Category: Falconets
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Falconets talent Chiamaka Okwuchukwu on the brink of CAF Glory
Rising star Chiamaka Okwuchukwu, forward for Nigeria’s Falconets, has been named among the final nominees for the prestigious 2024 CAF Women’s Young Player of the Year award., Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. This recognition highlights her impressive performances on the global stage. Okwuchukwu played a pivotal role in the Falconets’ campaign at the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s…
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U20 WWC: Flaconets arrive Nigeria
The Nigeria U20 women’s national team, the Falconets, returned to Abuja late Sunday after being eliminated from the ongoing 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Falconets after reaching the finals twice in 2010 and 2014 failed to get past the second round this time, losing 2-1 to Japan. After eliminating Nigeria in…
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Colombia 2024: Japanese forward reveals secret behind victory against Falconets
Japanese forward Chinari Sasai has revealed her team’s secret after defeating Falconets of Nigeria 2-1 in the round 16 game of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia to go through to the last 8, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The win condemned Christopher Danjuma’s side to a ten-year consecutive knockout loss as their promising dream for…
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U20 WWC: Japan outshine Falconets in Bogotá
In a captivating U20 Women’s World Cup round of 16 match at the Estadio Metropolitano de Techo, Japan U20 emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over Falconets, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. apan U20 took the lead in the 33rd minute through Matsunaga, who scored with her head following a clever setup by her teammates. This early goal…
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Falconets Star Okwuchukwu dreams of meeting Ronaldo
Chiamaka Okwuchukwu, a promising forward for Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, has revealed her admiration for football icon Cristiano Ronaldo and expressed hopes of meeting him one day, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Okwuchukwu, who is currently competing in the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia, also shared her ambition of playing for Manchester…
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Chiamaka Okwuchukwu: My pace is a gift
Nigeria’s electric forward, Chiamaka Okwuchukwu, has been making waves at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, with two goals and an assist helping the Falconets reach the knockout stages, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. In an interview with FIFA, Okwuchukwu humbly attributes her impressive skills to a natural gift, saying, “I think it’s a gift. I grew up…
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Danjuma hails Falconets’ dominant display against Venezuela
Nigeria’s U-20 women’s team, the Falconets, have booked their spot in the knockout stage of the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after a resounding 4-0 victory over Venezuela in Cali on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Falconets head coach Chris Danjuma praised his players for their impressive performance, which saw Aminat Bello, Chiamaka Okwuchukwu, and Flourish…
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U20WWC: Falconets trounce Venezuela to reach next stage
The Group D encounter ended 4-0 at the Estadio Pascual Guerrero, Cali on Saturday night as the west Africa giants bounced back from a defeat to Germany to qualify. Amina Bello started the onslaught in the 16th following a cut back by Chiamaka Okwuchukwu before Okwuchukwu got her own goal on 28 minute through a…
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U20WWC: Germany beat Nigeria in second match
Nigeria’s U-20 Women’s National team lost its second game of the ongoing FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup against Germany on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Falconets lost 1-3 to the former champions at the Estadio Metropolitano de Techo, Bogota. Alara Sehitler put the Germans ahead in 17 minutes to keep the score 1-0 after halftime. Chiamaka…
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Flourish Sabastine secures win for Falconets over Korea
Nigeria U-20 Women’s National team kick-started their FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign with a slim win over Korea Republic on Monday morning, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Flourish Sebastian scored a late goal to give the Falconets a 1-0 win over Korea at the Estadio Metropolitano de Techo in Bogota, Columbia. After a slightly dominated half by the…
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Nigeria U-20 girls continue preparations for World Cup
Nigeria’s U-20 Women have continued preparations for the U-20 Women’s World Cup coming up at the end of August, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Falconets intensify preparations for this year’s FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals taking place in Colombia, 31st August – 22nd September. Nigeriasoccernet gathers that the team will fly out of the country soon…
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Falconets aim is to win trophy – Abdullahi Mansur
Abdullahi Mansur, the Coach of the Nigeria Women U-20 team has disclosed the team’s goal ahead of the U-20 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Abdullahi is optimistic the Falconets will cross the final hurdle which has eluded them twice. “This is not the first time that a Nigerian women’s team has achieved something significant…
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NFF committed to Super Falcons, Falconets, Flamingos success in upcoming competitions
The Nigeria Football Federation has stated it is ready to support the Super Falcons, Falconets and Flamingos as they prepare ahead of majore tournaments this year, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The NFF after its executive committee held in hybrid mode on Wednesday stated through a communique readiness to see that the Falcons prepare well for the 2024…
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U20 WC: Draws set for June
Ahead of the U20 World Cup coming up later this year, the Nigeria U20 female team, Falconets will next month know their opponents, Nigeriasoccernet.com. The match schedule and kick-off times for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024™ have now been confirmed, with Bogotá’s El Campin Stadium to host the final on 22 September.…
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African Games ’23: Ghana pick gold at Nigeria’s expense in women’s football
The Black Princesses of Ghana have emerged gold medalists of the African Games women’s football event after beating defending champions, Nigeria on Thursday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ghana staged a fine comeback to beat the Falconets 2-1 at the Cape Coast Stadium, Ghana after 120 plus extra minutes of play. The Nigerian U-20 Women had opened score…
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African Games ’23: Falconets one step closer to retaining gold medal
Nigeria’s Falconets have reached the final of the women’s football event of the African Games after beating Uganda I’m the semi final on Monday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Two late goals from Okah Adaobi and Chiamaka Okwuchukwu saw off the Ugandans at the Cape Coast Stadium. A tougher encounter this was compared to the two other groups…
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African Games ’23: Ghana set up final clash with Nigeria after beating Senegal
Black Princesses of Ghana put 3 pass Senegal in the semi final of the African Games women’s football competition on Monday to set up an epic gold medal match, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Ghanaian ladies defeated Senegal 3-1 at the Cape Coast Stadium to ignite a final repeat against rivals Nigeria. Tracey Twum opened score for…
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African Games: Confident Danjuma upbeat of the Falconets and their strength
Chris Danjuma, head coach of the Falconets, has expressed unwavering confidence in his team’s ability to advance to the final of the women’s football event at the 13th African Games, asserting that Uganda will not impede their progress, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The defending champions are set to face Uganda in the semi-final at the Cape Coast…
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African Games’23: Falconets book semifinal spot
Nigeria Falconets pummeled Teranga Lionesses of Senegal 4-0 to pick a semifinal ticket at ongoing 2024 African Games in Ghana, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. Loveth Edeh opened the scoring for the Falconets in the 13th minute before Motunrayo Ezekiel doubled the advantage five minutes after the break. An own goal from Senegal made it three moments later…
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African Games ’23: Falconets seal last 4 qualification after huge win over Senegal
Nigeria U-20 Women National team recorded their second win of the games after a thumping win over Senegal on Monday to secure qualification to the next round of the competition, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Goals from Loveth Edeh, Motunrayo Ezekiel, Chioma Olise and an own goal ensured a whitewash of the Senegalese at the Cape Coast Stadium.…