Nigeria name starting XI for Spain in Women’s U20 World Cup opener

Nigeria will begin their Women’s U20 World Cup campaign against Spain with Christiana Uzoma, Nkwocha Favour and Ekeze Onyedikachi among the 11 players selected to start.

The Falconets face Spain on the opening matchday of Group F, with Nigeria aiming to make a positive start to their tournament.

The Nigerian team confirmed their official line-up shortly before kick-off for one of the group stage’s most eagerly awaited matches. The selection includes a blend of defensive, midfield and attacking options, with Joseph Queen, Adebayo Jumai and Mafisere Kafayat also named in the starting side.

Olabiyi Folajomi, Rafiu Tosin and Adegbemile Rebecca are included in the team, while Mamudu Mary and Adechina Timininu complete the XI chosen to face the Spanish selection.

Nigeria’s full starting line-up is:

– Christiana Uzoma – Nkwocha Favour – Ekeze Onyedikachi – Joseph Queen – Adebayo Jumai – Mafisere Kafayat – Olabiyi Folajomi – Rafiu Tosin – Adegbemile Rebecca – Mamudu Mary – Adechina Timininu

The announcement gives the Falconets their clearly defined starting group for the first match of their Group F schedule. With the tournament campaign about to begin, Nigeria will be looking to turn their preparations into a result against Spain.

The match represents the first opportunity for the Nigerian side to collect points in the competition and establish momentum in the group. Their stated objective is to open the campaign with a positive outcome, while Spain provide the opposition in the opening fixture.

Uzoma, Nkwocha, Ekeze, Joseph, Adebayo, Mafisere, Olabiyi, Rafiu, Adegbemile, Mamudu and Adechina will therefore carry Nigeria’s hopes from the start of the contest.

The Falconets’ line-up was released only moments before the opening whistle, confirming the players entrusted with beginning Nigeria’s challenge at the Women’s U20 World Cup. Spain now stand between the Nigerian team and the positive opening result they want from their first Group F match.