Falconets coach says Nigeria ready for England U-20 World Cup clash
Falconets head coach Moses Aduku said Nigeria's U-20 women's team are ready for their round-of-16 match against England, stressing the players have the mentality and belief to advance. Speaking ahead of Thursday's clash, Aduku noted that as the only African team remaining, the squad carries the continent's hopes but remains focused on taking the tournament one game at a time. He acknowledged England as a quality opponent after studying their matches, but emphasized that the knockout stage requires a different mentality, which his team has been working on. Aduku revealed he once considered stepping away from the role when his club qualified for continental competition, but chose to stay because it was his duty to give his best for Nigeria. He described the Falconets' journey as a continuous process of building and rebuilding, stating the team is now on the war front and ready to give their all. The coach reiterated his long-standing vision of winning the World Cup, telling players and staff that only those committed to that goal should remain on the mission. Aduku believes victory over England would be a step toward that objective, not a reason for celebration, as the focus would shift immediately to the next game. With the team expressing confidence and tactical readiness, he expects a strong performance that would make Nigeria proud. Will you be watching the Falconets' clash with England, and what does their run mean for the future of Nigerian women's football?