Super Falconets drawn alongside Germany, Haiti and China in Fifa U20 Women's World Cup

NIGERIA'S U20 women's football team the Super Falconets have been drawn in the same group as perennial foes Germany alongside China and Haiti at the ninth Fifa World Cup taking place in France between August 5 and 24.

A regular powerhouse at the tournament and two-times runners up, the Falconets, will begin their campaign against Germany at the Stade de Marville in Saint-Malo on Monday, August 6. At the draw ceremony held inside the Opera House in Rennes today, Africa’s other flag bearers Ghana were drawn in Group A alongside hosts France, New Zealand and The Netherlands.

Ghana will play France in the tournament’s opening match in Vannes on Sunday August 5. Group B has Korea DPR, England, Mexico and Brazil, while USA, Japan, Paraguay and Spain will battle it out in Group C.

Nigeria’s Group D opponents Haiti will be taking part in their first ever Fifa women’s tournament. France will also host the 2019 Fifa Women’s World Cup finals next year.

Full draw

Group A

France

Ghana

New Zealand

The Netherlands

Group B

Korea DPR

England

Mexico

Brazil

Group C

USA

Japan

Paraguay

Spain

Group D

Haiti

China

Nigeria

Germany