Nigeria’s U20 women’s national team, the Falconets, were held to a 1-1 draw by South Korea in their final friendly match ahead of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup, which kicks off on Saturday.
Key Highlights
- Falconets draw 1-1 with South Korea in their final World Cup warm-up.
- Mary Mamudu scored Nigeria’s goal to continue her impressive form.
- South Korea equalised from the penalty spot with 12 minutes remaining.
- Nigeria will open their World Cup campaign against Spain on Monday.
- The Falconets will also face China and New Caledonia in Group D.
Mary Mamudu put Nigeria ahead in Tuesday’s encounter, maintaining her scoring form as the Falconets completed their preparations for the tournament.
South Korea responded late in the match, converting a penalty with 12 minutes remaining to level the score and deny Nigeria victory in their final warm-up fixture.
The draw followed the Falconets’ 1-0 victory over tournament hosts Poland in Brzeg on Friday, giving Nigeria two useful tests ahead of the World Cup.
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Nigeria, two-time runners-up at the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup, finished as silver medallists in 2010 and 2014.
The Falconets will begin their campaign against Spain in Sosnowiec on Monday evening.
They will remain in Sosnowiec for their second Group D match against China on Thursday, September 10, before travelling to Łódź to face New Caledonia in their final group game on Sunday, September 13.
The Nigerian team will now turn their attention to the World Cup, where they will seek to build on their strong preparation and challenge for honours on the global stage.
