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We will stop the dangerous attacks of Nigeria, says Germany’s Maren Meinert

Germany U20 women’s head coach Maren Meinert says her side will put up a quality defending to stop the dangerous attacks of Nigeria in their Monday’s opener.

The 45-year-old led Die Nationalelf to clinch the U20 Women’s World Cup title twice - first on home soil in 2010 and in Canada four years later - both triumphs were against the Falconets.

While dreaming of her third world title in charge, the German tactician, who is eyeing a winning start, is wary of the attacking threats of Christopher Danjuma’s ladies.

“We try, among other things, to simulate game scenes of our upcoming opponent.