Ikpeme Charges Falconets to Maintain Winning Mentality Against Korea Republic
Acting General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, has charged the Falconets to go all out for victory against Korea Republic in their final pre-World Cup friendly on Tuesday as they intensify preparations for the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup.
Ikpeme urged the two-time World Cup runners-up to build on the confidence gained from their 1-0 victory over hosts Poland on Friday, insisting that another positive result against the Koreans would help sustain the winning mentality needed for the challenges ahead.
Mary Mamudu scored in first-half stoppage time to secure victory for the Falconets at the Municipal Stadium in Brzeg, with Nigeria now set to face Korea Republic at the Remes Sports Leisure and Spa Stadium on Tuesday, September 1.
‘You did very well in your friendly match against the host nation, by holding your own and eventually emerging victorious. The NFF and the entire Nigeria nation are proud of you,’ Ikpeme told the players.
‘The victory over Poland has instilled a win-mentality in you and another victory over Korea Republic on Tuesday will sustain that mindset, enabling you to confront the challenges of the group phase of the World Cup with the needed confidence and vibrancy. I urge you to go for outright victory against the Koreans.’
Nigeria will compete in Group F of the championship alongside Spain, China PR and New Caledonia. The Falconets will begin their campaign against Spain on September 7 before taking on China PR on September 10 and New Caledonia on September 13.
