
COLOMBIA 2024: FALCONETS PREPARED TO DOMINATE THE WORLD — DANJUMA
Chris Danjuma has revealed the Falconets main target ahead of the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia.
The Nigerian girls are looking to win their first title this time around after coming close twice in the past.
The Falconets were finalists in 2010 and 2014.
Danjuma stated that his side have what it takes to return home with the title after the conclusion of hostilities in Colombia.
“I think we’re closing in on our goal. As Africans, we have a spiritual perspective,” the 60-year-old told FIFA.com.
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“We are confident that now is the right time to emulate the opportunities and events of 2010 and 2014. I am certain Africa will stand at the top of the world for the first time.”
Nigeria will play in Group D alongside Germany, Venezuela and South Africa.
Danjuma shared his thought on the three opponents.
“All three nations are keen to develop women’s football, so being in the same group is a privilege and promises to make for some closely-fought encounters. As ambassadors for women’s football in our country, we are proud to be going to Colombia to showcase our talent and our players’ skills,” he added.
The Falconets will face South Korea in their first in Bogota on September 1.
Colombia will host the competition from August 31 to September 22.
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