Nigeria’s Falconets have named their starting line-up for their opening Women’s U20 World Cup match against Spain, with the Group F contest due to begin shortly.
The Nigerian team is aiming to make a positive start to its campaign as it faces Spain on the opening day of the group stage. The official selection was released moments before kick-off, confirming the 11 players chosen to begin the highly anticipated fixture.
Christiana Uzoma starts in goal, while the rest of Nigeria’s starting XI is made up of Nkwocha Favour, Ekeze Onyedikachi, Joseph Queen, Adebayo Jumai, Mafisere Kafayat, Olabiyi Folajomi, Rafiu Tosin, Adegbemile Rebecca, Mamudu Mary and Adechina Timininu.
The complete Nigeria line-up is:
- Christiana Uzoma - Nkwocha Favour - Ekeze Onyedikachi - Joseph Queen - Adebayo Jumai - Mafisere Kafayat - Olabiyi Folajomi - Rafiu Tosin - Adegbemile Rebecca - Mamudu Mary - Adechina Timininu
The fixture represents Nigeria’s first appearance in this edition of the Women’s U20 World Cup. The Falconets enter the match with the opportunity to collect an early result and put themselves in a strong position in Group F.
Spain provide the opposition in what is one of the opening group-stage matches. With both sides beginning their campaigns, the match offers Nigeria an immediate test and the chance to establish momentum from the outset.
The official team announcement brings an end to the build-up surrounding Nigeria’s selection for the opener. The Falconets will now look to the named starting XI to deliver a composed performance against Spain and give their tournament campaign a positive beginning.
No further details regarding Nigeria’s formation or substitutes were included in the team announcement. The confirmed line-up, however, provides the first official indication of the players selected to represent the country from the start of the Group F encounter.
Nigeria’s focus is now on the opening whistle and the task of producing a result against Spain. With the tournament campaign beginning immediately, the Falconets will hope their chosen starting team can respond to the occasion and start their Women’s U20 World Cup journey in encouraging fashion.