Falconets striker, Francisca Ordega, has dedicated the hat- trick goals to the Amighty God, her mother and younger brother as she also commends her teammates for paving the way for her to score three goals in a match against Italy.
"My first goal, l dedicate to the Almighty God, the second my mother and the third to my younger brother," she said at the Post-Match Conference.
Nigeria beat Italy 4 - 0 victory to qualify for the quarter final of the FIFA Under 20 Women's World Cup in Japan as the team will now meet Mexico on Thursday, 30th of August, 2012.
The forward opened the floodgate in the 22nd, 40th and 47th minutes while substitute, Osarenoma Igbinovia added the fourth in the 86th minute to give Nigeria the maximum three points with seven points to lead Group B.
On his part, Chief Coach, Edwin Okon has praised his girls for the good performance.
"My girls were the better side and l must commend them. Our focus is our next match which is crucial if we want to remain in the competition," he added.
The team chief coach, Edwin OKon, praised his girls for the good performance, stressing that his focus is their next against Mexico which according to him would determine the fate of Falconets in reaching the final.
Nigeria will face Mexico on Thursday, August 30 in Tokyo as the team is expected to depart Kobe on Monday for Tokyo.
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