Falconets Of Nigeria To Face Japan In 2024 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup

The upcoming round of 16 matches of the 2024 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup will see the Falconets of Nigeria face off against Japan at the Estadio Metropolitano de Bogota in Colombia.

Falconets vs Japan clash, which is scheduled for Friday, September 13, promises to be an intense battle between two formidable teams.

Christopher Danjuma’s squad secured their spot in the round of 16 with an impressive 4-0 victory over Venezuela at the Pascual Guerrero Stadium in Cali. Despite a 3-1 loss to Germany, the Falconets finished second in their group.

The Falconets are expected to find it difficult against Japan, a team that boasts a perfect record in the group stage of the ongoing World Cup.

Japan’s dominance in the group stage was marked by their remarkable goal-scoring ability and solid defense. With a total of 13 goals and conceding just one, the Asian powerhouse finished at the top of Group E with an impressive goal difference of +12.

Their stellar performance included a resounding 7-0 victory over New Zealand, a 4-1 win against Ghana, and a 2-0 triumph over Austria.

Leading the charge for Japan is Maya Hijikata, who has already netted four goals in the tournament. Her standout performance, including a brace against Austria, makes her a key player to watch in the upcoming clash with Nigeria.

Nigeria’s rich history in the competition, having participated in every edition since 2002 and reaching the final twice, means they are not pushovers.

While the Falconets face an uphill task against the formidable Japanese team, they remain confident in their ability to compete at the highest level.

The stage is set for an enthralling encounter as the Super Falconets strive to defy the odds and make their mark in the tournament.

A victory against Japan would propel them to a potential quarterfinal showdown against either Spain or Canada.