After a strong group stage performance, the Falconets are set to face Japan in the Round of 16 at the Estadio Metropolitano de Techo in Bogota on Thursday. Coach Christopher Danjuma is confident in his team’s abilities, saying, “We’re excited about facing Japan and what the match brings.”
Japan, a tournament favorite, topped Group E with 13 goals scored and only one conceded. They’ll be a formidable opponent, but Danjuma’s team is determined to go one step further than their previous runners-up finishes in 2010 and 2014.
The two teams have met four times before, with Japan holding a 2-1-1 advantage. However, the Falconets are eager to rewrite the script and upset the odds.
The match kicks off at 2:00 AM Nigerian time (8:00 PM Thursday in Colombia). Can the Falconets pull off a stunning victory against one of the tournament’s top contenders?”
