The Nigeria’s U-20 female football team, the Falconets, have assured Nigerians that they would utilized all scoring chances as they prepare to tackle Spain on Sunday in the ongoing U-20 World Cup.
Monica Iheakam, the Media Officer of the team, told the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday on telephone that the expectation in the team’s camp was to go the extra mile and win against Spain.
NAN reports that the team had a poor start against Japan, but came back to defeat Canada 3-1 in their second group B game.
NAN reports that Nigeria is currently placed third in the group on goal difference, though sharing same points with Japan.
Meanwhile, Spain is top with six points and Canada with zero point, after two matches.
Iheakam said: “The players had a rest on Thursday to recover from the Canada match.
“The expectation in camp is to go the extra mile and win convincingly against Spain.
“The Canada victory has helped in restoring calmness and positive vibrations in the camp.
“It is total focus on the Sunday game.
“We will take our chances better and not waste it in front of the goalpost.
“The coach, Peter Dedevbo has continued to encourage the girls to believe in themselves and not be faint hearted.
“We have taken everything to God in prayers while we work hard on our part.”
Two top teams in the group will qualify for the next round of the championship, which began on November 13 and ends on December 3 in Papua New Guinea.
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