Nigeria’s Falconets begin their FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup preparations in Trzebnica, Poland, today, opening a training camp ahead of the tournament.
Quick facts
- Camp location: Trzebnica, Poland
- Base: Hotel Trzebnica, through September 3
- Head coach: Moses Aduku
- World Cup opener: Spain in Sosnowiec on September 7
- Tournament start: September 5
The squad, under coach Moses Aduku, reached Poland late yesterday and will stay at Hotel Trzebnica until September 3.
Benfica forward Janet “Semenya” Akekoromowei has also made the trip from Portugal, where she is based, to join her international teammates.
Her presence strengthens the Falconets’ preparations after doubts had emerged about whether she would be available for the competition.
The U20 Women’s World Cup is due to begin on September 5. Nigeria will launch its own campaign two days later against Spain in Sosnowiec.
