Danjuma: Falconets ready to go for FIFA Women’s U20 World Cup trophy!
Falconets head coach, Christopher Danjuma has told FIFA he and his Super players have set their sights on breaking that duck.
Danjuma says he is embarking on a quest to win the most prestigious trophy in an age category where he has invested everything since taking over in 2017 and believes he is on the right track.
‘I’m certain we’re on the right track. Every tournament, we showcase top players such as Asisat Oshoala, who was our star performer at the 2014 U-20 World Cup. I am confident that at least one other ‘Agba Baller’ (football legend), as our fans call her, will emerge in Colombia,’ ,’ the coach told FIFA.
Danjuma was in charge of Nigeria at the U-20 Women’s World Cup in Costa Rica in 2022, when the Super Falconets were knocked out following a 2-0 defeat by Netherlands in the quarter-finals and he is confident he has learned from this disappointment.
‘Of course, we categorically refuse to go through a similar situation again,’ he said.
‘We’ve worked a great deal on our efficiency in front of goal as that’s what was missing two years ago. Our opponents were no stronger than us, but they knew how to handle decisive moments better, and that made all the difference.’
The Nigeria U20 side were runners-up in 2010 and 2014 and Danjuma believes they can be crowned champions this time around.
‘I think we’re closing in on our goal. As Africans, we have a spiritual perspective. We are confident that now is the right time to emulate the opportunities and events of 2010 and 2014. I am certain Africa will stand at the top of the world for the first time.’
