By Oriade Ayomide
The FIFA U-21 women world cup draw in Montreal Canada has handed the Falconets of Nigeria a tough challenge in the group stages. The Falconets are scheduled to play England, Korea and Mexico in Group C. The Nigerians will play their first game in the competition against Mexico on June 8, 2014.
FIFA’s Deputy Director of Competitions Divisions and Head of Women’s Competitions, took charge of the draw ceremony and was assisted by Sylvie Beliveau, Janine Helland and Clare Rustad.
Here is the d raw in full:
Group A: Canada, Ghana, Finland, Korea DPR
Group B: Germany, USA, China, Brazil
Group C: England, Korea, Mexico, Nigeria
Group D: New Zealand, Paraguay, France, Costa Rica