Giwa hails Falconets, charges team to pick last group ticket

Ambassador Chris Giwa has lauded the national U-20 women team, the Falconets for their gallantry in winning their second Group D game at the ongoing FIFA U-20 Women World Cup in France.

Giwa, a factional President of Nigeria Football Federation, was full of praise for the girls for overcoming their first group game loss against Germany to pick the maximum three points against the very determined Haitian girls.

“We are proud of you not disappointing Nigerians and the confidence that the board has in the team. It is not easy to come from the loss of the first game to win, despite the resistance of the Haitians,” Giwa stated.

The NFF President further added: “The battle is not over yet, as we still have a make or Mar encounter on Monday against the Chinese ladies. We have confidence in your ability to secure victory.”

“Do not take the Chinese for granted neither over rate them, but remain focused and determined to progress to the next round, given your antecedents at this championship,” he posited.

He the commended Sports Minister, Barrister Solomon Dalung, for motivating the girls with his physical presence at the match in France and other incentives, while assuring them of the continued prayers and support of Nigerians.

Germany defeated China 2-0 in the other group game, leaving the Europeans with six points and Nigeria and China with three points apiece, with the Haitians out of the championship.

The battle for the second spot from the group will be on Monday, when Nigeria takes on China with the country having a slight edge to progress with any margin of victory.