Costa Rica 2022: The Falconets seek to maintain a perfect record against Canada
High-placed Nigeria will be looking to make it a perfect group stage campaign at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup when they take on Canada at the Estadio Alajuela Morera Soto in what would be the early hours of Thursday (3 a.m.). in Nigeria.
Rising high as the best team in Group C after 1-0 wins over France and Korea Republic threw the Falconets into the toughest spot in the klieg lights, but the coach- chef Chris Danjuma Musa says his girls have their feet on the ground as they take on the North Americans for another three points.
"We would like to win three out of three to maintain a great mental state - the winning mentality. If we are used to winning, it would be difficult for any team to bring us down.
“It would be a mistake to reduce our pace and enthusiasm just because we qualified for the quarter-finals. The best way to do this, always, is to view each game as a task that needs to be done and not slow down. We will still face more difficult teams to come and the winning mentality is what will sustain us. »
Canada, which hosted the tournament eight years ago when Nigeria reached the final for the second time (losing by an odd goal to Germany), are riding a wave of impossibility after losing their first two games against Korea Republic and France, with a four-goal disadvantage.
With Nigeria already qualified, the battle for second place in Group C is direct between Korea Republic and France, who play simultaneously (3am Nigerian time) at the Estadio Nacional in San Jose . Both teams have three points each.
For Canada to sneak past, they would need to score high against Nigeria and hope either France or Korea Republic mangle the other in the capital.
READ ALSO: U20 Women's World Cup: Onyenezide Strike Sends Falconets To Quarter-FinalsMusa is sure to start with the girls who took down the stubborn Koreans on Sunday night.
Goalkeeper Omini Oyono has improved his composure and ball handling, and the steel and awareness of captain Oluwatosin Demehin, Omowumi Oshobukola, Jumoke Alani and Rofiat Imuran support the two-time finalists quite well. 'back.
Midfielder Esther Onyenezide, the scorcher who brought down the Koreans, and striker Flourish Sabastine who netted the three-point winner against France, are also expected to be in the stream alongside Chioma Olise , Bashirat Amoo, Joy Jerry and the tireless Mercy Idoko.
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High-placed Nigeria will be looking to make it a perfect group stage campaign at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup when they take on Canada at the Estadio Alajuela Morera Soto in what would be the early hours of Thursday (3 a.m.). in Nigeria.
Rising high as the best team in Group C after 1-0 wins over France and Korea Republic threw the Falconets into the toughest spot in the klieg lights, but the coach- chef Chris Danjuma Musa says his girls have their feet on the ground as they take on the North Americans for another three points.
"We would like to win three out of three to maintain a great mental state - the winning mentality. If we are used to winning, it would be difficult for any team to bring us down.
“It would be a mistake to reduce our pace and enthusiasm just because we qualified for the quarter-finals. The best way to do this, always, is to view each game as a task that needs to be done and not slow down. We will still face more difficult teams to come and the winning mentality is what will sustain us. »
Canada, which hosted the tournament eight years ago when Nigeria reached the final for the second time (losing by an odd goal to Germany), are riding a wave of impossibility after losing their first two games against Korea Republic and France, with a four-goal disadvantage.
With Nigeria already qualified, the battle for second place in Group C is direct between Korea Republic and France, who play simultaneously (3am Nigerian time) at the Estadio Nacional in San Jose . Both teams have three points each.
For Canada to sneak past, they would need to score high against Nigeria and hope either France or Korea Republic mangle the other in the capital.
READ ALSO: U20 Women's World Cup: Onyenezide Strike Sends Falconets To Quarter-FinalsMusa is sure to start with the girls who took down the stubborn Koreans on Sunday night.
Goalkeeper Omini Oyono has improved his composure and ball handling, and the steel and awareness of captain Oluwatosin Demehin, Omowumi Oshobukola, Jumoke Alani and Rofiat Imuran support the two-time finalists quite well. 'back.
Midfielder Esther Onyenezide, the scorcher who brought down the Koreans, and striker Flourish Sabastine who netted the three-point winner against France, are also expected to be in the stream alongside Chioma Olise , Bashirat Amoo, Joy Jerry and the tireless Mercy Idoko.
Support the integrity and credibility journalism of PREMIUM TIMES Good journalism costs a lot of money. Yet only good journalism can guarantee the possibility of a good society, an accountable democracy and a transparent government. For free and continued access to the best investigative journalism in the country, we ask that you consider providing modest support to this noble endeavour. By contributing to PREMIUM TIMES, you help sustain relevant journalism and keep it free and accessible to everyone.Donate
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