
Benfica striker Janet Akekoromowei has joined Nigeria's Falconets squad ahead of their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup match against China, according to DAILY POST. The 18-year-old missed Nigeria's opening fixture against Spain after Benfica declined to release her in time for the tournament. She arrived from Portugal and trained with her teammates on Wednesday, giving the Falconets a boost ahead of the crucial clash.
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