezuela, and the Korea Republic for the tournament scheduled for August 31st to September 22nd.
The two-time finalist is expected to depart the country for Colombia on August 18 for a two-week camp where they will play some friendly matches upon arrival.
Coach Danjuma gave updates on the team as he expressed optimism about their chances of bringing home title.
“The girls have been working very hard, and I am delighted at the level of improvement I have seen in the squad,” he said per Pulse Sports.
“There is greater understanding and ambition to accomplish. At an individual level, they continue to grow and show their determination to excel with a focus on the larger picture.
“We must be very ready from the first blast of the referee’s whistle in Colombia, as there will not be many minutes to make mistakes and adjust against the Korean Republic and Germany.
“Those two games will be key to our progress to the knockout rounds. We also cannot afford to under-rate Venezuela – they went through the qualifying rounds. The important thing is that we must bring our ‘A’ game to the party in all three matches.”
