Falconets ready for England after N’Caledonia thrashing

Nigeria's women's football team, the Falconets, secured a thrilling 10-1 victory over New Caledonia in their final Group F match of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland, propelling them to the Round of 16. Ramotalahi Kareem, who scored a hat-trick, expressed the team's readiness to face England in the upcoming knockout round.

The match marked a significant improvement for the Falconets, as they finished the group stage with four points from three games after previous losses to Spain and a draw with China PR. Kareem and Tosin Rafiu were key contributors to Nigeria's dominant performance, scoring multiple goals and setting the tone from the start. New Caledonia managed a consolation goal through Kourevi, but the match outcome was decided in Nigeria's favor, ensuring their progression to the Round of 16 against England.