Visa Issues Sideline Nigeria's U-20 Stars in Poland
Nigeria's U-20 women's football team, known as the Falconets, went to Poland without captain Joy Igbokwe and creative midfielder Faridat AbdulWahab due to visa-related issues. Igbokwe's absence was significant due to her leadership and ball-winning skills, while AbdulWahab, a teammate at Nasarawa Amazons in the NWFL, was noted for her creative passing ability.
Despite these setbacks, the Falconets achieved a remarkable 10-1 victory over New Caledonia and eliminated England's young Lionesses with a 3-0 win. They narrowly missed advancing against Colombia, conceding a goal in the 92nd minute.
Colin Udoh, a former media officer of the Super Eagles, claimed that both players lied during their visa interviews, stating they failed to provide honest answers to a repeated question. The Nigeria Football Federation's intervention did not resolve the issue due to the players' lack of sincerity.
Igbokwe was named player of the season for Nasarawa Amazons and made the NWFL team of the season, while AbdulWahab previously starred for Nigeria’s U-17 team.
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