By Mike Oyebola
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has reappointed Christopher Danjuma as Falconets head coach.
Danjuma’s reappointment was confirmed by the NFF Executive Committee following the recommendation of its Technical Committee.
The experienced gaffer led the Falconets to the quarter-finals of last year’s FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals in Costa Rica.
He will be assisted by Mansur Abdullahi, and former Super Falcons’ midfielder Effioanwan Ekpo.
Yahaya Audu, who has been goalkeeper trainer of the team, also returns to his position.
The Falconets will commence their 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifying campaign with a second round, first leg encounter against their counterparts from Mauritius in Saint Pierre on Sunday, 8th October, with the return leg scheduled for the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja on Saturday, 14th October, 2023.
Colombia will stage the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup finals.