Edwin Okon Respects Mexico

Chief Coach of Nigeria's Falconets, Edwin Okon has reaffirmed his respect for Mexico whom his team would confront tomorrow in one of the quarter final matches of the FIFA Under 20 Women's World Cup in Japan.

The match which is scheduled for Tokyo National Stadium will be aired at 8.00am in Nigeria.

 "This is a team that came from a 4-0 goal deficit against Japan in their opening match to qualify for the quarter final. It shows that it is a team with great potential and determination," he added.

 "But l have told my girls not to be deterred but they should be resolute. All the eight teams left in the competition are targeting the trophy, so it is going to be a tough fight.

Speaking at the Pre-Match Conference shortly after the team's official training, Okon described their opponents as a strong side that came from a 4-0 goal deficit against Japan in their opening match to qualify for the quarter final, stressing that the feat showed that the team has great potential and determination

Tuesday's training, the girls practiced penalty spot kicks in case the match goes into extra time as this would be the second meeting between both sides.

 In 2010 in Germany, both teams played a 1-1 draw at the group stage of the competition. Meanwhile Singaporean referee, Apbai Abirami will be at the center for tomorrow's match and will be assisted by Cui Yongmei of China.

While Lee Seulgi of Korea and Qin Liang of China are the second Assistant Referee and fourth official respectively.