Nigeria’s U20 girls, Falconets have been drawn in the same pool as perennial foes Germany, China and Haiti in Group D of the 9th FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup taking place in France, 5th– 24th August 2018.
Two –time runners –up Falconets begin their campaign with a huge test, against Germany at the Stade de Marville in Saint-Malo on Monday, 6th August. Germany edged Nigeria to lift the trophy the two times Nigeria got to the championship final – in 2010 in Germany and 2014 in Canada.
Chris Danjuma’s maidens will then be up against Haiti three days later at the same venue, before moving to Dinan-Léhon, where they play China at the Stade du Clos Gastel on Monday, 13th August.
Nigeria’s Group D opponents Haiti will be taking part in their first –ever FIFA women’s tournament, and FIFA General Secretary Fatma Samoura said: “I’d like to send my regards and warmly congratulate Haiti, who just qualified for their first-ever FIFA women's tournament, on their remarkable road to France. Well done, girls, for taking this huge step.
"It’s so encouraging to see these young girls pointing the way forward through playing football. For FIFA, increasing the participation of women in football is an imperative. The development of women's football is at at the top of our list of priorities in our strategy 'FIFA 2.0: The Vision for Future'.”
France will also host the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup finals.
THE DRAW
GROUP A
France
Ghana
New Zealand
The Netherlands
GROUP B
Korea DPR
England
Mexico
Brazil
GROUP C
USA
Japan
Paraguay
Spain
GROUP D
Haiti
China
Nigeria
Germany
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