Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, are gearing up for a crucial showdown in the 2024 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Burundi, and head coach Chris Danjuma has meticulously handpicked a squad of 25 exceptional players for this pivotal contest.
Among the standout names on the roster are Comfort Folorunso, Taiwo Afolabi, and Aminat Bello, who are set to bring their star power to the forefront. These adept players have been summoned to rally behind the green and white crest as they prepare to do battle on the international stage.
The selected players are slated to commence training at the Abuja camp on Wednesday, 27th December, immersing themselves in rigorous preparations to uphold the honor of the nation.
In their previous outing, the Falconets displayed their prowess by triumphing over Tanzania with a 3-2 aggregate victory in the second round, setting the stage for an electrifying clash against their upcoming opponents, Burundi.
The impending faceoff will kick off with Burundi hosting the first leg in Bujumbura within the weekend of 12th – 14th January, followed by a compelling return leg at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Saturday, 20th January. The outcome of this encounter will determine which team progresses to the final round of the qualification series, with the decisive matches scheduled for March 2024.
The summoned players represent a formidable force, comprising exceptional talents across various positions:
Goalkeepers: Kehinde Afuye (FC Robo Queens), Faith Omilana (Naija Ratels), Anderlin Mgbechi (Delta Queens), Shukurat Bakare (Nasarawa Amazons)
Defenders: Jumoke Alani (Edo Queens), Oluwabunmi Semilore (Naija Ratels), Oluchi Ohaegbulam (Nasarawa Amazons), Shukurat Oladipo (FC Robo Queens), Comfort Folorunsho (Edo Queens), Emamuzo Edafe (Rivers Angels), Rebecca Adegbemile (Delta Queens)
With the stage set for a riveting display of talent and tenacity, the Falconets and their formidable squad are primed to embark on a quest for victory that resonates far beyond the confines of the football pitch. As they don the national colors, they carry with them the dreams and aspirations of a nation, unified in pursuit of glory on the global stage.
