Benfica striker Janet Akekoromowei has joined the Falconets ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup clash against China, DAILY POST reports.
Akekoromowei missed Nigeria’s opening fixture against Spain following Benfica’s refusal to release her in time for the competition.
The 18-year-old trained with her teammates on Wednesday after arriving from Portugal.
The striker is expected to lead Moses Aduku’s side’s attack against the Chinese.
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Nigeria will be looking to bounce back from their disappointing 2-0 defeat to Spain in their opening fixture.
China, meanwhile, enjoyed a perfect start, thrashing tournament debutants New Caledonia 5-0.
Tonight’s encounter is scheduled to take place at the Arena Sosnowiec and will kick off at 5pm Nigerian time.
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