Flourish Sabastine was the standout performer as Nigeria’s Falconets began their 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 win against Korea Republic in their Group D clash on Monday morning, Sports247 reports.
The decisive moment came just four minutes from time when Sabastine found the back of the net, capitalizing on a well-timed assist from substitute Chukwuamaka Goodness Osigwe.
The goal capped off a solid performance by the Falconets, who were resolute in their defense, especially during a tense second half where they successfully kept the Korean side at bay.
The victory places Chris Danjuma’s team in second position in Group D, with three points from their opening match. The Falconets share the same points as group leaders Germany, who defeated Venezuela 5-2 on Sunday, but the Germans currently top the group on goal difference.
With this positive start, the Falconets will now turn their attention to a crucial encounter against Germany in their second group match, scheduled to take place on Wednesday at the Estadio Metropolitano de Techo, Bogota. A win against Germany would significantly boost Nigeria’s chances of advancing to the knockout stages, as they aim to make a deep run in the tournament.
