Motivated Falconets Keep Hope Alive With Scoreless China Draw
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The Nigeria U20 women's national team, the Falconets, maintained hope in their campaign at the 2026 FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in Poland with a hard-fought 0-0 draw against China PR, according to wire service reports. The match, held at the Arena Sosnowiec, saw the Falconets take an early initiative and create the first clear chance through Janet Akekoromowei in the 17th minute.
As the game progressed, Queen Joseph and Mafisere created additional scoring opportunities, but China also posed a threat, with Huang Jiaxin, Zhou Xinyi, and Song Lijuan testing the Nigerian defense. Despite the Falcons' best efforts, neither side could secure a victory, leaving the Falconets with one point from two Group F matches.
The team will now focus on their final group match against New Caledonia on Sunday to keep their tournament hopes alive.
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