The 2024 U20 Women's World Cup kicks off in Colombia from August 31 to September 22, and Nigeria is set to compete in Group D alongside South Korea, Germany, and Venezuela.
Nigeria has been an ever present participant at the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup since its inception as an U19 tournament in Canada 22 years ago.
The Falconets have twice finished as runners-up, in 2010 and 2014, and reached the semi-finals in Japan in 2012.
Group D Fixtures:
– Nigeria vs South Korea: Monday, September 2, at 12 AM (Nigerian time) at Estadio Metropolitano de Techo, Bogota.
– Germany vs Nigeria: Wednesday, September 4, at 11 PM (Nigerian time) at Estadio Metropolitano de Techo.
– Venezuela vs Nigeria: Saturday, September 7, at 9 PM (Nigerian time) at Estadio Pascual Guerrero.
Road to qualification:
Nigeria's journey to the World Cup began in the qualifying stages, which took place between September 2023 and January 2024. The Falconets bypassed the first round and advanced automatically, with Mauritius withdrawing in the second round.
In the third round, Nigeria edged out Tanzania with a 3-2 aggregate win after Tanzania's dominant 12-0 victory over Djibouti in the previous round. The decisive fourth round saw the Falconets secure their spot in Colombia with a 2-0 aggregate victory over Burundi.
As the tournament begins, Nigeria's Falconets will look to build on their strong tradition in the competition, aiming for another deep run in pursuit of their first title.
