The Super Falconets have been commended on their victory against Korea
Republic in the second Group C match of the on-going FIFA U-20 Women’s
World Cup in Canada.
Major Sponsor of Nigerian National teams, Globacom made the commendation in a press statement in Lagos yesterday.
The Falconets defeated the Koreans 2-1 to move to the top of Group C with four points, having picked a point in their opening match against Mexico. England and Mexico with two points are second in the group while Korea occupies the bottom position with a point.
Courtney, the younger sister of Super Eagles striker, Bright Dike, plays for Oklahoma State University female football team, She made history scoring the fastest goal in the history of the tournament when she put Nigeria ahead in 18 seconds
Major Sponsor of Nigerian National teams, Globacom made the commendation in a press statement in Lagos yesterday.
The Falconets defeated the Koreans 2-1 to move to the top of Group C with four points, having picked a point in their opening match against Mexico. England and Mexico with two points are second in the group while Korea occupies the bottom position with a point.
Courtney, the younger sister of Super Eagles striker, Bright Dike, plays for Oklahoma State University female football team, She made history scoring the fastest goal in the history of the tournament when she put Nigeria ahead in 18 seconds
Nigeria’s Chiwendu Ihezuo added the second goal in the 34th minute when she perfectly controlled a cross from Ugo Njoku and hit the net with a powerful shot.
Globacom commended the Falconets for beating the Koreans and moving to the commanding position in the Group.
According to Globacom: “the Falconets’ victory over Korea Republic has brightened the chance of the team’s qualification for the next round. We reckon with the great fighting spirit the team demonstrated in the match against Korea and believe the spirit will help the team to progress to the qualifying stages and ultimately lift the trophy,” the statement added.
Globacom, therefore asked the Peter Dedevbo led coaching crew to work round the clock and evolve the right strategy to ensure that the team emerges victorious against England in order to qualify for the next round.
The Falconets will play their third and final Group C match against England on August 13.
According to Globacom: “the Falconets’ victory over Korea Republic has brightened the chance of the team’s qualification for the next round. We reckon with the great fighting spirit the team demonstrated in the match against Korea and believe the spirit will help the team to progress to the qualifying stages and ultimately lift the trophy,” the statement added.
Globacom, therefore asked the Peter Dedevbo led coaching crew to work round the clock and evolve the right strategy to ensure that the team emerges victorious against England in order to qualify for the next round.
The Falconets will play their third and final Group C match against England on August 13.
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