Super Falcons to play in China invitational tournament ahead of 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup

Super Falcons to play in China invitational tournament ahead of 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup

Another preparatory tournament has been confirmed for the Super Falcons in 2019.
   
   
   
       
       
           
               
                   

Another preparatory tournament has been confirmed for the Super Falcons in 2019.

               
           
               
                   

The Super Falcons of Nigeria are set to play an invitational tournament in China  in preparation ahead of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup.

               
           
               
                   

Head coach of the Super Falcons Thomas Dennerby stated at the draws for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup that preparation should begin as soon as possible.

               
           
               
                   

It seems the Amaju Pinnick led Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have listened to the needs of the team and have arranged another invitational tournament for the Super Falcons.

               
           
               
                   

The Super Falcons will take part in the tournament which will feature hosts China as well as Korea DPR and Romania

               
           
               
                   

The tournament will start on Monday, January 14 and end on Monday, January 21, 2019.

               
           
               
                   

                                   

The Super Falcons are the reigning African champions

               

               
           
               
                   

The NFF previously confirmed a Cyprus invitational tournament for the Super Falcons where they will come up against heavyweights Belgium, Austria and Slovakia in their Group B fixtures from Monday, February 25 till Thursday, March 7 2019.

               
           
               
                   

The Super Falcons are expected to partake in more tournaments and friendly games ahead of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup where they are drawn in group A along with hosts France, Korea Republic and Norway.

Source: Super Falcons to play in China invitational tournament ahead of 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup

- gist culled from pulseng