Nigeria’s U-20 Women National Team fondly referred to as The Falconets on Wednesday evening defeated Gwanghou High School boys 2-0 in a friendly match played at the Namhae Sports Park in Korea.
Striker, Desire Oparanozie got both goals for the Nigeria girls in the 50th and 52nd minutes.
It was a balanced and tackle free match with both sides sizing each other in the first half but more forceful in the second period.
Yesterday’s friendly was Falconets first since arriving Korea last Thursday for its final preparations towards the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup which kicks off on August 19 in Japan.
The match was watched by members of the House Committee on Sports. “We are dedicating our goals and victory to the committee,” remarked Captain, Gloria Ofoegbu.
Chairman, Honourable Godfrey Gaiya led the committee comprising Deputy Chairman, Ayo Omidiran, Kareem Bisodun and Ebbo Abdul Ibrahim.
“I am very happy that my colleagues watched you girls win today because l have boasted to them that you are a good side. I want you to take this wining spirit to Japan,” said an excited Omidiran.
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