Assistant coach of Nigeria’s national U-20 female football team, the Falconets, Mansur Abdullahi, Sunday in Abuja said the never-die-spirit of Nigerians in the face of daunting challenges would propel the Super Falcons of Nigeria against France in the last Group A encounter in the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup in France, Bestchoicesports.com.ng can report.

Super Falcons will Monday night face the hosts in their final Group A match that is considered be very crucial for the Thomas Dennerby-led ladies if they would not bid an early Farwell to the championship. at the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Abdullahi told newsmen that victory was the only guarantee for the team’s qualification for the 24-team competition’s round of 16.

He, however, acknowledged that France was a better side based on recent performances and records so far, even from the matches played earlier in the competition.

“France has won two of their matches in the Group without drawing any, while Nigeria won one and lost one,” Abdullahi said.

“But Nigeria can still make an impact by going all out for victory, without fear of France’s records.

“The Super Falcons need to rise to the occasion, in spite of the home advantage of France.

“Nigeria may change the narrative by beating France if they show the resilient Nigerian spirit.”

France had earlier beaten South Korea 4-0 and Norway 2-1, while Nigeria lost 0-3 to Norway and beat South Korea 2-0 in their second match.