By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Falconets head coach Moses Aduku says his team has put their opening defeat to Spain behind them and is fully focused on Thursday’s crucial Group F clash with China at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, Prompt News Online reports.
Nigeria will face the Asian side in their second group-stage match at the Arena Sosnowiec, with kick-off scheduled for 5pm Nigerian time.
The Falconets began their campaign on a disappointing note, suffering a 2-0 defeat to former champions Spain in their opening fixture.
China, meanwhile, made a flying start to the competition, thrashing New Caledonia 5-0 to move to the top of Group F ahead of Spain on goal difference.
With Nigeria needing a positive result to strengthen their chances of progressing to the knockout stage, Aduku says his players are determined to respond strongly against the Chinese.
“We have put the match against Spain behind us and are focusing totally on the clash with China. The players are ready to come out stronger for the match against China,” Aduku told thenff.com.
The Falconets will be hoping for a much-improved performance as they look to get their campaign back on track with a vital result against China.
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