Ajakaye, Afolabi in as NFF unveils Falconets squad for FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying tie vs Tanzania

Falconets head coach Christopher Danjuma has announced the 19-member squad through the Nigeria Football Federation ahead of the upcoming FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Tanzania, Soccernet.ng reported.

Nigeria and Tanzania will face each other in the first qualifying leg this Sunday in Dar es Salaam, with the second leg taking place a week later in Abuja.

Danjuma’s carefully assembled team consists of three goalkeepers, six defenders, five midfielders and five strikers.

The team features key players such as Faith Omilana, Taiwo Afolabi, Comfort Folorunsho and Opeyemi Ajakai, who have all contributed significantly to Nigeria’s recent victories at the youth level.

After training hard for over two weeks in Abuja, the Falconets are gearing up for the showdown at the Azam Sports Complex in Dar es Salaam.

The results of these two important matches will determine which teams will advance to the third round of the 2024 U20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia.

Mauritius’ withdrawal from the qualifiers secured Nigeria’s place in the third round.

In preparation for the decisive showdown, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed a team of competent referees for both rounds of the match.

E-Swatini’s Leticia Antonella Viana will be in charge of the first leg as the middle referee, accompanied by Patricia Mukharif as assistant referee 1, Siphiwaihosi Nxumalo as assistant referee 2 and Nosando Nkumane as assistant referee.

Additionally, Margaret Omondi from Kenya has been appointed as match commissioner for the event.

For the second leg, Rachel Nzigire of the Democratic Republic of the Congo will take command as the middle referee, while Victorine Ngarassoum, Karine Puaji and Karine Ampoule will take on the roles of assistant referee 1, assistant referee 2 and fourth official. Become. Meanwhile, Christine Djiga from Ghana has been appointed as match commissioner for the second leg.

FALCONETS SQUAD FOR TANZANIA TIE

Goalkeeper:
Anderlin Mbesi (Delta Queens); Shukla Bakare (Nasarawa Amazons). Faith Omilana (Naija Laterlus)

Verte Digger:
Oluchi Ohegbulem (Nasarawa Amazons); Comfort Folorunsho (Ed Queens). Rihanat Kasali (Bayelsa Queens). Jumoke Alani (Ed Queens). Shukrat Oladipo (FC Robo Queens). Semilore Oladeji (Nigerian Ratel)

Mittelfeldspieler:
Ado Ina (Nasarawa Amazons); Taiwo Afolabi (Delta Queens); Shola Shobowale (Nasarawa Amazonens). Aminat Folorunsho (Rivers Angels); Chioma Orise (Ed Queens)

Sturmer:
Opeyemi Ajakae (FC Robo Queens); Judith Oka (Remo Queens); Chiamaka Okuchukwu (Rivers Angels). Chisom Chima (Bayelsa Queens); Janet Akekolomowei (Asisat Academy)