Janet Okeke Selected to Canadian Under-20 Team for U-20 Women’s World Cup

Janet Okeke Selected to Canadian Under-20 Team for U-20 Women’s World Cup

8/20/2024 4:15:00 PM | Women's Soccer

U-20 Women’s World Cup Begins on Aug. 31 in Colombia

RALEIGH, N.C. – NC State women's soccer freshman defender Janet Okeke was announced as one of 21 players named to the Canadian Women's Soccer Under-20 Team for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, as announced by the federation on Monday afternoon.

The 2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup will begin on Aug. 31 in Colombia. Canada will be paired with France, Brazil and Fiji in Group B. Canada will open group play against France on Aug. 31 in Medellin.

Okeke, a freshman from Laval, Quebec, competed in Canada's U-20 team camp in Verl, Germany, in April. The camp included two international matches against the United States and Germany. Okeke has started in both of NC State's matches so far this season, logging two shots on goal over 136 minutes played.

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NC State travels to Campbell for its first road match of the 2024 season. Thursday's match is set for 7 p.m. and will stream live on FloSports.