Falconets head coach, Moses Aduku, has said his team is firmly focused on the crucial clash with China, DAILY POST reports.
The West Africans will take on Wang Jun’s side in their second game at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup on Thursday.
The Group F encounter slated for the Arena Sosnowiec will kick-off at 5pm Nigerian time.
Aduku’s side started their campaign on a disappointing note, going down to a 2-0 defeat against former champions Spain
The Chinese girls are highly motivated after a 5-0 pounding of New Caledonia in their first match – a result that has established them at the top of the Group F table, ahead of Spain on goals difference.
Nigeria need a positive result to boost their chances of securing a place in the knockout round.
Aduku said his players are ready to give their all against the Chinese.
“We have put the match against Spain behind us and focussing totally on the clash with China. The players are ready to come out stronger for the match against China,”Aduku told thenff.com.
U-20 WWC: Falconets shift focus to China after Spain defeat – Aduku