FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup: Falconets coach picks Ajibade, 20 others

Falconets Chief Coach Christopher Danjuma has picked his final 21-woman list for the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup billed for August 5-24 in France.

On Thursday the Federation of International Football announced the final list of the 16 particpating
teams for the tournament which kicks off on August 5. The Nigeria squad is composed of 3 goalkeepers, 6
defenders, 7 midfielders and 5 strikers.

The two-time runners –up begin their campaign with a huge test, against Germany at the Stade de
Marville in Saint-Malo on August 6 against Germany.

Chris Danjuma’s side will be up against Haiti three days later at the same venue, before moving to
Dinan-Léhon, where they play China at the Stade du Clos Gastel on August 13.

Germany edged Nigeria to lift the trophy the two times Nigeria got to the championship final – in 2010
in Germany and 2014 in Canada.

FULL SQUAD

Goalkeepers: Okeke Onyinyechukwu [Edo Queens]; Nnadozie Chiamaka [Rivers Angels]; Akarekor Rita
[Sunshine Queens]

Defenders : Ogbonna Glory (Ibom Angels]; Famuditi Oluwakemi Confluence Queens]; Duru Joy [Nasarawa  Amazons]; Ologbosere Mary [Rivers Angels]; Sunday Opeyemi [Sunshine Queens]; Ezekiel Blessing [Rivers
Angels];

Midfielders: Saiki Mary [Rivers Angels]; Ucheibe Christy [Nasarawa Amazons]; Efih Peace [Edo
Queens]; Saheed Adebisi [Bayelsa Queens]; Amoo Bashirat [Confluence Queens]; Igboamalu Grace [Nasarawa
Amozons]; Odueke Taibat [Edo Queens];

Forwards: Monday Gift [FC Robo]; Ajibade Rasheedat [FC Robo]; Imo Anam [Nasarawa Amazons]; Okeke
Chidinma [FC Robo]; Bello Aishat [Nasarawa Amazons]