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See what Nigeria's Falconets star Princess Ado Yina has to say after winning Player of the Match against Korea in FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.
There is news about Nigeria's youth women's football team known as the Falconets.
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21:35 - 02.09.2024
Nigeria vs Germany: Time and where to watch Falconets 2nd FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup game
After victory against Korea Republic, check out when Nigeria's Falconets will take on tournament favorites Germany in their 2nd FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup game.
The Falconets are trending for their exploits at the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.
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02:25 - 02.09.2024
Falconets 1-0 Korea: Flourish Sabastine gives Nigeria winning start to FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup
A late goal by Flourish Sabastine gives the Falconets of Nigeria a 1-0 win against Korea Republic to start the 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup.
Falconets 1-0 Korea Republic
The Falconets of Nigeria defeated Korea Republic 1–0 thanks to a spectacular late goal by Flourish Sabastine in Bogota in their group opener at 11th FIFA U20 Women's World Cup.
The breakthrough would come when substitute Sabastine cut the ball from the right side to strike the upright and roll into the net for the game's lone goal.
The victory also put the Falconets in a strong position to advance to the Round of 16 of the competition.
At the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, Nigeria has now defeated Korea Republic 2-0 in 2012, 2-1 in 2014, and 1-0 in 2022 to make it four wins from four meetings.
Of the Falconets' previous 23 tournament group games, they have only suffered two losses.
Philomina Yina wins Player of the Match
After the win, midfielder Princess Philomina Yina was voted Player of the Match.
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The Falconets number 10 took to social media to celebrate the achievement.
The Nasarawa Amazon midfielder posted photos with a message that said, "How much I dey owe this two girls self? 🤔
"Chidima you just dey look you no fit rescue your boss abi? #ADOOYINA #banueblood #football
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"All glory, and honor, and praise belongs to you Father the KING of kings and LORD of lords!🙏
"Nigerians this is for you 🙏
"My teammate this is you🙏
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"My coach and the staff this is for you 🙏
"My family's here this is for everyone of you."
Falconets vs Korea Republic Time and where to watch
The Falconets' next game is a Wednesday night matchup at the same location against the three-time champion German team.
The Germans defeated Venezuela in their group opener and will be favorites to win against Nigeria.
The game is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.
The game will be available on Supersport and will kick off 11 PM Nigerian time.
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