Ahead of Falconets’ clash with China at the ongoing 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Poland, Nigeria’s Ambassador to that country, Ambassador Margareta Mary Obi, has urged the team to put their opening match defeat by Spain behind and stay focused of winning today.
The two-time silver-medallists will take to the pitch of the Stadion Sosnowiec for their second match this evening in a must-win encounter against China
The Chinese girls are highly motivated after a 5-0 pounding of New Caledonia in their first match – a result that has established them at the top of the Group F table, ahead of 2022 champions Spain on goals difference.
But the Nigerian envoy reminded Falconets that they played good football and have every reason to remain confident against the Chinese ladies.
The ambassador did not abandon the team or feel dejected like everyone else despite the defeat against Spain last Monday.
