France 2018: History favours Falconets to reach final-Danjuma

Falconets’ coach, Christopher Danjuma has revealed that his target is to qualify for the final of the 2018 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup final after the team dramatically pulled a 1-1 draw with China in their final group D match to qualify for the round of 8.

The team must however defeat Spain in Thursday’s quarter final clash for a place in the semi final before thinking of the final.

“It was a hard fought game thanks to the great character and mentality of my players,” he saluted.

“You could also say we were lucky, but everything has an element of favour. You can work hard, but you also need some luck. The best wishes of Nigerians also helped us and we are grateful to God.”

A late minute stoppage goal from stand-in captain Rasheedat Ajibade earned Nigeria the ticket at the expense of China who  were on the verge of joining group winners Germany.

The last time Nigeria reached the final was in 2014 after doing same in 2010.