Nigeria’s U-20 ladies’s nationwide group, the Falconets, continued their build-up to the FIFA U-20 Ladies’s World Cup qualifiers with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over FC Robo Queens in a pleasant encounter.
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The Falconets took the lead within the twentieth minute by Shakirat Moshood, who capitalised on sustained strain to present the nationwide facet an early benefit.
The younger Nigerians managed giant spells of the competition, utilizing the sport to fine-tune their tactical form and combos following their latest relocation from Ibadan to Abeokuta.
FC Robo Queens, nonetheless, confirmed resilience and self-discipline, protecting the sport aggressive and forcing the Falconets to stay alert defensively.
Their persistence paid off within the eighty fifth minute when Kehinde Adegbuyi calmly transformed from the penalty spot to revive parity, momentarily threatening to derail the Falconets’ momentum.
Simply because the encounter appeared destined for a draw, Janet Akekoromowei struck late within the 88th minute to seal victory for the Falconets.
Her decisive end underlined the group’s preventing spirit and skill to reply underneath strain, qualities that can be essential in aggressive fixtures.
The win additional highlights the Falconets’ regular adaptation forward of the qualifier with the teaching crew happy by the rising cohesion and depth inside the squad.
Consideration now turns absolutely to the upcoming FIFA U-20 World Cup qualifying showdown towards Senegal, because the Falconets look assured, settled, and prepared for the problem forward.
