The head coach of Nigeria’s Falconets, Christopher Danjuma, is anticipating an improved performance from his team when they face off against Germany in the 2024 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup.
Following Falconets’ narrow 1-0 victory over Korea Republic in their opening match, Danjuma expressed confidence in his players’ ability to elevate their game against Germany.
“We performed well in the first match against Korea Republic, but I have no doubt that we will deliver an even stronger performance,” Danjuma said in an interview with FIFA.com.
Note that the upcoming game will mark the fifth meeting between Nigeria and Germany at this level of women’s football. Interestingly, the Falconets have yet to secure a win against the former champions, with Germany emerging victorious in their last two meetings, 2010 and 2014.
Meanwhile, Germany’s coach, Kathrin Peter, is bracing for a challenging encounter against Nigeria’s Falconets.
As the former champions prepare to face Danjuma’s side in their second group game at the Estadio El Techo, Bogota, Peter acknowledged the strength of the Nigerian team, especially following their hard-fought 1-0 win against Korea Republic.
“We anticipate a completely different game compared to our first match. Nigeria is known for being very athletic and physically strong,” Peter shared with FIFA.com. “After analyzing their match against the Korean Republic, we will prepare accordingly and expect another compelling game.”
Note that the Falconets of Nigeria vs Germany Under-20 team clash will kick off at 11:00 PM (WAT) later tonight, September 4.
