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Nigeria ready to compete for U20 Women’s World Cup title, says Christopher Danjuma

Head coach of Nigeria U20 women team, Christopher Danjuma has revealed that his side are ready to compete for glory at the U20 Women’s World Cup kicking off in France.

The Falconets finished as runners-up at Germany 2010 and Canada 2014 editions and are hoping to raise the bar this time, having won five and drew one to qualify for the ninth edition in France.

In their preparations, the team concluded their pre-tournament friendlies in Austria, with 3-0 and 4-0 victories over women topflight sides - FC Bergheim and FC Wacker Innsbruck respectively.

And since completing their strategies for the World Cup, the former acting Super Falcons gaffer is impressed with the mentality and preparedness of his team ahead of the age-grade competition.