Benfica striker Janet Akekoromowei has joined the Falconets up of their important 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup clash against China, DAILY POST reports.
Akekoromowei missed Nigeria’s opening fixture against Spain pursuing Benfica’s refusal to merchandise her successful clip for the competition.
The 18-year-old trained with her teammates connected Wednesday aft arriving from Portugal.
The striker is expected to pb Moses Aduku’s side’s onslaught against the Chinese.
Nigeria volition beryllium looking to bounce backmost from their disappointing 2-0 decision to Spain successful their opening fixture.
China, meanwhile, enjoyed a cleanable start, thrashing tourney debutants New Caledonia 5-0.
Tonight’s brushwood is scheduled to instrumentality spot astatine the Arena Sosnowiec and volition footwear disconnected astatine 5pm Nigerian time.


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