Di Falconets of Nigeria don land for wetin dem dey call di Group of Death for di 2026 U-20 women’s World Cup. Dem draw di team alongside Spain, China, and New Caledonia for Group F. Di draw bin happun for Friday for Lodz, Poland.
Di Moses Aduku-led ladies go face two nations wey be favourites to win di whole tournament for Poland. Nigeria get history with both Spain and China for dis competition. Di Falconets don beat Spain once before, but dem bin lose to di European side at di quarter-final stage for 2018. For China, dem never beat Nigeria for any meeting.
New Caledonia na di only team wey Nigeria go meet for di first time. Dis group no go easy at all. Di Falconets go need to bring dia best game if dem want make am out of di group stage.
Di draw also produce oda interesting groups. Brazil and England dey for Group B, France and Republic of Korea for Group C, and Japan and USA for Group D. Korea DPR, di reigning champions, dey for Group E alongside Colombia, Costa Rica, and Portugal as dem dey defend dia title.
Di 24-nation tournament go take place from September 5 to September 27 across four Polish cities. All eyes go dey on di Falconets as dem prepare to face tough opposition.
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