Falconets star Rasheedat Ajibade has said the team believed in themselves after her last-gasp goal against China sent them to the quarterfinals of the U-20 Women’s World Cup.
The Asians took the lead with four minutes to the end of the first half against the run of play.
With one minute remaining in added time Rasheedat tapped in from close range to fly the Falconets to the next stage of the competition.
Reacting to the win, she tweeted: “In God we trust.The team believed and played till the final whistle and we got the goal,which I dedicate to my mentor Mr Emmanuel Osahon Orobosa,to go through.Thank you for all the great support and prayers
Nigeria will now play Spain (on Thursday) that topped Group C while Germany after beating Haiti 3-2 in their last game, tackle Japan.
She tweeted: '' 🙌🏿In God we trust.The team beleived 💯and played till the final whistle and we got the goal,which I dedicate to my mentor Mr Emmanuel Osahon Orobosa,to go through.Thank you for all the great support and prayers 💪🏿🇳🇬⚽️✨ #Togetherwearestronger #RA08 #U20WWC ##Team9jaStrong''
The Asians took the lead with four minutes to the end of the first half against the run of play.
With one minute remaining in added time Rasheedat tapped in from close range to fly the Falconets to the next stage of the competition.
Reacting to the win, she tweeted: “In God we trust.The team believed and played till the final whistle and we got the goal,which I dedicate to my mentor Mr Emmanuel Osahon Orobosa,to go through.Thank you for all the great support and prayers
FIFA U-20 world cup: China 1-1 Nigeria
Nigeria will now play Spain (on Thursday) that topped Group C while Germany after beating Haiti 3-2 in their last game, tackle Japan.
She tweeted: '' 🙌🏿In God we trust.The team beleived 💯and played till the final whistle and we got the goal,which I dedicate to my mentor Mr Emmanuel Osahon Orobosa,to go through.Thank you for all the great support and prayers 💪🏿🇳🇬⚽️✨ #Togetherwearestronger #RA08 #U20WWC ##Team9jaStrong''
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